The Queer Jesus Saved My Soul

By Believe Out Loud | March 1, 2013 |
A painting of three people with a cross.

Before my feet could touch the ground under the pew of the Southern Baptist church of my youth, I was afraid. Every time the preacher screamed and pointed eternal damnations, I knew he was screaming and pointing at me. Sunday nights were awful. The fears were fresh and pressed deeply into the soft tissue of…

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I Think I’m Gay (CARTOON)

By Believe Out Loud | June 25, 2012
A cartoon of jesus and a woman holding hands.

Cartoon by David Hayward, NakedPastor David Hayward started a blog called nakedpastor in 2006, and initiated his public analysis of religion, the religious community and spirituality through his writings, art and cartoons. Today, David offers commentary on Jesus and being gay in, “I Think I’m Gay.” Learn more about nakedpastor

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Note: This Looks Easy To Get Together (CARTOON)

By Believe Out Loud | June 1, 2012
A cartoon of a heart with pieces of puzzles in it.

 CCartoon by David Hayward, NakedPastor David Hayward started a blog called nakedpastor in 2006, and initiated his public analysis of religion, the religious community and spirituality through his writings, art and cartoons. Today, David offers commentary of LGBT equality in a cartoon titled, “Note: This Looks Easy To Get Together.” Learn more about nakedpastor    …

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