All Homosexuality articles
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OpinionJustin Welby has abandoned his own church’s teaching on sexuality
Why has the Archbishop of Canterbury changed his mind on gay sex? Peter Lynas believes it’s because the Archbishop has adopted a view of morality which is based more on personal preference than objective standards
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OpinionWhy Christians should feel conflicted by Pride month
How should Christians who hold a traditional, orthodox view of sexuality and gender engage with Pride month? Andy Robinson says we must consider three things
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OpinionIt’s time for Christians to push back against the new Progress Pride flags dominating our towns and cities
Christian Concern are vowing to take Westminster Council to court over planning rules surrounding their annual display of ‘Progress Pride’ flags on London’s Regent Street. Andrea Williams explains why
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InterviewsDr Aaron Edwards: ‘We assume that causing offence is unchristian. But that’s nonsense’
The former theology lecturer on why he still stands by the viral social media post that cost him his job
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OpinionBaptist Ministers still can’t enter same-sex marriages – I wish they could
As the Baptist Union votes to uphold its historic teaching and not permit ministers to enter into a same-sex marriage, two Baptist ministers discuss their differing views. Here, Ashley Hardingham explains why he holds a liberal position
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OpinionBaptist Ministers still can’t enter same-sex marriages – I agree with the decision
As the Baptist Union votes to uphold its historic teaching and not permit ministers to enter into a same-sex marriage, two Baptist ministers discuss their differing views. Here, Chris Goswami explains why he believes marriage is between one man and one woman.
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OpinionWhy sex outside marriage is a salvation issue
Christians can’t agree to disagree on sexual ethics, says John Stevens. There’s too much at stake
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OpinionWhy I won’t quit the CofE despite the chaos over same-sex relationships
Services of blessings for gay couples were narrowly approved for a trial period at the Church of England’s General Synod yesterday, amid heated debate. Here, Ed Shaw, a celibate, gay minister in the CofE, reflects on the decision and why he’ll continue to campaign for orthodox teaching on sex and marriage to be retained
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OpinionMy husband’s job offer was withdrawn because of his Christian beliefs
Felix Ngole won a landmark legal case against the University of Sheffield in 2019 after they expelled him for his views on sexuality and marriage. Now he has had a job offer withdrawn for the same reason. His wife shares their story
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OpinionJesus would fight the criminalisation of LGBT people and so should we
Ugandan MPs have recently passed a bill that could result in life imprisonment, or even the death penalty, for homosexual acts. Here’s why all Christians should fight against it, regardless of their views on same-sex relationships
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OpinionI've just been dismissed by a Christian college for tweets on homosexuality – if I wasn’t safe, no one is
Dr Aaron Edwards was recently dismissed from the Methodist Bible college, where he worked as a lecturer after pro-LGBT advocates attacked him over his views on sexuality. Here he explains why his sacking should be a concern for all Christians
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OpinionAs a gay, celibate Christian, I am heartbroken by the CofE’s approval of same-sex blessings
For David Bennett, the Church of England’s change in position on same-sex relationships has deep and personal implications. He explains what yesterday’s ruling means for him
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OpinionWhy I’m taking legal action against my son’s school for promoting Gay Pride
Children go to school to learn to read and write, says Izzy Montague, not to have a political agenda forced upon them that conflicts with their religious beliefs. It is time Christian parents said: ‘Enough is enough!’
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Opinion8 reasons why the CofE’s same-sex proposals won’t work
Sean Doherty is a same-sex attracted Christian who has been part of the Living in Love and Faith process since the beginning. He believes the CofE needs to take more time for proper discernment over the Church’s position on gay marriage
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Regular ColumnistsPaul does condemn all same-sex activity
Responding to David Instone-Brewer’s claims that God only condemned certain types of homosexual relationships, Ian Paul argues that there is no such basis in scripture
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OpinionWhy a ban on conversion practices poses a threat to Christian freedoms
Last week, the government announced that forthcoming proposals on banning conversion therapy would now include gender identity as well as sexual orientation. Danny Webster unpicks the twists and turns along the journey so far, and explains his concerns for the Church
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Opinion‘We can’t bless what God curses’ and 4 other reasons why I’m opposing the CofE’s heretical same-sex blessings
Blessing same-sex relationships is a change in Church doctrine, says Rev Dr Lee Gatiss, no matter how hard bishops try to argue otherwise.
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OpinionAllowing same-sex marriage threatens to rob Christianity of its redemptive power
If Church of England bishops change course on same-sex relationships, they’ll be turning their back on Christ’s redemptive power, says Matthew Roberts
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ReviewsThis film claims the word ‘homosexuals’ shouldn’t be in our Bibles. Did translators get it wrong?
Most churches in the world today preach that homosexuality is a sin, citing biblical references to support their case. But what if the word “homosexual” was added to the Bible by mistake? That’s the claim of a new documentary film, 1946. Premier Christianity’s resident Bible scholar, David Instone Brewer, went to see it
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OpinionThis MP wants to disestablish the CofE over its teaching on gay marriage. But he’s misunderstood what’s at stake
Ben Bradshaw MP has called for the Church of England to change its treatment of gay people or face disestablishment. But his comments belie a misunderstanding of the Church’s current position, says Dr Ian Paul
