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2015-07-21T13:24:52-04:00

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On Being An Evangelical

Last updated on: July 21, 2015 at 1:24 pm By Brandan Robertson

Over the past few years as I have undergone a major transformation in my understanding of the world, my faith, and myself. Yet in the midst of all of the transformation, I have remained fairly committed to my identity as an evangelical Christian. Many people have asked why I have fought so hard to keep using this word that so many people in my progressive world view as unattractive. Likewise, many of my conservative brothers and sisters have insisted that... Read more

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2015-07-04T06:33:31-04:00

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Why Your Church Should NOT Celebrate Independence Day

Last updated on: July 4, 2015 at 6:33 am By Brandan Robertson

I love America. I really do. I am proud to live in the “land of the free and the home of the brave”. I have been to a number of other countries and in my humble opinion, none compare to the United States of America. I also see no problem with being a Christian and having a healthy sense of national pride. But there is a big problem when the two get intertwined. As Christians, we believe that we live in... Read more

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2015-07-01T10:37:40-04:00

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A Witness to Equality: My Remarks At Washington National Cathedral

Last updated on: July 1, 2015 at 10:37 am By Brandan Robertson

The following speech was delivered by Brandan Robertson at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. on June 30th, 2015 as part of the Service Honoring the Road to Equality. This evening, we gather here in this sacred space to give thanks to God for the dawning of a new day in our nation. A day that many in this room, if asked just a few years ago, never believed that they would have lived to see. Tonight, we gather here... Read more

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2015-06-26T16:12:26-04:00

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Evangelical Leaders Affirm SCOTUS Ruling, Say There Is Still Work To Do

Last updated on: June 26, 2015 at 4:12 pm By Brandan Robertson

As the Supreme Court issued its ruling in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states this morning, nearly 100 evangelical leaders have come togetherto celebrate the ruling and call on Christians around the country to continue to work for justice for LGBTQ individuals in the church and in society. “As Evangelical pastors and leaders, we believe that the gospel of Jesus Christ is a message of good news for all people. Following in the way of Jesus, we... Read more

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2015-06-22T07:55:58-04:00

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5 (Great) Things I Learned As A Fundamentalist

Last updated on: June 22, 2015 at 7:55 am By Brandan Robertson

My journey of faith has taken me in, out, and all around the spectrum of Christian theology and practice. Throughout my eleven years as a Christian, I have identified as everything from Fundamentalist, to Pentecostal, to Mormon, to Anglican, to Evangelical and everything in between. In every season of my faith, God has taught me a ton of life transforming principles that have helped me develop both into a better Christian as well as a better human being. Of all of... Read more

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2015-06-19T09:26:23-04:00

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A Prayer for Charleston

Last updated on: June 19, 2015 at 9:26 am By Brandan Robertson

O God, great is the misery that has come upon our nation and the world; Our cares overwhelm us, and we do not know what to do. O God, be gracious to us and help us. Grant us strength to bear what is taking place in the world and in our land this day, and let not fear rule over us. And God, we pray for the eyes to see the seeds of racism and discrimination in our own hearts.... Read more

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2015-06-09T11:12:21-04:00

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Tony Campolo Calls for Full Inclusion of Gay & Lesbian Christians

Last updated on: June 9, 2015 at 11:12 am By Brandan Robertson

**Updated: June 8 at 12:30pm This morning, Dr. Tony Campolo, well known evangelical activist, educator, speaker, and founder of Red Letter Christians released a statement on his blog announcing his official change of heart and mind on LGBTQ inclusion in the church. In the statement he says: “While I have always tried to communicate grace and understanding to people on both sides of the issue, my answer to that question has always been somewhat ambiguous. One reason for that ambiguity was that... Read more

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2015-06-03T10:25:26-04:00

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Why You Should Support “At the End of the Day”

Last updated on: June 3, 2015 at 10:25 am By Brandan Robertson

Every once in a while, there is a faith based film that comes down the pike that captures an important moment and message in American culture. In the LGBTQ/Faith intersection, there have been a number of powerful documentary films that have powerfully captured the tensions between Christians and LGBTQ individuals. But, to my knowledge, there has never been a faith based, feature length film that addresses this tension with the wit, charm, and grace of a feature length comedy…. until... Read more

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2015-06-01T17:16:21-04:00

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A Glimpse Into My Journey

Last updated on: June 1, 2015 at 5:16 pm By Brandan Robertson

Hey friends! A few weeks ago an amazing journalist from Medill (Northwestern University) reached out to me, seeking to do a short documentary video about my life and journey in regards to my sexuality and my spirituality. I have done interviews and documentary films before, but was particularly reluctant to agree to this project because it would delve into how I personally identity (which is as “queer”) which is a topic that I have not explored openly so as... Read more

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2015-05-31T14:16:06-04:00

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There Are No “Biblical Men”

Last updated on: May 31, 2015 at 2:16 pm By Brandan Robertson

Growing up as a young boy within Evangelical Christianity, I was constantly inundated with teaching from my pastors and youth leaders on what it looks like to be a “Biblical Man”. I would be taught the importance of being a leader and protector, and warned about allowing my emotions to get the best of me. Along with some of these general concepts of masculinity, I was also taught a whole slew of other cultural standards for what it looked like... Read more

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