Monthly Archives: April 2011

How Many Of Us Are There?

Earlier this week, I stumbled across a pretty intriguing conversation thread on a social networking site for gay folks.  A guy asked “why are so many people surprised by Christian gays? Just ‘cause we are gay, does that mean we … Continue reading

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A Gift from God?

In Toledo, OH, Central United Methodist church’s new billboard is causing quite a stir. The billboard says “Being Gay is a Gift from God.” According to this ABC News report: The message is connected to a month-long sermon by Pastor … Continue reading

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Our Biggest Questions

I spent many, many, many [insert dramatic pause] many years in my gay Christian closet.  I sat amidst my dirty laundry afraid of many things, whispering lots of questions into the dark.  I needed answers before I felt safe enough … Continue reading

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Introductions.

If we’re going to have a conversation about something as intimate as sex and spirit, we need to get the obligatory “where are you froms?” and “what do you dos?” out of the way.  We need to set the scene … Continue reading

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The Gay Life Cycle (how we get from the snail to the sheep)

I recently heard a fantastic episode of NPR’s “This American Life” that revealed the secret lives of parasites – those disgusting little bugs that sneak into our bodies, hide in our darkest corners, and eat away at our insides. In … Continue reading

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