Matthew Vines' God & the Gay Christian blends deep biblical study with personal journey to explore how LGBTQ+ identity and Christian faith can coexist.
God & the Gay Christian Details
One of the most influential books to be published on the subject of faith and sexuality, God & the Gay Christian explores the inherent tension many gay people feel about their Christian identities.
Young gay Christians are often caught between who they are inside and the standard Christian teachings about homosexuality. Matthew Vines had this exact experience as a young man; he was raised on strict Christian teachings, yet wanted a way to live as his authentic gay self. Everything he had been taught as a Christian made him question if this would be possible.
With this conflict in mind, Vines set out to research what the Bible truly says about sexuality. After many hours spent exploring and examining the Bible, Vines published his findings in his book, God & the Gay Christian.
Vines explores how to affirm sexual diversity via a modern view of Christianity while also upholding the core orthodoxies of the faith. Along the way, he answers important questions such as:
- How does the marriage covenant in the Bible apply to same-sex relationships?
- How did Jesus view homosexuality?
- How should we view Paul's warning against same-sex relationships?
- How does celibacy (as either a choice or a mandate) fit into the equation?
For those seeking a deeper understanding of these topics, God & the Gay Christian is an informative place to start.