Sexuality and Gender

A Response to Matthew Vines: The Bible Doesn’t Support Same-Sex Relationships

Matthew Vines has set out to change Christians’ minds on the topic of homosexuality. Here’s a response to his arguments.
Amy K. Hall Article 11/05/2013

New Study on Children of Same-Sex Parents

For decades, our culture has been denying the differences between men and women in order to promote sameness­—in genders, roles, couples, etc. But reality has a way of asserting itself.
Amy K. Hall Article 10/11/2013

Same-sex Marriage and Freedom of Conscience

Greg talks about same-sex marriage and freedom of conscience, public vs. private practice of religion, and more.
Greg Koukl Podcast 08/27/2013

Once Gay, Always Gay?

Alan’s monthly letter for August 2013 The “experts” have spoken. Change in sexual orientation is not possible.
Alan Shlemon Article 08/01/2013

Once Gay, Always Gay?

Alan highlights a scientific study that demonstrates that homosexual orientation in adolescents is changeable.
Alan Shlemon Podcast 08/01/2013

Nature or Nurture?

Lady Gaga’s mega-hit song, “Born this Way,” expressed what many believe: Homosexuality is hardwired in the genes.
Alan Shlemon Solid Ground 07/01/2013

Be Ready to Discuss Same-Sex Marriage Today

To equip you for your conversations about the Supreme Court ruling on Prop 8 and DOMA, Ryan Anderson has a helpful, concise article titled “5 Things You Need to Know about the Supreme Court’s Marriage Cases.”
Amy K. Hall Article 06/26/2013

Inherent Legal Difficulties in Same-Sex Marriage

Extra legislation is needed to try to artificially create a similarity between same-sex marriage and opposite-sex marriage because the two are inherently different in ways that are relevant to the institution of marriage.
Amy K. Hall Article 06/26/2013

Exodus International Is Closing

I was saddened and surprised to hear that Exodus International is closing down.
Alan Shlemon Article 06/21/2013

Compromise Is Not an Option

Alan’s monthly letter for June 2013 Do you agree with God? What would it take for you to declare something good that God says is bad?
Alan Shlemon Article 06/01/2013

Compromise Is Not an Option

Alan explains how some Christians are compromising on the topic of homosexuality.
Alan Shlemon Podcast 06/01/2013

If It’s Not Natural, It’s Probably Not Healthy

It’s cool to be gay. That’s what the younger generation thinks. Our culture not only tolerates homosexuality, it’s often celebrated and considered trendy.
Alan Shlemon Article 04/20/2013

Same-Sex Marriage: It’s Time to Discriminate

I think discrimination is great. I think we should discriminate based on age, sex, disability, and sexual orientation. And I bet most Americans agree with me.
Alan Shlemon Article 04/20/2013

Answering a Case for Same-Sex Marriage

Alan’s monthly letter for February 2012 Every now and then a challenge comes along that leaves you unsettled. Not because you don’t know it’s wrong, but because you don’t know why.
Alan Shlemon Article 04/19/2013

Are Homosexuals Going to Hell?

Alan’s monthly letter for March 2012 A homosexual man asked my wife, “Do you think I’m going to Hell?” That’s a tough question.
Alan Shlemon Article 04/19/2013

Marriage Equality Already Exists

Alan’s monthly letter for June 2012 President Obama became the first sitting U.S. President to support same-sex marriage.
Alan Shlemon Article 04/19/2013

Homosexuality Is Unnatural: An Is-Ought Fallacy?

Understanding the teleological argument and the is-ought fallacy helps us to answer an important question about what the Bible says regarding homosexuality.
Greg Koukl Article 04/16/2013

Is Marriage a Social Construction?

Government has no interest in affirming any other kind of relationship. It privileges and sustains marriage in order to protect the future of civilization.
Greg Koukl Article 03/31/2013

Just Doing What Comes Naturally: Mother Nature’s Way

A common defense for homosexuality is that same-sex attraction is natural for gays.
Greg Koukl Article 03/31/2013

Morality from Nature?

It’s common of late to justify one’s “sexual orientation” by an appeal to nature.
Greg Koukl Article 03/31/2013