Theology in the Raw Sexual Orientation, Revoice, and Evangelical Approaches to the LGBTQ Conversation: Dr. Nate Collins
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Sep 18, 2025 Dr. Nate Collins, a New Testament scholar and president of Revoice, discusses his journey as a gay man within evangelicalism. He explains the mission of Revoice to foster belonging for sexual-minority Christians and the remarkable growth of its conference. The conversation delves into the complexities of language and identity in faith contexts, emphasizing the importance of a theological view centered on beauty. Nate candidly shares challenges in pastoral care, the need for supportive church environments, and the nuances of living a fulfilling life amid doctrinal disagreements.
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Create Belonging First
- Create spaces where sexual-minority Christians can belong without explaining themselves.
- Revoice exists to support same-sex attracted Christians who hold a traditional sexual ethic and those who love them.
Language Demands Theological Nuance
- Language like 'gay' or 'orientation' is not neutral and requires nuanced theological thinking.
- Orientation is a modern category not directly found in Scripture, so theological creativity and precision are required.
Be Language-Agnostic Yet Honest
- Be language-agnostic and use words that accurately describe lived experience.
- Calling yourself gay can simply describe predominant same-sex attraction without endorsing a particular moral stance.
