Homosexuality naturally occurs in a certain segment of the population & is not a disorder to be treated or affliction to be managed

Unlike abusive sexual practices such as adultery, incest, rape, or pedophilia - being gay is not inherently harmful & can be lovingly expressed in a committed relationship

Christians should oppose Sexual Orientation Change Efforts (SOCE) such as conversion/reparative/restorative therapy

The majority of ministries led by ex-gay Christians spread misinformation

Despite loving gay relationships never being condemned (or even acknowledged) in the Bible, the 7 passages are often taken out of context, misinterpreted, & wrongly applied by Christians in a way that harms gay people

When Christian communities choose to stigmatize & turn away gay people, they are misrepresenting God’s character & contradicting the message of the gospel

Christians that are gay should have the same opportunities for full inclusion in Christian community as straight Christians

Same-sex marriage contradicts God’s design & cannot be approved of by Christians since there is no biblical support for it

God expects gay individuals to completely refrain from sexual activity with a romantic partner of the same sex

Gay individuals who choose to abstain from same-sex sexual activity may still enter fulfilling committed relationships such as a mixed-orientation marriage, celibate partnership, covenant siblings, chosen family, etc.

Homosexuality naturally occurs in a certain segment of the population, therefore same-sex attraction is not a sin to repent of

Gay individuals should have the same opportunities for full inclusion in Christian community as straight Christians but should not expect the church to perform a same-sex wedding or bless a same-sex marriage

Identifying as a “gay Christian” does not necessarily mean you are sexually active, but it does mean you are someone who has attraction to the same sex that has chosen to be in a saving relationship with Jesus Christ

When Christian communities choose to stigmatize & turn away gay people, they are contradicting the main storyline & direction of scripture

Christians should never recommend, require, or facilitate Sexual Orientation Change Efforts (SOCE) such as conversion/reparative/restorative therapy

Identifying as a “celibate gay Christian” can be helpful in building a spiritual community of belonging around shared experiences & provide accountability for those committed to lifelong celibacy

Same-sex marriage contradicts God’s design & cannot be approved of by Christians since there is no biblical support for it

God expects people experiencing same-sex attraction (SSA) to completely refrain from all same-sex romantic relationships

As an alternative to lifelong singleness & abstinence from sex, people experiencing SSA may find relational fulfillment through marrying someone of the opposite sex ("mixed-orientation marriage")

Even though some people experience SSA , accepting homosexuality as part of their identity or acting on their attraction is sinful

Identifying as a “gay Christian” (celibate or not) signifies submission to your sinful nature & acceptance of homosexuality - instead your identity should be in Christ alone

Anyone currently identifying as a “gay Christian” should be prohibited from baptism, membership, & ministry leadership positions in the church

Religious counseling such as “sexual identity therapy” should be readily available to help clients experiencing unwanted SSA manage their desires for same-sex intimacy & live in accordance with their religious convictions

Christians should not recommend participation in therapy focused on changing sexual orientation, however, sweeping bans on Sexual Orientation Change Efforts (such as conversion/reparative/restorative therapy) are concerning because they may lead to the criminalization of all religious counseling

Same-sex marriage contradicts God’s design & must be opposed by Christians since there is no biblical support for it

All same-sex attraction (SSA) is evidence of disordered sexual/relational development & cherished sin nature

Embracing homosexuality is likely to lead to participation in what’s referred to as “the gay lifestyle” – substance abuse, promiscuity, porn & sex addiction, etc.

People with broken sexual desires (including anyone experiencing SSA) can be transformed with complete surrender to God

Ex-gay Christians are living proof that sexual orientation change can occur – usually the change is a gradual shift in the direction & intensity of sexual attractions

Christians should oppose laws banning Sexual Orientation Change Efforts (SOCE) because alleged harm experienced by gay people from “reparative/conversion therapy” has been purposefully exaggerated

Christian counseling & discipleship programs should be readily available for individuals of any age who desire to repent, live obediently, & receive healing - including techniques such as “change-oriented” or “reintegrative” therapy

Anyone paradoxically claiming to be a “gay Christian” should be prohibited from baptism, membership, & ministry leadership positions in the church - especially to protect impressionable young people