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When Words Like “Gay” and “Lesbian” Mean “Bad”

by Bridget Eileen Rivera | May 18, 2017

There’s so many ways that this post could be misinterpreted that I almost wish I could put a disclaimer after each section. C’est la vie! In short, I’m suggesting that the church’s synonymous association of gay with “bad” is more...
Bridget Eileen Rivera

Bridget Eileen Rivera is a sociologist completing her Ph.D. at the City University of New York Graduate Center. Her first book, Heavy Burdens (Brazos Press, fall 2021), is a Foreward INDIES 2022 Finalist for religion. Providing an honest account of seven ways LGBTQ people experience discrimination in the church, Heavy Burdens helps Christians across the theological spectrum to grapple with hard realities and navigate a better approach to LGBTQ issues. You can follow Bridget's work on social media @travelingnun.

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