When Rights Meet Reality
This piece was originally published at Millennial Journal on July 16, 2014. We fight for rights, but not for eachContinue Reading
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The Labor of Love
I’m skeptical of the “romantic model” for friendship, because I’m skeptical of this model for any relationship.
A Love that Fills, and a Love that Opens
A true friendship not only fills the two friends, it also inspires and is devoted to the good of others.
On Erotic Interruptions, and the Lovesick God
This piece was originally published at Spiritual Friendship on June 11, 2014. Falling in love is like falling ill. ItContinue Reading
The Desirability of Truth
I couldn’t imagine another person truly converting without desiring.
Noticing the Unnoticed: Some Things I’ve Learned from Being Loved
Whatever your vocation is, a part of it will always be offering yourself to those around you.
“Just Get Married” and Other Uncaring Advice
When some of my gay friends talk about the struggles of living celibate lives, they are occasionally told by their more progressive friends that they should “just go get married.”
After the Third Way…
Even within the same faith each man’s way is an entirely personal one.
On Gay Jokes, and Friendship versus Presumption
Jokes are one of the first signs of friendship.
A Ministry to the Hateful and the Hated
It sometimes feels like being the bridge between two angry worlds.
Chris Damian 