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If you see something you don't like, ignore it. I do. "Matthew Vines and I were complete strangers until we found ourselves in the middle of the same controversy for saying something so many gay men also think: we prefer to be called gay—not queer. Matthew has spent more than a decade challenging conservative Christianity’s teachings about homosexuality and arguing that gay people should not have to choose between their faith and their sexuality. In this conversation, we talk about the backlash to his “gay not queer” article, what it means to be a gay Christian, the state of gay rights in 2026, and what happens when you disagree with your own community. We don’t agree on everything, and we don’t expect everyone to agree with us. But gay men fought for the freedom to define ourselves—not to conform." Chapters 00:00 How Matthew Vines and I Met 02:57 Growing Up Gay and Christian 05:56 Where the Church Stands on Gay People Today 09:03 How LGBTQ+ Advocacy Has Changed 11:57 The “Queering” of the LGBTQ+ Movement 14:53 Gay vs. Queer 18:02 LGBTQ+ Books and Children 23:35 Queer Theory in Schools 26:35 Are LGBTQ+ Activists Hurting Public Support? 30:56 Matthew’s Critique of Queer Theory 34:30 Identity Politics Inside the Gay Community 38:12 Why Dissent Gets You Called a “Pick Me” 45:53 Can LGBT People Disagree and Still Be Allies? #MatthewVines #GayNotQueer #GayChristian #GayMen #LGBTQ #GayRights 47m31s 30 Aug 2026 Therapy for Gay Men Matthew Vines Reveals Why More Gay Men Are Rejecting “Queer” - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN7O415tcv4 Some background on the Bible: "The Untold Story About The Politics Behind the Council of Nicaea The Council of Nicaea is often remembered as a defining moment in Christian history — where doctrine was settled and unity established. But behind the sacred image lies a story of politics, power, and hidden agendas. In this episode of Historical Rabbit Holes, we explore the untold history of Christianity and the true hidden history of the Catholic Church. Far from being only about faith, the Nicene Council was also a stage where emperors, bishops, and rival factions fought to control the future of the Church. What role did Rome’s politics play in shaping Christianity? How did the decisions of the Council of Nicaea — which books to keep, which to erase — define what billions believe today? And what hidden history of the Church still remains in the shadows? Join us as we uncover the untold story of the Council of Nicaea, where theology met empire, and the future of Christianity was forged in debate, power struggles, and secrecy. ✨ Subscribe to Historical Rabbit Holes for more journeys into forbidden, hidden, and untold history." The Untold Story About The Politics Behind the Council of Nicaea - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvvEcY6AlB8 Don't believe everything you read—especially a copy edit approved by a Roman Emperor. "... The Council of Nicaea was convened by the Roman Emperor Constantine, who was concerned about the growing division within the Christian church. The council brought together bishops from across the Roman Empire to discuss theological and doctrinal issues, including the question of which texts should be included in the Bible. ..." The Council of Nicaea and the Formation of the Biblical Canon | History of the Bible Online https://biblehistoryonline.com/blog/the-council-of-nicaea-and-the-formation-of-the-biblical-canon LGB International https://www.lgbinternational.org/ About | Gays Against Groomers https://www.gaysagainstgroomers.com/about Log Cabin Republicans drop transgender movement, refocus on LGB rights | Fox News https://www.foxnews.com/media/log-cabin-republicans-removes-t-from-lgbt-advocacy-says-radical-trans-activists-eroding-gay-support