Articles Discussing the Faith of LGBTQIA+ People

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SCOTUS decision undermines freedom for all Americans

July 8, 2023 The decision by the conservative majority of the U.S. Supreme Court last week in favor of an evangelical website designer seeking legal sanction to discriminate against same-sex couples by refusing to create wedding websites for them undermines freedom and equality for all Americans. The decision is especially a travesty for people of…
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It is the glory of god to raise up those who are brought low.

Blessed

by Jonathon McClellan Could it be that within the death and resurrection of Christ, was one final parable being left behind for His people to discover? Jesus often used Earthly stories to teach Heaven’s wisdom. He said, “Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But…
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Download the Believe Out Loud App!

by The Believe Out Loud Team God loves all LGBTQ+ people. With the Believe Out Loud app, you will have access to blogs, spiritual reflections, research studies, affirming theology, worship resources and more – all created to support queer people in embracing all aspects of their identity and achieving spiritual wholeness, well-being and self-empowerment. We…
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How to Make a Moment Last Forever

By Jonathon McClellan Ever wonder why “time flies” when you’re having fun, but conversely, losing a loved one can feel like the longest moment of your entire life? My heart anguishes for the families and friends of the Uvalde, Texas elementary school shooting who, I assume, are all experiencing the longest moment of their entire…
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The Greatest Power

By Jonathon McClellan The greatest gift God ever gave humankind was love in its many expressions, and the capacity to give and receive love is the richest fulfillment for us. We may not always have felt this way, for many of us were miseducated into believing that our love was shameful. Yet, despite this, the…
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Happy Pride

By Jonathon McClellan After creation was made, God saw that it was good. And considering that queerness has been observed in creation since the beginning, we know that we too, are good in God’s eyes. No mistakes were made. Yes, we are fabulous beings and things are as God intended. This Pride, let us rejoice,…
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SCOTUS decision undermines freedom for all Americans

By Believe Out Loud | July 26, 2023

July 8, 2023 The decision by the conservative majority of the U.S. Supreme Court last week in favor of an evangelical website designer seeking legal sanction to discriminate against same-sex couples by refusing to create wedding websites for them undermines freedom and equality for all Americans. The decision is especially a travesty for people of…

It is the glory of god to raise up those who are brought low.

Blessed

By Believe Out Loud | February 18, 2023

by Jonathon McClellan Could it be that within the death and resurrection of Christ, was one final parable being left behind for His people to discover? Jesus often used Earthly stories to teach Heaven’s wisdom. He said, “Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But…

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Download the Believe Out Loud App!

By Believe Out Loud | February 18, 2023

by The Believe Out Loud Team God loves all LGBTQ+ people. With the Believe Out Loud app, you will have access to blogs, spiritual reflections, research studies, affirming theology, worship resources and more – all created to support queer people in embracing all aspects of their identity and achieving spiritual wholeness, well-being and self-empowerment. We…

A woman using a laptop with a picture of a house on it.

How to Make a Moment Last Forever

By Believe Out Loud | February 18, 2023

By Jonathon McClellan Ever wonder why “time flies” when you’re having fun, but conversely, losing a loved one can feel like the longest moment of your entire life? My heart anguishes for the families and friends of the Uvalde, Texas elementary school shooting who, I assume, are all experiencing the longest moment of their entire…

A rainbow flag waving in the wind against a blue sky.

The Greatest Power

By Believe Out Loud | February 18, 2023

By Jonathon McClellan The greatest gift God ever gave humankind was love in its many expressions, and the capacity to give and receive love is the richest fulfillment for us. We may not always have felt this way, for many of us were miseducated into believing that our love was shameful. Yet, despite this, the…

A rainbow with the words happy pride on it.

Happy Pride

By Believe Out Loud | February 18, 2023

By Jonathon McClellan After creation was made, God saw that it was good. And considering that queerness has been observed in creation since the beginning, we know that we too, are good in God’s eyes. No mistakes were made. Yes, we are fabulous beings and things are as God intended. This Pride, let us rejoice,…