LGBTQ
A selection of recent articles on this topic
The Church and the “New Normal”
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s marriage decision, these sober thoughts occur: (1) The Supreme Court…
After Obergefell: A First Things Symposium
How should we respond to the ruling by the Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges that there is…
Now, the Kasper Theory of Democracy?
A few weeks ago, after Ireland voted to approve so-called “same-sex marriage,” a correspondent sent me an…
Triple Crown Sublime
There are no teams in thoroughbred racing. Or rather, everyone who follows racing is on the same…
How to Preach About Bruce Jenner
Should pastors grease the Kardashian celebrity machine by mentioning Bruce Jenner from the pulpit? There are good…
Creation, Covenant, and Marriage
At its General Convention this summer, The Episcopal Church (TEC) will consider a resolution to amend the…
Ireland: A Country Without a Conscience?
Ireland’s recent decision to approve same-sex marriage, by popular referendum, has left the country’s Catholic reputation in…
Is Amending the Constitution Really So Difficult?
The U.S. Supreme Court has heard oral arguments on the gay marriage cases, and it now seems…
Rolling Stone, Alan Dershowitz, and Catholic Priests
By now, virtually everyone has heard of the Rolling Stone fiasco, with its explosive article, “A Rape…
What is Marriage to Evangelical Millennials?
A few weeks ago, I assigned the article “What is Marriage?” to the students in my gender…
Marriage and Dignity
Recent arguments at the Supreme Court revealed deep confusion about the nature of dignity. Arguing that “the marriage…
Gordon College Wins—and Loses?
President Lindsay of Gordon College is a great guy and Gordon is an important evangelical institution of…
What the White House’s Opposition to “Conversion Therapy” Means
In early April, the Obama administration responded to an online petition calling for a “Leelah’s Law” that…
The Jujitsu of Same-Sex Marriage
There has been no want of “writing on the wall” about the upcoming cases on marriage. Justice…
Hoosiers Unite Against Connecticut!
There is only one reasonable response to Gov. Dannel Malloy’s executive order banning state-funded travel to Indiana.…
