Category Archives: sexuality

the great chicken squabble of 2012

Posted on July 30, 2012 by matthew

I would have loved nothing more than to let this Chick-Fil-A debacle blow over without adding my silly voice to the cacophony. I tried to ignore the endless stream of comments in my social media streams,  to avoid the topic … Continue reading →

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why gays are going to save the church

Posted on May 30, 2012 by matthew

I gave money to a campaign for a billboard in Charlotte, NC. The billboard is a message from my church here in San Diego – an apology for the actions of people who denied marriage rights to LGBT people by … Continue reading →

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coming out all over again

Posted on May 15, 2012 by matthew

A Fate Worse than Gay: Why It’s Harder to Admit the Bible Isn’t My North Star My Catholic (and former Catholic) friends often talk about the cycle of guilt that their tradition instilled in them as children. Among those who … Continue reading →

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hey, north carolina. it’s cool. i forgive you.

Posted on May 10, 2012 by matthew

Hey there. Look, I know it’s been awhile. But we’ve got a lot of history, you and I. I mean, you taught me pretty much everything I know, right? You raised me… the same Appalachian church week after week, Sunday … Continue reading →

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