One of the most common objections against Christianity is that it restricts people’s sexual freedom and discriminates against the LGBT+ community. Solas and our friends at the Living Out ministry bring you resources to help you navigate the tricky terrains of sexuality and identity.
Why Is God Against My Sexual Freedom?
“We live in an age that tells us our sexual freedom is the most important thing in the world, and in many people’s minds God is against that.” Andy Bannister looks at whether the Bible is restrictive and anti-sex.
Page Menu
- Why Is God Against My Sexual Freedom?
- Is The Gospel Really Good News For The LGBT+ Community…?!
- …And Is It Even Plausible In Our Modern Liberated World?
- Sexuality In A Broken World
- How Can I Explain My Faith To My LGBT+ Friend?
- “God, If You’re Real, I Want To Feel Joy”
- “People Want To Rewrite My Story”
- “I Felt An Incredible Presence”
- “I Always Thought I Was A Boy”
- “I Couldn’t Stand Christians!”
- A Better Story: More Transformed Lives
- Recommended Reading
Is The Gospel Really Good News For The LGBT+ Community…?!
Ed Shaw unpacks one of the most important questions for all of us, no matter what sexuality we are: is the gospel really good news?!
…And Is It Even Plausible In Our Modern Liberated World?
Ed’s second talk explores whether Christianity really holds up in a world that values personal autonomy and sexual freedom.
Sexuality In A Broken World
“God’s teaching about sex is both marvellous and challenging for everyone. I don’t think it’s just for those attracted to the same sex who find it hard to live by… It’s hard for everyone.” Vaughan Roberts explains why God is so important in our broken world.
How Can I Explain My Faith To My LGBT+ Friend?
How do you start a conversation with someone from the LGBT+ community who might think Christianity is homophobic or transphobic? Steve Osmond shows three ways of unlocking better conversations with those who disagree with us.
STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION
“God, If You’re Real, I Want To Feel Joy!”
Katherine met God through a girlfriend, after heart-break and grief led her on a quest to rediscover joy.
“People Want To Rewrite My Story”
Sean was told he was living a lie, because he fell in love with a woman, despite being same-sex attracted.
“I Felt An Incredible Presence”
David’s search for authentic love led him to a incredible encounter with God that changed his life forever.
“I Always Thought I Was A Boy”
Sophie always felt like a boy, but God met her at a painful time of her life, when she was trying hard to be a woman.
“I Couldn’t Stand Christians!”
Tracey hated Christians until she discovered that they were not all self-righteous, but were welcoming and loving.
A Better Story: More Transformed Lives
Adam Curtis speaks to Solas about how God is working in the lives of many people in the LGBT+ community today.
Recommended Reading
- The Plausibility Problem by Ed Shaw
- A Better Story edited by Ed Shaw
- Purposeful Sexuality by Ed Shaw
- A War of Loves by David Bennett
- Finding Your Best Identity by Andrew Bunt
- Transgender by Vaughan Roberts
- Is God Anti-Gay by Sam Allberry
- Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With? by Sam Allberry
See the Living Out website for more recommendations.
