Charlie, Me, and LGBT: Christ died for all of us.
Benjamin Morse reflects on Charlie Kirk’s approach to gay and transgender issues, recognising their differences but emphasising Kirk’s humanity, respect and willingness to dialogue.
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LGB Christians Welcome the Demise of ‘Issues In Human Sexuality’
LGB Christians welcomed the Church of England's General Synod's decision on 15 July 2025 to do away with Issues in Human Sexuality, writes Rev Lorenzo Fernandez-Smal.
Navigating Sex, Gender, Faith, & Power: An Interview with Tina Beattie
Feminist Catholic theologian Tina Beattie, a Professor Emerita at the University of Roehampton, is a founding supporter of LGB Christians and Friends. Known for her appearances on BBC Radio 4's "Thought for the Day," she addresses a variety of social and ethical issues. In an interview with Dr. Mark Chater, Tina discusses her theological journey and her evolving perspectives on gender ideology within both the Catholic Church and the broader LGBTQIA+ movement. Her work explores the complexities of faith, sexuality, and power dynamics in contemporary society.
Do Not Be Afraid: Fear & Identity in the Modern Church
In this introduction to a series, Mark Chater explores the theme of fear and identity within the context of modern UK churches through four fictional yet realistic scenarios. Fionn, a 12-year-old grappling with gender confusion, Rebekah, a researcher on detransitioning facing safety concerns, Callum, a gay man seeking church acceptance, and Frank, a bishop navigating inclusivity, each confront personal and societal fears. Reflecting on the biblical call to "Do not be afraid," the piece examines how faith, education, and pastoral care can provide support and understanding in a complex world. Watch out for the next instalment.
LGB Christians Respond to Church Times Analysis of Supreme Court Ruling
On 2 May 2025 The Church Times published an analysis of the Supreme Court Ruling on gender: 'Analysis: 'Women' Defined - within limits'. We wrote to the editor with the following response which was not published.
A Response to Christians Decrying the Supreme Court Ruling
LGB Christians responds to Christian organisations and individuals who see April 2025's Supreme Court ruling as a bad day for trans people. We argue that the interests of other groups have been overlooked.
LGB Christians responds to Unadulterated Love blog
In September 2024, as part of a programme to reach out to other groups with similar interests to LGB Christians, we contacted Rev Colin Coward from the Unadulterated Love Website. On 18th April 2025 a blog about LGB Christians was posted. We have responded to that article with the response below.
Book Review: On Sex and Gender: A Commonsense Approach by Doriane Lambelet Coleman
Mark Bratton reviews On Sex and Gender: A Commonsense Approach by Doriane Lambelet Coleman
Michael Arditti: Faith, Sexuality, and the Still Small Voice of LGB Christians
Mark Chater interviews author and LGB Christians supporter, Michael Arditti. They discuss Michael's spiritual development, his books and gender critical stance.
Finding Common Ground: Inclusive Church Rejects Our Approach
Before launching in October 2023 LGB Christians scoped all Christian bodies branding themselves with variants of the LGBTQIA+ acronym, or who used similar messaging, by researching publicly available information. In late September 2024 LGB Christians reached out privately to several of these groups about working with them. Some replied privately. Inclusive Church responded by publishing a statement on their website. This is our response.