Three Concerns with the Term “Same-Sex Attracted”
The following blog is written by Greg Coles and is part 3 of our series, “Gay” vs. ‘”Same Sex Attraction:” A Dialogue. Greg is part of The Center’s collaborative team and is the author of the book Single, Gay, Christian. I don’t invest much effort trying to proselytize Christians who call themselves “same-sex attracted” (or “SSA”) into using the […]
Why I Started Calling Myself Same-Sex Attracted
The following blog is written by Rachel Gilson and is part 2 of our series, “Gay” vs. ‘”Same Sex Attraction:” A Dialogue. Rachel is the director of theological development for Cru Northeast. You can find more of her writing at rachelgilson.com. “So what are you, then?” As a young Christian, I received this question about my sexuality […]
Why I Started Calling Myself Gay
The following blog is written by Greg Coles and is part 1 of our series, “Gay” vs. ‘”Same Sex Attraction:” A Dialogue. Greg is part of The Center’s collaborative team and is the author of the book Single, Gay, Christian. “Gay” is the first word I remember being afraid of. I’d been afraid of plenty of other […]
“Gay” Vs. “Same Sex Attraction:” A Dialogue
I often hear Christians say that the phrase “gay Christian” is an oxymoron. To be a Christian is to not be gay, they say. Or, even if you still struggle with being gay, it’s just that—a struggle, not an identity. “I don’t call myself a lustful Christian or an adulterous Christian,” the argument goes. “Why […]
Four Truths I Wish I’d Known as a Gay Teen
The following blog is written by Greg Coles. Greg is part of The Center’s collaborative team and is the author of the book Single, Gay, Christian. I heard a lot of garbage when I was a teenager about what being gay and following Jesus had to do with each other. Some of the lies […]
Seven Days to Pray the Single Away
The following blog is written by Greg Coles. Greg is part of The Center’s collaborative team and is the author of the book Single, Gay, Christian. Normally, I’m reluctant to give specific examples of Christians idolizing marriage. After all, I think most of the Christians who pooh-pooh (metaphorically) the vocation of singleness have good […]
Unsolicited Marriage Advice: Gay Celibate Edition
The following blog is written by Greg Coles. Greg is part of The Center’s collaborative team and is the author of the book Single, Gay, Christian. Dear married and marriage-bound Christians, It’s me, your quirky gay celibate friend, here with a bit of marriage advice you probably didn’t ask for. I realize […]
More Thoughts on Scripture, Ethics, and the Meaning of Marriage
I want to thank Karen Keen for taking the time to interact with my review of her book, Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships. It was helpful for me to read through her response (several times now) to gain more insight into her arguments and, perhaps, to clarify where and why I think […]
Christmas with the Celibates
The following blog is written by Greg Coles. Greg is part of The Center’s collaborative team and is the author of the book Single, Gay, Christian. When one works in a bakery shortly before Christmas, one hears an inordinate quantity of Christmas pop music. I’m just a part-time employee right now—no more than three […]
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