LGBTQ
A selection of recent articles on this topic
Porn Goes Mainstream
Seven years into his addiction to online porn, John wrote to tell me of his struggles. His…
Fifty Shades Against Gender Neutrality
E L. James’s novel Fifty Shades of Grey is now the best selling book in British history, has sold more than…
The LDS Church and Gay Rights
Last week the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a rare public press conference. The…
Many Heroes, So Little Heroism
As America lurches toward a fully same-sex-affirming public square, it is increasingly urged along by that most…
Public Chastity, Private Chaos
Americans’ public and private lives are on a collision course. Our social system—the one we publicly engage…
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…
