Religion:Side B Christians

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Short description: Celibate Christians who identify as LGBT

Side B Christians are Christians who identify as LGBT, but take a traditional view of human sexuality and thus remain celibate.[1][2] The term Side B derives from an Internet forum where Side A Christians, with an affirming view of LGBT sexuality, were contrasted with Side B Christians. Prominent Side B Christians include Eve Tushnet, a lesbian Catholic based in Washington, DC, and Bekah Mason, executive director of Revoice.[3][4] In particular, Side B Christians reject conversion therapy.[5][6] Side B is also distinct from Side Y, which does not affirm LGBT identification.

History

The distinction between Side A and Side B first took place as part of the Gay Christian Network, founded by Justin Lee.[7][8] Some make additional distinctions, including Side X, representing ex-gay Christians.[9] In 2018, Revoice was launched as a conference for Christians predominantly identifying as Side B.[10] Much of the movement of celibate LGBT Christians has its origins in the US evangelical movement.[11]

Prominent Side B Christians

See also

  • Christianity and homosexuality
  • Ex-gay movement
  • Christianity and sexual orientation
  • Homosexuality and religion
  • History of Christianity and homosexuality
  • Queer theology
  • The Bible and homosexuality
  • Side A, Side B, Side X, Side Y (theological views)

References

  1. ↑ Urquhart, Evan (2014-07-04). "Meet the B Siders: Celibate LGBTQ Christians" (in en). https://slate.com/human-interest/2014/07/celibate-lgbtq-christians-the-mainstream-gay-community-should-be-more-welcoming.html. 
  2. ↑ Shirley, Betsy (2016-01-11). "The Gay Christian Network Conference Just Met in Houston. Here's Why That's Significant." (in EN). https://sojo.net/articles/gay-christian-network-conference-just-met-houston-heres-why-thats-significant. 
  3. ↑ Mason, Bekah. "Side B Christians Like Me Are An Asset Not a Threat" (in en). https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2021/november-web-only/same-sex-attraction-gay-marriage-side-b-asset-not-threat.html. 
  4. ↑ "Traditional 'Side B' LGBTQ Christians experience a renaissance" (in en-US). 2021-11-05. https://religionnews.com/2021/11/05/traditional-side-b-lgbtq-christians-experience-a-renaissance/. 
  5. ↑ "On Side B Drama". 9 February 2022. https://www.patheos.com/blogs/mudbloodcatholic/2022/02/on-side-b-drama/. 
  6. ↑ "Gay Christians choosing celibacy emerge from the shadows". https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/gay-christians-choosing-celibacy-emerge-from-the-shadows/2014/12/13/51c73aea-6ab2-11e4-9fb4-a622dae742a2_story.html. 
  7. ↑ "The Four Sides" (in en). https://www.lifeonsideb.com/thefoursides. 
  8. ↑ Pappas, Stephanie (2013-05-23). "How Celibate Gay Christians Deal With Desire" (in en). https://www.livescience.com/34634-celibate-gay-christians-desire.html. 
  9. ↑ "The Four Sides" (in en). https://www.lifeonsideb.com/thefoursides. 
  10. ↑ "Our Mission, Vision, and Values" (in en-US). http://revoice.us/about/our-mission-and-vision/. 
  11. ↑ Worthen, Molly (2016-02-27). "Opinion | Who Are the Gay Evangelicals?" (in en-US). The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/28/opinion/sunday/who-are-the-gay-evangelicals.html. 
  12. ↑ "Traditional 'Side B' LGBTQ Christians experience a renaissance" (in en-US). 2021-11-05. https://religionnews.com/2021/11/05/traditional-side-b-lgbtq-christians-experience-a-renaissance/. 
  13. ↑ mmacdonald (2022-05-12). "Q&A: Episcopal priest Wesley Hill shares what it's like as a celibate gay Christian in a fully LGBTQ+-affirming church" (in en-US). https://www.episcopalnewsservice.org/2022/05/12/qa-episcopal-priest-wesley-hill-shares-what-its-like-as-a-celibate-gay-christian-in-a-fully-lgbtq-affirming-church/. 
  14. ↑ "Our Team" (in en). https://www.lifeonsideb.com/ourteam. 
  15. ↑ Bennett, David (May 31, 2023). "Dr. David Bennett 🇺🇦🇦🇺 on Twitter" (in en). https://twitter.com/DavidACBennett/status/1663917091961929732?cxt=HHwWiIC8ofDxtZcuAAAA. 

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