LGBTQ
A selection of recent articles on this topic
A Fundamental Right to “Personal Recreationism”?
Gender dysphoria (transgenderism)—formerly known as gender identity disorder—was once considered a mental illness. Today, the condition—and how…
Original Sin is Problematic
According to former Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran, he was fired for being a Christian. According to…
The Power of “Heteronormativity”
Dear reader, First Things provides a place where faith has a voice. Will you make sure that…
Why Christians Care About Sex
A new study out this week shows widening gaps in how different demographics in America approach sexuality…
Thoughts on Men
Last week, at a panel discussion hosted by World Youth Alliance and co-hosted by First Things, entitled…
The Pornographic Double-Bind
Forty-three percent of American men (and 9 percent of women) now report using pornography within the past…
Catholic Capitulation on Marriage
Fr. Timothy Lannon, President of Creighton University, my former employer, has announced that starting in 2015 the…
Positive Chastity
Last week at National Review, David French had an article entitled “The Vindication of Christian Sexual Ethics”…
Culture War, Spiritual War
So now we’re debating whether or not two men or two women can get married. How, over…
Retreating from the Square
Here’s an idea. Roman Catholic priests might, as a matter of “principled resistance,” refuse the role of…
A Tale of Targeting
I am a professor of English and Classics at Cal State-Northridge, where I began teaching in 2008…
To Substitute Another Thirst
If there’s one theological commitment that unites both sides of the same-sex marriage debate, it’s semi-Pelagianism. Taking…
Uphold Doctrine, Avoid Discrimination
Earlier this month, the California State University system decided to stop recognizing InterVarsity Christian Fellowship as a…
The Princess Bride Syndrome
Like many Americans, I have changed my mind on gay marriage—though my change of mind has gone…
Against Obsessive Sexuality
For the March issue of First Things, I wrote an essay called “Against Heterosexuality.” In brief, my…
