My life has been forever enriched by LGBTQ+ folks. They have wrapped me in love and brought me some of the best laughs of my life.

Unique does not mean alone. There are leaders, thinkers, writers, artists, musicians, and caregivers who are ready to listen to us, share with us, support us, advocate for us, and welcome us.

Like Jesus, I refuse to engage in the corrupt rules of debate. I know where that road goes: with Pilate’s actions being justified and me ending up on a cross, with or without Pilate’s official approval.

You’ve probably heard “hate the sin, love the sinner.” You’ve probably heard it as a way to oppose LGBTQ folks. What if we apply it to harmful evangelical beliefs?

*Specifically, the most important passage to help American churches confront some of their most egregious errors.

Why is evangelicalism so busted? Here are some thoughts about that, related to the history of Christianity and colonialism.