Show Notes
Today's episode is all about the debate about sexuality in the church and hostility towards gay people, especially in Black Christian contexts. I begin with our biases, and then talk about the use of scripture, exploring what it means to live consistently with Jesus' own example on big ethical questions.
*Trigger warning*
This episode explores anti-gay theology and briefly mentions LGBTQ+ suicide, conversion therapy, and sexual assault.
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