Is the eunuch of Acts 8 nonbinary? Obviously, in the Greek in which the original book of the Acts of the Apostles was written, and in the many commentaries in centuries since, the eunuch of Acts 8:26-40 is identified as… Continue Reading
Many queer and trans people don’t feel safe or supported by their family of origin. This can become especially fraught during the holidays when we have to hide who we are, who we love, or how we prefer to present… Continue Reading
Queer Grace is a continually growing collection of resources on what it means to be LGBTQIA+ and Christian. As we work to add new entries, we offer this list of resources. What is the Catholic stance on LGBTQIA+ people? Pope… Continue Reading
October 11 is National Coming Out Day in America, a day when members of the LGBTQIA+ community “come out” either for the first time or as part of a whole community celebrating their lives and love. “Coming out” for most… Continue Reading
Queer Grace is a continually growing collection of resources on what it means to be LGBTQ and Christian. As we work to add new entries, we offer this list of resources. Queer Theology, “God Hates Shrimp? Leviticus, Homosexuality, Jubilee,… Continue Reading
What about language for God? Many members of the Christian faith believe that language traditionally used for God, especially exclusively masculine language, is not useful in worship and faithful community. Drawing from Jewish opposition to physical images of God, which might become… Continue Reading
How do we talk about the people of God?Inclusive language is the intentional use of words and phrases that include all participants. Worship in Christian churches has often been patriarchal, using masculine terms to refer to everyone — for example,… Continue Reading
It seems like the Bible is clear on sexuality. Why do some people think it’s OK to be gay? In the past two hundred years, western civilization has come to understand that there is a diversity to sexuality and sexual… Continue Reading
What is the Lutheran church? The Lutheran church is named for the 16th century monk Martin Luther. Luther was a Catholic monk troubled by the corruption and greed he saw permeating the church. His concerns and objections were widely publicized. Luther… Continue Reading
Definition: “gay” A gay person is someone who is emotionally, mentally, romantically, and sexually attracted to people of the same gender. Generally speaking, gay men are attracted to other men, and gay women are attracted to other women. Because gay… Continue Reading