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  • I Thought Gay Celibacy Was My Only Option — I Was Wrong
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    I Thought Gay Celibacy Was My Only Option — I Was Wrong

    The most difficult part of convincing someone when you are begging for food is figuring out what kind of face to make — appearing both in…
    Go to the profile of Patrick Flores
    Patrick Flores
    Nov 22, 2017
    A Church For Those Who Need It Most

    A Church For Those Who Need It Most

    I have told myself a lot of lies in my life.
    Go to the profile of Rob Carmack
    Rob Carmack
    Jan 19, 2018
    Where Do Christians Fit Into the Queer Community?

    Where Do Christians Fit Into the Queer Community?

    The other night, I was having dinner with a few friends when I was reminded of what a precarious space LGBTQ Christians occupy in the…
    Go to the profile of Jonah Venegas
    Jonah Venegas
    Jan 20, 2018
    queer art gives you permission to feel

    queer art gives you permission to feel

    If you’ve spoken to me recently, you know that I’ve probably been raving about this film called Call Me By Your Name, a queer film that…
    Go to the profile of Jonah Venegas
    Jonah Venegas
    Jan 15, 2018
    Dear Straight People, How Did Your Coming Out Go?

    Dear Straight People, How Did Your Coming Out Go?

    Several years ago a conservative Catholic group posted a “coming out” video. I have some follow-up questions for them.
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    Patrick Flores
    Jan 9, 2018
    Why I Think There Is a Place for Corporations During PRIDE Month

    Why I Think There Is a Place for Corporations During PRIDE Month

    For most of my life I have only known jobs where the closet was essential to my paycheck.
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    Patrick Flores
    Jun 4, 2018
    Caught In The Middle — A Brief Opening Reflection

    Caught In The Middle — A Brief Opening Reflection

    A Brief Opening Reflection
    Go to the profile of Garrett Ruble
    Garrett Ruble
    Nov 29, 2017
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