Another Casualty of Homophobia: Platonic Male Affection
"On a trip to southern Spain a few years ago, my partner and I were invited to a friend’s home for Shabbat dinner. As we were seated at...
Bosom Buddies: A Photo History of Male Affection
"The poses, facial expressions, and body language of the men below will strike the modern viewer as very gay indeed. But it is crucial to...
The History and Nature of Man Friendships
"Friendships are an important part of a man’s life. Friends are those men you can count on when the chips are down. They’ll back you up...
Friendship and Vulnerability
"It’s deeply poignant that we should expend so much effort on trying to look strong before the world – when, all the while, it’s really...
The Ancient Greeks’ 6 Words for Love (And Why Knowing Them Can Change Your Life)
"The ancient Greeks were just as sophisticated in the way they talked about love, recognizing six different varieties. They would have...
I’m a 32-year-old virgin, and I’m living the feminist dream
"Celibacy and chastity, as I have come to understand as a Catholic, are virtues that are practiced with a purpose. Chastity isn’t simply...
We Need Messy Churches: The son of a gay dad and lesbian mom on how to think about LGBT people at ou
"Christian leaders need to get to know and build relationships with those in their congregation who identify as LGBT. Spend time with a...
Men Crave Intimate Friendships, Too
"I've often said that I think the need for meaningful friendship is just as crucial for men, and probably even more important for us to...
Being Single Is Hard
"I think it makes us uncomfortable to admit our interdependence. No one ever says to single people “it may be worth being single for a...
Guidance for Churches on Membership, Baptism, Communion, Leadership, and Service for Gay and Lesbian
"There is perhaps no question more central to the human heart than this: Can I belong? We are made for communion with God and others. We...
