Tag: faith

One Key Thing We Need in Order to Rejoice During Trials

by Jacob Riggs, posted in Suffering

Rejoicing during trials seems stupid. I use that word intentionally not to be unnecessarily crass, but because our gut reaction to the idea of rejoicing in the middle of a trial feels that way. I mean, who, while enduring a vomit-inducing migraine will be receptive to someone saying, "Rejoice!"? It's important to keep in mind … Continue reading One Key Thing We Need in Order to Rejoice During Trials

Is Christianity Harmful to LGBT People? (3 of 5)

by Jacob Riggs, posted in LGBT

Welcome to part three of my five-part series that seeks to answer the question “Is Christianity Harmful to LGBT People?” In part one I laid the framework for this series and wrote about why this is an important topic to consider. In part two I shared my understanding of the traditional Christian understanding of LGBT … Continue reading Is Christianity Harmful to LGBT People? (3 of 5)