The news that the Bishop of Grantham is gay, and in a celibate relationship, prompts Karen Pollock to ask why the Church of England puts the feelings of homophobes above those of LGBTQ+ Christians.
Tag: Homophobia
Andre Gray: actions speaker louder than words
Premier League footballer Andre Gray has come under fire for homophobic tweets posted in 2012. In this piece, Hadley argues that actions speak louder than words when it comes to repentance.
Where do I belong?
As part of our All roads lead to...series Karen Pollock writes of their personal experiences of being told London was the place to be.
Let me line up the f*ggots and the tr*nnies for you
The anti-PC brigade are at it again. It turns out we're still oppressing them by objecting to their hatefulness.
Don’t patronise us with the emptiness of #prayfororlando
Whilst it's always heartening to have support, Jon B explains why, in his view, #prayfororlando is a hollow gesture that diverts people from taking real action against hate.
Language: The devil is in the detail
Guest writer, Hadley, discusses the ramifications of a controversial decision by a Paris tribunal in a case of homophobic language in the workplace.
An everyday story of queer country folk
For many LGBTQ+ people life outside the cities is anything but a rural idyll.
Gay men are fully-rounded emotional, social and, yes, sexual beings. Deal with it!
Why does the idea of gay men having sex freak so many people out? Lee Williscroft-Ferris discusses the issue of social desexualisation.
So, this is Christmas?
Christmas can be a difficult time for many LGBTQ+ people who are estranged from their families. Karen Pollock explores the myths and pressures of the perfect family Christmas
What Tyson Fury has taught us about the acceptability of homophobia
Following Lee Williscroft-Ferris' piece on the Tyson Fury furore, guest writer Lewis Henshall looks at what the issue says about homophobia in the media and in society at large.
The Queerness 