For a rising generation of Christians, the conversation about homosexuality is changing. Not that same-sex relationships jibe with biblical teachings, but that a rhetorical onslaught isn’t very Christian, either.
One of the mantras of evangelicalism over the past quarter-century regarding gay men and lesbians has been “hate the sin, love the sinner.” If, however, you Google the public statements made by evangelicals regarding our gay neighbors, you’ll uncover a virtual how-to manual on hating sin and little if anything about loving sinners.
