Sides A, B, X and Y are names for theological positions on homosexuality, which are used by some Christian churches and communities. In general, those who affirm same-sex marriage as valid fall under "Side A,"[1] while those who do not affirm it fall under "Side B," "Side X," or "Side Y".[2]
Although differing on approaches to same-sex marriage, all four groups generally care about problems that affect those who identify as LGBT or struggle with same-sex attraction, like mental health, loneliness, and homelessness.[2][3][4][5] In particular, Side A and Side B are generally opposed to conversion therapy and affirm LGBT identification (namely, accepting the term "gay Christian"), while Side X tends to affirm the desire to attain exclusive heterosexuality and use the term "ex-gay".[6][7] Side Y is generally opposed to all identity politics[8][9] and affirms Christian regeneration as the only meaningful transformation.[10][11]
Despite these general characteristics, there is no official set of definitions for the four groups. For this reason and for others, individuals may not always formalize themselves as "Side insert letter here Christians." Some, especially Side Y Christians, may even favor more biblically based language, like "Bible-believing Christian"[12][13] or "eunuch for the kingdom of God."[14]
- ^ Shirley, Betsy (January 11, 2016). "The Gay Christian Network Conference Just Met in Houston. Here's Why That's Significant". Sojo.net. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ a b "The Four Sides". Life on Side B. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ Post, Kathryn (November 5, 2021). "Traditional 'Side B' LGBTQ Christians experience a renaissance". Religion News Service. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ Post, Kathryn (December 6, 2022). "Some LGBTQ Believers Stick with Faiths That Repudiate Them". AP News. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ Wan, Sam; Balogh, Akos (May 17, 2021). "How Christians Can Love Those Who Experience Attraction to the Same Sex". The Gospel Coalition | Australia. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ PhD, Mike Rosebush (November 1, 2021). "Gay Husband + Straight Wife = Mixed Bag". GAYoda. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ "Three Concerns with the Term "Same-Sex Attracted"". The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender. February 19, 2019. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ "Identity Politics and the Death of Christian Unity". 9Marks. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ Yuan, Christopher. "Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ [PART 1 Roundtable] Rosaria Butterfield & Christopher Yuan: Pronouns - The Becket Cook Show Ep. 124. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ University of South Florida - Rosaria Butterfield Q&A. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ Culture, Center for Faith and (October 11, 2016). "Rosaria Butterfield: We Need Less "Facebook Doctrine," More "Biblical Doctrine"". Christ and Culture. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ Carter, Joe (June 16, 2017). "50 Resources for Equipping the Church on Homosexuality and Same-Sex Marriage". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ "Eunuch for the Kingdom of God".
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