Side B Christians


Side B Christians


Side B Christians are Christians who identify as LGBT, but take a traditional view of human sexuality and thus remain celibate. 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. In particular, Side B Christians reject conversion therapy. 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. Some make additional distinctions, including Side X, representing ex-gay Christians. In 2018, Revoice was launched as a conference for Christians predominantly identifying as Side B. Much of the movement of celibate LGBT Christians has its origins in the US evangelical movement.

Prominent Side B Christians

  • Eve Tushnet
  • Wesley Hill
  • Josh Proctor
  • David Bennett

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

Further reading

  • Creek, S. J. (May 2013). ""Not Getting Any Because of Jesus": The Centrality of Desire Management to the Identity Work of Gay, Celibate Christians". Symbolic Interaction. 36 (2): 119–136 – via JSTOR.

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