sexuality
Eugene Peterson on changing his mind about same-sex issues and marriage
By Jonathan Merritt — July 12, 2017
The 84-year-old best-selling author says he would perform a same-sex wedding if he were a pastor today.
Does hookup culture differ on Catholic campuses?
By Jason King — June 19, 2017
As Catholicism teaches abstinence before marriages, there is a common perception that Catholic schools would be places without hookup culture. But, are they?
Why Princeton’s snub of Tim Keller should outrage progressives
By Jonathan Merritt — March 22, 2017
As the cultural tides shift, will progressive Christians make space at the table for conservatives?
Boy Scouts Christian alternative sees ‘tremendous response’ after transgender decision
By Adelle M. Banks — February 17, 2017
(RNS) 'Where many people would say that they’re leaving Boy Scouts, we have many others that are saying that the Boy Scouts left them,' Trail Life USA's CEO said.
Hurt by the church? It’s time to talk about it
By Jonathan Merritt — February 6, 2017
Critiquing the church has become taboo among many, but sharing our suffering may help you heal from spiritual wounds.
Namibian Christians vest hopes in ‘pray the gay away’ tactic
By guest — December 16, 2016
WINDHOEK, Namibia (RNS) Judgmental attitudes towards gays and lesbians are common in the nation’s Christian churches.
On LGBT issues, how can Christians disagree in a loving way?
By Jonathan Merritt — November 1, 2016
Is it possible to disagree about LGBT issues without demonizing others as haters or heretics, Pharisees or apostates?
InterVarsity Press responds to authors’ protest of controversial gay marriage termination policy
By Jonathan Merritt — October 14, 2016
InterVarsity says authors will be exempt from their controversial gay marriage termination policy. Why, then, can't the same grace be extended to their accountants, assistants, and executives?
The spiritual abuse in InterVarsity’s treatment of LGBT people
By guest — October 11, 2016
(RNS) During my tenure on staff with InterVarsity, I came to a critical juncture where I recognized that I, as a gay Christian, had nothing legitimate to offer LGBT students on campus.
InterVarsity denies plan for gay marriage firings but maintains theological opposition
By Yonat Shimron — October 7, 2016
(RNS) While same-sex marriage has been legal in the United States for more than a year, the organization holds an orthodox theological position on sexuality that views marriage as a union of one man and one woman.
How the Christian ‘masculinity’ movement is ruining men
By Jonathan Merritt — August 30, 2016
(RNS) Many Christians have accepted secular standards of masculinity that are harmful to men, says Chandler Epp.
Sex outside of marriage can be holy, according to this Christian minister
By Jonathan Merritt — July 21, 2016
"Good Christian Sex" is a Chicago pastor's attempt to free Christians from shame about having sex outside of marriage.
What Pope Francis can teach US bishops about reaching out to LGBT community
By Yonat Shimron — June 29, 2016
(RNS) An outstretched hand is usually received better than a wagging finger.
Mennonite Church coming apart over sexuality issues
By Rich Preheim — June 9, 2016
(RNS) Issues related to sexuality have plagued the Mennonite Church since it was formed by the merger of two denominations in 2002. This past year they've come to a head.
Christian rock star comes out as gay. Here’s the letter he wrote to the world
By Jonathan Merritt — May 31, 2016
(RNS) 'I never wanted to be gay,' Trey Pearson said. 'I was scared of what God would think and what all of these people I loved would think about me.'
