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Against Clarity: A Progressive Christian Opposes Rating Churches On LGBT Acceptance

Against Clarity: A Progressive Christian Opposes Rating Churches On LGBT Acceptance

CultureJonathanDecember 2, 2017church, Culture, LGBT, progressive

This Vatican Adviser Is Moving Catholics Toward LGBT Inclusion

This Vatican Adviser Is Moving Catholics Toward LGBT Inclusion

ChurchJonathanJune 20, 2017Adviser, Catholic, church, inclusion, LGBT

Ex-Gay Pioneer Joseph Nicolosi is Dead. Here's Why it Matters.

Ex-Gay Pioneer Joseph Nicolosi is Dead. Here's Why it Matters.

CultureJonathanMarch 15, 2017dead, hurt, LGBT

A Large Colorado Congregation Just Became LGBT-Inclusive. Here’s Why It Matters (COMMENTARY)

A Large Colorado Congregation Just Became LGBT-Inclusive. Here’s Why It Matters (COMMENTARY)

ChurchJonathanJanuary 31, 2017church, Colorado, LGBT

Russell Moore on LGBT at Justice Conference: hateful or helpful?

Russell Moore on LGBT at Justice Conference: hateful or helpful?

Church, Culture, Media, Politics, TheologyJonathanJune 15, 2016Christianity, civility, Controversy, courage, ethics, Homosexuality, Justice Conference, LGBT, LGBTQ, Russell Moore, Sexuality

Author Jen Hatmaker speaks out for LGBT inclusion

Author Jen Hatmaker speaks out for LGBT inclusion

The Christian bestselling author and HGTV star created controversy online

CultureJonathanApril 26, 2016Facebook, family, Homosexuality, Jen Hatmaker, Jonathan Merritt, LGBT, Marriage, Sexuality, theology, transgender

3 untrue Christian cliches you've probably used

3 untrue Christian cliches you've probably used

Many common Christian phrases are well intentioned, but dead wrong.

TheologyJonathanMarch 30, 2016Adam Hamilton, Bible, Christianity, Homosexuality, Jesus, Jonathan Merritt, language, LGBT, myth, pain, suffering, theology, words

Georgia’s religious freedom bill: mixed bag, missed opportunity

Georgia’s religious freedom bill: mixed bag, missed opportunity

Protection or discrimination? Hard to tell.

PoliticsJonathanFebruary 29, 2016discrimination, gay marriage, Georgia, Homosexuality, law, LGBT, Marriage, politics, poll, Public Religion Research Institute, religious freedom, religious liberty, same sex marriage

The Selective Outrage of the Anglican Church

The Selective Outrage of the Anglican Church

The Episcopal branch was suspended for accepting same-sex marriage.

Current Events, TheologyJonathanJanuary 18, 2016Anglican Communion, church, Episcopal Church, gay marriage, Homosexuality, hypocrisy, LGBT, Marriage, Sexuality

Will Rubio’s faith ad help him get his mojo back?

Will Rubio’s faith ad help him get his mojo back?

You might mistake the new ad for an altar call.

PoliticsJonathanJanuary 8, 2016abortion, Donald Trump, election, Eric Teetsel, Iowa, James Dobson, Jerry Falwell, LGBT, Marco Rubio, Marriage, politics, polls, Religious Right, Rick Warren, Ted Cruz, Tony Perkins, trends

Henri Nouwen's secret unpublished works to release

Henri Nouwen's secret unpublished works to release

Here's what readers can expect.

MediaJonathanNovember 5, 2015books, Catholic, circus, Convergent Books, Henri Nouwen, Homosexuality, Jonathan Merritt, LGBT, psychology, Publishing, Spirituality

The man who dismantled the ex-gay movement

The man who dismantled the ex-gay movement

Alan Chambers shares his story in a new memoir.

TheologyJonathanOctober 7, 2015Alan Chambers, counseling, evangelicalism, Exodus International, LGBT, reparative therapy, Sexuality, theology

Can evangelicals’ flip-flop on ex-gay therapy improve their credibility?

Can evangelicals’ flip-flop on ex-gay therapy improve their credibility?

Galileo would be proud. Well, sort of.

TheologyJonathanOctober 7, 2015Alan Chambers, Albert Mohler, Baptist, ERLC, gay marriage, heterosexuality, Homosexuality, LGBT, politics, Sexuality, Southern Baptist Convention, theology

Conservative Christians’ new scare word

Conservative Christians’ new scare word

On gay rights, conservative Christians have a new enemy: normalization.

PoliticsJonathanSeptember 1, 2015Albert Mohler, Bible, Christianity, Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, Family Research Council, gay rights, Gospels, Jesus, LGBT, marginalize, Marriage, New Testament, normalize, politics, same sex marriage

After gay marriage, expect conservative amnesia

After gay marriage, expect conservative amnesia

History is not always written by the victors.

Explainer: Southern Baptists’ anti-gay marriage resolution

Explainer: Southern Baptists’ anti-gay marriage resolution

Here's the 3 things you need to know.

CultureJonathanJune 18, 2015Albert Mohler, Denominations, Fox News, gay marriage, James Merritt, Jonathan Merritt, LGBT, Ronnie Floyd, Southern Baptist Convention, Todd Starnes

Follow other nations’ lead on gays? Careful what you ask for

Follow other nations’ lead on gays? Careful what you ask for

Those who tout this idea are picking and choosing.

CultureJonathanMay 18, 2015dialogue, Family Research Council, foreign policy, gay marriage, Homosexuality, LGBT, LGBT issues, Liberty Counsel, Matthew Staver, politics, same sex marriage, Scott Lively, Tony Perkins, Trevin Wax

The gay celibate Catholic who’s shaking up sexuality debates

The gay celibate Catholic who’s shaking up sexuality debates

Blogger and author Eve Tushnet gets real.

In Boston, Christians debate homosexuality

In Boston, Christians debate homosexuality

The happenings at the Q conference mirror the national conversations.

The Rise and Demise of Ex-Gay Therapy

The Rise and Demise of Ex-Gay Therapy

Obama announced a national ban for minors, and Christians sat silent. Why?

CultureJonathanApril 15, 2015conversion therapy, counseling, gay marriage, Healthcare, Homosexuality, Jonathan Merritt, LGBT, medicine, mental health, reparative therapy, Sexuality, therapy