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The Queerness of the Holy
The question of inclusion has it backwards: the Church of the Nazarene is being invited to join the Kingdom of God, which resides in the margins, where holiness abides, among the poor, with the oppressed, as queer. Everywhere else is not the church.
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A Voice in the Wilderness
The Nazarene church should be a leading voice that channels the norm-shattering acceptance that Christ taught by fully affirming LGBTQ+ individuals.
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Just As I Am?
Unless you have walked this road, you cannot possibly imagine. Yet I dare you to try.
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Between a Bad Monologue and a Hard Place
Quality dialogue with LGTBQ+ friends is what we need in place of all these poor monologues.
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We Dance the Dance
To be made in God’s image is to be made to dance with God and one another.
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Knocking Down Doors
How reflecting on our own experiences can prompt us to fearlessly advocate for others.
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Queer for Life, Nazarene No More
The church of the Nazarene taught me that abusing children is acceptable and lying to members is expected, but it is not okay to be queer. God doesn’t accept queers, but he forgives liars and pedophiles.
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The Spirit’s Leading Me into More Truth
The Spirit has surprised me, leading me into awareness, welcoming, and supporting my LGBTQIA+ brothers and sisters.
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The Gospel Changed Marriage, Not the Gays
Surprisingly, the most compelling scriptural argument for Christians to affirm marriage between two men is our understanding of women.
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Bonus Essay: LGBTQA+ suicide
Doug Henning, PhD I understand how difficult it is for established organizations to change. Especially when those in positions of influence & power played key roles in establishing, and maintaining, it’s expected standards and rules over several generations. I’m thinking here primarily religious organizations, and more specifically Christian denominations. I also how difficult it is as an…