Spreading the News of Queer Affirmation
Loving Nazarenes is on a mission to help queer people and their allies. The upcoming trial of Thomas Jay Oord places a spotlight on the loving change desperately needed. With your support, we can secure resources to share this story of love widely.
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To fulfill its call to love, the Church of the Nazarene should affirm and support LGBTQ+ people and their quest to live in peace and love.
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Craig Keen’s Testimony at Oord’s Trial
On July 25, 2024, Thomas Jay Oord was tried by the Church of the Nazarene for his views on LGBTQ+ matters. As part of his defense, he asked several people to testify on his behalf. Some could do so in person, others joined by Zoom. For a portion of Oord’s own defense, see his book
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Where Do Gaybies Come From?
by Michael Joseph Brennan In response to my support for Thomas Oord, a friend asked, “Why do you stay in the Nazarene denomination rather than find an affirming church? Why do you fight the denomination?” I replied, “I don’t fight the denomination; I support queer people. If Nazarenes stop having gay babies, then no one
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How I Became Queer Affirming
by: Randall Hartman The feeling was surreal as I entered the room. In the center of the room a series of tables resembled one large table. Around those tables sat “jurors”, many who were ministerial colleagues. Their task was to decide if I was guilty of the formal charge of teaching doctrine contrary to the
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Further Reading
The stories and perspectives shared in this blog are part of a much larger body of literature arguing for the inclusion and affirmation of LGBTQIA+ people from a Christian perspective. For further reading recommendations, click here.