DOCUMENTS
Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on the Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons 1986 document issued by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Dignity, Love, Life Statement on Homosexuality from the New Zealand Catholic Bishops' Conference, 1996
People in Homosexual Relationships Statement on Homosexuality from the New Zealand Catholic Bishops' Conference, 2000
Always Our Children A pastoral message to parents of homosexual children and suggestions for pastoral ministers. A statement of the Bishops Committee on Marriage and Family, National Conference of Catholic Bishops, 1997
ARTICLES, PAPERS
Gay Marriage Would Undermine a Sacred Institution By Andrew Goddard, Anglican priest, Tutor in Christian Ethics at Trinity College, Bristol, in Guardian Online, 1 May 2009
Gays, Greed and Biblical Orthodoxy By Jon Kuhrt in Fulchrum, October 2009
Pastoral care and gays against the background of same-sex relationships in the Umwelt of the New Testament By Yolanda Dreyer, Department of Practical Theology, University of Pretoria, in HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies, 2008
Homosexuality and the Counsel of the Cross: A Clarification By Paul G. Crowley in Theological Studies, September 2008
What Male-Female Complementarity Makes Possible: Marriage as a Two-In-One-Flesh Union By Patrick Lee and Robert P. George in Theological Studies, September 2008
Truly Human Sexual Acts: A Response to Patrick Lee and Robert George By Todd A. Salzman and Michael G. Lawler in Theological Studies, September 2008
Gay, Orthodox, and Trembling: The Rise of Orthodox Jewish Gay Consciousness, 1970s-2000s By Yaakov Ariel, PhD, University of North Carolina, in Journal of Homosexuality, 2007
The Lost Sheep: Experiences of Religious Gay Men in Havana, Cuba By Michael J. Maher, Loyola University Chicago, in Journal of Religion and Society, 2007
Separated Brethren: Homosexuality & the Anglican Communion By Barry Jay Seltser in Commonweal, Sept 28, 2007
Good News for Gay Christians By Oliver O'Donovan, Professor of Christian Ethics and Practical Theology at the University of Edinburgh, in Fulchrum, 2007
Romans 1:18-32 Amidst the Gay-Debate: Interpretative Options By Jeremy Punt, Department of Old & New Testament, University of Stellenbosch, in HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies, 2007
Rights, Homosexuals, and Communion: Reflections in Light of Nigeria By Ephraim Radner, Rector, Church of the Ascension, Pueblo, Colorado, and Andrew Goddard, Tutor in Ethics, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, 2007
Scripture & Experience By Luke Timothy Johnson in Commonweal, June 15, 2007
Gays & the Vatican By Stan Heck in Commonweal, Jan 13, 2006
A Gay Priest Speaks By Presbyter Ignotus in Commonweal, Feb 24, 2006
Same-Sex Relationships By Simon Bryden-Brook, 2006
Gay Adoption By John Mackrell
Using the Bible in Post-Apartheid South Africa: Its Influence and Impact Amidst the Gay Debate By Jeremy Punt, Department of Old & New Testament, University of Stellenbosch, in HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies, 2006
The Vatican & Gay Priests By William McDonough in Commonweal, Jan 13, 2006
The Vatican & Gay Priests By James Martin in Commonweal, Jan 13, 2006
Homophobia - Extended Version of the Fulcrum May Newsletter By Andrew Goddard, tutor in ethics at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, 2006
A Gay Priest Speaks Out: The Vatican, Homosexuals & Holy Orders By Gerard Thomas in Commonweal, Jan 28, 2005
The Magisterium's Arguments against "Same-Sex Marriage": An Ethical Analysis and Critique By Stephen J. Pope in Theological Studies, September 2004
Homosexuality and the Counsel of the Cross By Paul G. Crowley in Theological Studies, September 2004
Blessing Same-Sex Marriages By Patricia Beattie Jung, associate professor and graduate programs director of theology at Loyola University, Chicago, in Word & World, 2003
Homosexuality: A Challenge to African churches By Maake Masango, Department of Practical Theology, University of Pretoria, in HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies, 2002
Reason, Faith and Homosexual Acts By John Finnis, Oxford University and University of Notre Dame, 2001
Courage: A Chastity Program For Persons With Same Sex Attractions By Fr. John Harvey,O.S.F.S, Founder, Courage, 2001
'Coming Out' as a Catholic School Teacher By Gerald D. Coleman in America, 2001
What Do We Mean by “Genetic Influence”? A Primer For Catholics with Special Reference to Homosexuality By Jeremy M. Beer, University of Texas at Austin in Catholic Social Science Review, 2000
Dignity's Challenge: Can Homosexuals Feel at Home in Catholicism? By Shawn Zeller in Commonweal, July 14, 2000
Queering church, churching queers By Robin Hawley Gorsline in Cross Currents, Spring 1999
Gays, Lesbians, and the Catholic Church: an unfolding story Vatican proceeds against Fr. Bob Nugent and Sr. Jeannine Gramick. "Church of rules" and "Church of love" responses, July 1999
The centrality of marriage: homosexuality and the Roman Catholic argument - Homosexuality: Some Elements for an Ecumenical Discussion By James P. Hanigan in The Ecumenical Review, January 1998
Homosexuality and the church: a Coptic Orthodox perspective - Homosexuality: Some Elements for an Ecumenical Discussion By Bishop Serapion in The Ecumenical Review, January 1998
Churches and homosexuality: an overview of recent official church statements on sexual orientation - Homosexuality: Some Elements for an Ecumenical Discussion By Wolfgang Lienemann in The Ecumenical Review, January 1998
Breaking down the dividing wall: ending the silence about sexuality - Homosexuality: Some Elements for an Ecumenical Discussion By Melanie A. May in The Ecumenical Review, January 1998
Homosexuality and the Church: A Coptic Orthodox Perspective By Bishop Serapion in Ecumenical Review, 1998
Homosexual Orientation and Anthropology: Reflections on the Category "Objective Disorder" By Jack A. Bonsor in Theological Studies, March, 1998
An Open Letter to the Hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church Regarding the Pastoral Care of Gay and Lesbian Persons By 23 Chicago priests, 1997
Bishop Matthew Clark's Homily In March 1997, Bishop Matthew Clark of Rochester celebrated Mass with lesbian and gay Catholics, and their families and friends
Christian Anthropology and Homosexuality This 1997 series of 14 articles on homosexuality was published in L'Osservatore Romano, the semi-official newspaper of the Holy See
Homosexuality By Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz of Lincoln, Nebraska, 1997
Gay Catholics Praise "Warm" Pastoral Letter from Bishops By Heather Elizabeth Peterson in Greenbelt Interfaith News, October 1997
Catholic Document Begins to Change the Lives of Homosexuals By Heather Elizabeth Peterson in Greenbelt Interfaith News, November 1997
Catholic Bishops Condemn "Rhetoric of Violence" By Heather Elizabeth Peterson in Greenbelt Interfaith News, December 1997
Pro-Gay and Ex-Gay: Is There Room for Dialogue? By Heather Elizabeth Peterson in Greenbelt Interfaith News, December 1997. Part 1: The Chasm. Part 2: Bridges Across the Divide. Part 3: Emerging Common Ground.
Burials in Greek Macedonia: Possible Evidence for Same-Sex Committed Relationships in Early Christianity By Valerie Abrahamsen in Journal of Higher Criticism, 1997
Virtually Normal: An Argument about Homosexuality By Margaret O'Brien Steinfels in Commonweal, Sept 22, 1995
Why I Changed My Mind - about Gay Marriage - Column By Sidney Callahan in Commonweal, April 22, 1994
Sexual Orientation: The History and Significance of an Idea By Roland D. Martinson, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota, in Word & World, 1994
A Referendum in Maine Voting on Gay Rights By James Kales in Commonweal, Jan 28, 1994
An Incarnational Ethic: Listening to One Another By Paul Baumann in Commonweal, Jan 28, 1994
Debate & Discernment: Scripture & the Spirit By Luke Timothy Johnson in Commonweal, Jan 28, 1994
A New Word on Homosexuality? Isaiah 56:1-8 as Case Study By Frederick J. Gaiser, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota, in Word & World, Summer 1994
On the Air No Room for Dialogue By James L. Nash in Commonweal, Jan 28, 1994
Homosexuality: Finding the Way of Truth and Love By Christopher Townsend in Cambridge Papers, June 1994
Now Who's Coming to Dinner? Pastoral Care for Family and Friends of Gay and Lesbian People By David K. Switzer, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, in Word & World, Summer 1994
A Scientific Understanding of Sexual Orientation with Implications for Pastoral Ministry By B. R. Simon Rosser, Program in Human Sexuality, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in Word & World, Summer 1994
Can Wrongs Be Rights? Why a “Conservative” Might Support Legal Protections for Gay and Lesbian People By Marie A. Failinger, Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, in Word & World, Summer 1994
Denominational Teachings about Homosexuality By Patricia Beattie Jung, Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa, in Word & World, Summer 1994
"Wasted Seed": The History of a Rabbinic Idea By Michael Satlow, University of Cincinnati, 1993
The Coptic Orthodox Church's View on Homosexuality Book by Fr. M. Mikhail of St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, Seven Hills, Ohio, 1991
Will Idolaters, Sodomizers, or the Greedy Inherit the Kingdom of God? A Pastoral Exposition of 1 Cor 6:9-10 By David L. Tiede, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota, in Word & World, 1990
Homosexuality and Christian Tradition By Donald H. Juel, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota, in Word & World, 1990
Homosexuality and the Old Testament By Frederick J. Gaiser, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota, in Word & World, 1990
Homosexuality: A Pastoral Perspective By William E. Hulme, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota, in Word & World, 1990
Public and Private, Strong and Weak By Timothy F. Lull, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Berkeley, California, in Word & World, 1990
Letter on Pastoral Care of Gay and Lesbian Persons Dignity's 1987 response to the 1986 CDF Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church
The Shape of Compassion: Reflections on Catholics and Homosexuality By James D. Whitehead and Evelyn Eaton Whitehead in Spirituality Today, 1987
Homosexuality and Social Ethics By Randolph A. Nelson, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota, in Word & World, 1985
Homosexuals: Identity and Dignity By Patrick Henry in Theology Today, 1976
Homosexuality: "That Which Is Unseemly" An article taken from And Adam Knew Eve: A Dictionary of Sex in the Bible, by Ronald L. Ecker
Lesbianism: "Against Nature" An article taken from And Adam Knew Eve: A Dictionary of Sex in the Bible, by Ronald L. Ecker
MISCELLANEOUS WEBSITES
Early Teachings on Homosexuality By some of the Fathers of the Church
Dignity/USA Statement of Position and Purpose
New Ways Ministry A national Catholic research, reflection, and resource center providing a bridge-building ministry of reconciliation for gay and lesbian persons, their families and friends, and the Catholic Church
Catholic Pastoral Committee on Sexual Minorities CPCSM seeks to create communities that are images of justice and inclusiveness, both in the Church and in society at large; to foster safe and affirming spaces for GLBT youths, adults, families, and their friends as we help them to integrate their sexual identities with their Catholic heritage; to combat violence, abuse, injustice, and prejudice; and to cultivate a world in which all human beings are regarded as worthy of love and respect
Catholic Lesbians The issues we are particularly concerned with include overt and subtle discrimination against lesbians and gays in Catholic schools, agencies, facilities and religious communities; the ordination of women priests, the use of inclusive language and imagery in liturgies and texts, and the need for Catholic Lesbians to live and participate fully in their faith communities and parishes being exactly who they are
Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Catholic Handbook Ten chapters: basic bibliographical guides, documents, discussion of the Bible, discussion of Catholic theology, lesbian and gay Catholics, lesbian and gay marriage, witnesses to truth, other ways of looking at the issue, miscellaneous issues, LGB Catholic resources
GayCatholicForum Gay Catholic Forum exists to encourage and support gay and lesbian Catholics to become all we were created to be
People with a History An Online Guide to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans History. Includes chapters on early Christianity, Byzantium, and Medieval Christianity
Catholic Items on Homosexuality About a dozen items including a poll, a hotline for lesbians and gays, a bibliography, and church documents
Gay and Lesbian Alumni/ae of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College & OutreachND LGBT alumni and their supporters from the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College and the gay and lesbian student organization at the University of Notre Dame
Courage A support group helping Catholic men and women to live in accordance with the Catholic Church's pastoral teaching on homosexuality
The Rainbow Sash Movement A site for out, spiritually minded gay & lesbian people & friends
Homosexuality and Bisexuality Good background information, provided by the Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
Judeo-Christianity and Homosexuality From the Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
Reformed Church of America Perspective on Homosexuality and the Rights of Homosexuals
AXIOS - Eastern and Orthodox Gay and Lesbian Christians
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender United Church of Christ
The Bishop's Commission on Gay and Lesbian Ministry in the (Anglican) Diocese of Los Angeles
More Light Presbyterians
Affirmation: Gay & Lesbian Mormons
Quaker Lesbian & Gay Fellowship
The Quaker Electronic Archive's Page on Same Sex Unions/Issues
Friends for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Concerns A North American Quaker faith community that affirms that of God in all people. Gathering twice yearly for worship and play, we draw sustenance from each other and from the Spirit for our work and life in the world. We are learning that radical inclusion and radical love bring further light to Quaker testimony and life
Rainbow Baptists A website providing support, information and advocacy for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer identified Baptists, their family and friends
Rainbow Christians
Seventh-day Adventist Kinship International
Brethren/Mennonite Council for Lesbian and Gay Concerns
World Congress of Gay and Lesbian Jewish Organizations
GayJews.Org GayJews.Org is committed to providing up to date, accurate information for Orthodox Jews who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered
Gay Buddhist Fellowship - San Francisco
Buddhist Resources
Queer Jihad Queer Jihad is the queer Muslim struggle for acceptance: first, the struggle to accept ourselves as being exactly the way Allah has created us to be; and secondly, the struggle for acceptance and tolerance among Muslims in general
Gay/Lesbian Religion News
Links relating to Homosexuality and Early Christianity
Suggestions for Action From People of Faith Against Bigotry
Can Religion Change Your Sexuality?
Whosoever An online magazine for gay, lesbian and bisexual Christians
Gay Christian Online Gay Christian, Gay Parenting, Gay and Married, and Other Information, Articles, Books, and Internet Links on All Aspects of Gay and Lesbian Life; Plus, the Site's Author's Autobiography, Poetry and Music
ChristianGay.com This website's outreach is primarily to the Gay community but also to the World to proclaim the Truth of God's Love. "He Loves You No Matter What They Say" , (written by and used here by permission of Lisa Arias) is the primary truth proclaimed by this web site
Interfaith Working Group Religious Diversity and Social Issues: Equal rights for sexual minorities; Reproductive freedom; Separation of church and state. News, Opinion, Links, Opportunities for Action
About Spirituality for Gays and Lesbians This is a website about ultimate meaning. It is for gays and lesbians who desire to grow in their faith
Soulforce Soulforce, Inc. was created in 1998 to help recruit, train, and mobilize for action an interfaith, ecumenical network of volunteers committed to implementing the principles of nonviolence in the liberation of sexual minorities
Soundbites Against Homophobia Articulate Responses to Lies & Rhetoric, by Robin Kane
