“The failure of reorientation therapy is why the "ex-gay" ministry Exodus International shut down in 2013. It places gay Christians who adhere to the traditional biblical interpretation in an agonizing, irresolvable tension. In order to truly flee from sin as… — Matthew Vines Copy Share Image
“Christians throughout history have affirmed that lifelong celibacy is a spiritual gift and calling, not a path that should be forced upon someone.” — Matthew Vines Copy Share Image
“But as I became more aware of same-sex relationships, I couldn’t understand why they were supposed to be sinful, or why the Bible apparently condemned them. With most sins, it wasn’t hard to pinpoint the damage they cause. Adultery violates a commitment to your spouse. Lust objectifies others. Gossip degrades people. But committed same-sex relationships didn’t fit this pattern. Not… — Matthew Vines Copy Share
“The law was good, Paul wrote, and its purpose vital. But its purpose was also temporary. Once Christ fulfilled the law, his followers would… — Matthew Vines Copy Share Image
“The failure of reorientation therapy is why the "ex-gay" ministry Exodus International shut down in 2013. It places gay Christians who adhere to the… — Matthew Vines Copy Share Image
“In marriage, we're called to reflect God's love for us through our self-giving love for our spouse. God's love for us isn't dependent on… — Matthew Vines Copy Share Image
“Homosexuality, to the limited extent it was discussed in our church, was little more than a political football, a quick test of orthodoxy.” — Matthew Vines Copy Share Image
“Neither Peter in his work to include Gentiles in the church nor the abolitionists in their campaign against slavery argued that their experience should… — Matthew Vines Copy Share Image
