‘A God Who Continually Surprises Us’: A Q&A With a Theologian Who Changed His Mind About Gay Marriage
By: Peter Wehner
An article publsihed in the New York Times, renowned New Testament scholar, Richard Hays, shares how his theological stance on gay marriage evolved over nearly three decades. In a dialogue with Peter Wehner, Hays explains that interactions with LGBTQ students and church members led him to recognize that committed, loving same-sex relationships can embody Christian virtues of grace, inclusion, and faithfulness. He believes that focusing only on biblical “proof texts” is too narrow—rather, the broader narrative of Scripture emphasizes God’s generosity and surprises, which can support affirming same-sex unions within the church.
By: Peter Wehner
An article publsihed in the New York Times, renowned New Testament scholar, Richard Hays, shares how his theological stance on gay marriage evolved over nearly three decades. In a dialogue with Peter Wehner, Hays explains that interactions with LGBTQ students and church members led him to recognize that committed, loving same-sex relationships can embody Christian virtues of grace, inclusion, and faithfulness. He believes that focusing only on biblical “proof texts” is too narrow—rather, the broader narrative of Scripture emphasizes God’s generosity and surprises, which can support affirming same-sex unions within the church.
By: Peter Wehner
An article publsihed in the New York Times, renowned New Testament scholar, Richard Hays, shares how his theological stance on gay marriage evolved over nearly three decades. In a dialogue with Peter Wehner, Hays explains that interactions with LGBTQ students and church members led him to recognize that committed, loving same-sex relationships can embody Christian virtues of grace, inclusion, and faithfulness. He believes that focusing only on biblical “proof texts” is too narrow—rather, the broader narrative of Scripture emphasizes God’s generosity and surprises, which can support affirming same-sex unions within the church.