Celibate gay christian

The so-called “celibate gay Christian movement” is known for its emphasis on teaching gay people to use their same-sex attraction to serve God. On this view, same-sex attraction is not sinful so long as it is celibate.

My dissertation, “Loneliness and the Celibate, Gay Christian,” delved into the lives of individuals navigating the intersection of faith and same-sex sexuality, in order to understand their experience of celibacy, loneliness, and coping.

Celibate gay Christians are an emerging group who are openly and unapologetically queer and also follow their churches’ teachings to abstain from LGBTQ2 sex. While the decision isn’t made lightly, it is controversial.

Chapter 5 contains excellent advice on how churches can better care for celibate gay Christians, including a moving and persuasive plea to “drop the language war” around sexual identity.