Links

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Please note, I do not necessarily endorse all the content and viewpoints expressed in the following links and resources. Also, some websites or articles are not explicitly coming from a Side B point of view, as they may prefer not to identify with any particular side or theological camp.

Websites and Blogs on Christian LGBTQI+ Topics: 

Spiritual Friendship: Musings on God, Sexuality, Relationships

Living Out: A Biblical Perspective on Being Christian and Gay

A Queer Calling: Reflections on the Experiences of a Celibate, LGBT Christian Couple

Preston Sprinkle’s Blog

The Marin Foundation: Building Bridges Between the LGBTQ Community and Communities of Faith

The Happy Alternative: A Blog about Singleness, Sexuality and Happiness

 

Relevant Books:

Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality by Wesley Hill

Spiritual Friendship: Finding Love in the Church as a Celibate, Gay Christian by Wesley Hill

Gay and Catholic: Accepting my Sexuality, Finding Community, Living my Faith by Eve Tushnet

Sexual Authenticity: An Intimate Reflection on Homosexuality and Catholicism by Melinda Selmys

Love is an Orientation: Elevating the Conversation with the Gay Community by Andrew Marin

Understanding Gender Dysphoria: Navigating Transgender Issues in a Changing Culture by Mark Yarhouse

People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality is Not Just an Issue by Preston Sprinkle

 

Articles and Videos of Interest:

Thou Shalt Not Forsake Thy Celibate LGBTQ Brethren

How Celibate Gay Christians Deal with Desire

Stop Comparing Your Lust to My Sexual Orientation

Homophobia Has No Place in the Church

Does Same-Sex Attraction Disqualify Someone from Ministry?

How Can the Church Help Those Battling Same-Sex Attraction?

Intended for Love: Humans as Love-Driven Rather than Sex-Seeking Creatures

If the Church Were a Haven: Reflections on Orlando and Obergefell

The Gay Catholic Writer Who Changed My Life

I’m Gay, But I’m Not Switching to a Church That Supports Gay Marriage

How Celibacy Can Fulfill Your Sexuality

A Gay-Rights Activist Leaves His Old Life Behind

Understanding Gender Dysphoria: Navigating Gender and Sexuality in a Changing Culture (Vide0)

Understanding the Transgender Phenomenon

We Cannot Abandon Transgender Catholics

Welcoming a Transgender Woman into Our Church – A True Story

 

General Blogs and Articles about Friendship:

Shasta’s Friendship Blog: Inspiring Women to Create their Best Circle of Friends

The Friendship Blog: Advice for Navigating Friendships at Every Stage of Life

A Friendship Deeper than ‘Besties’: Women are Wired for More Soulful Relationships

6 Qualities of a True Covenant Friend