John Pavlovitz
Being gay is not a sin. Neither is being lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. The Bible never claims that it is. It really doesn’t. Christians should stop saying it because it’s reckless and irresponsible—and it’s killing people. It’s the most reckless, wasteful, irresponsible misuse of religion; the most dangerous kind of stereotyping and license to discriminate—and [ ]. As someone who served in the UMC for 17 years, nearly a decade of those in one of the largest churches in the country—it's about damn time! Traveling this country and engaging thousands of Christians every month, I encounter local faith communities both inside and outside the United Methodist Church, who claim to be LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-inclusive but who want to do so with all sorts of caveats or conditions in place. 
John Pavlovitz
"Being gay is not a sin. Neither is being lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. The Bible never claims that it is. Christians should stop saying it—it's killing people. The goal of the book is to inspire readers to join or create all-inclusive spiritual communities. He was studying graphic design and working as an art director, when he was asked to volunteer in the youth ministry at his church.
John Pavlovitz
12K likes, comments - johnpavlovitz on April 30, "No, Being Gay (or Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender) is Not a Sin Being gay is not a sin. Neither is being lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. The Bible never claims that it is. It really doesn't. Christians should stop saying it because it's reckless and irresponsible—and it's killing people. It's the most reckless, wasteful. Being gay is not a sin. Neither is being lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. Yes, Homosexuality Absolutely is A Choice
"Whether you think homosexuality is a sin or not or wherever you find yourself theologically, I think it’s about, basically, about human decency – how are we treating people?" Pavlovitz said he has talked with so many gay Christians who say they want to be part of the church but feel abandoned. The recent story about Carrie Underwood and Jen Hatmaker affirming homosexual behavior has my head spinning. Admittedly, my emotions range freely between confusion and sorrow when I observe the way so many professing believers treat those caught up in the sin of homosexuality. 
‘Stuff That Needs to Be Said’
The recent story about Carrie Underwood and Jen Hatmaker affirming homosexual behavior has my head spinning. Admittedly, my emotions range freely between confusion and sorrow when I observe the way so many professing believers treat those caught up in the sin of homosexuality. To all of my Conservative Christian brothers and sisters who insist that homosexuality is a choice, I need to break down and finally admit something: I agree with you— only not in the way that you may have meant. Do you mean gender identity?
No, Being Gay (or Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender) is Not a Sin
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John Pavlovitz – KitoDiaries
When you use the Bible to try and make the blanket statement that “homosexuality is a sin,” what you’re really doing without realizing it is reducing all LGBTQ people down to a sex act, as if that alone defines identity and sexuality. You’re also denying them any capacity to feel real love or show true affection toward someone else. .
The United Methodist Church is Finally Repenting of Its LGBTQ
By John Pavlovitz Confession time. To all of my Christian brothers and sisters who insist that homosexuality is a choice, I need to break down and finally admit something: I agree with you. .