Thinking Out Loud with Alan Shlemon

Yes, Jesus Did Say Something about Homosexuality

Alan responds to the common claim that Jesus never said anything about homosexuality.

Can We Use the Word “Allah” to Refer to God?

Alan explains why the word, “Allah” is not a general term for God.

Which Requires Consent: Puberty or Puberty Blockers?

Alan responds to the claim that children should be required to consent to puberty.

Does Christianity, Like Islam, Order the Death of Apostates?

Some skeptics of Christianity allege that the Bible, like Islam, commands Christians to kill apostates. Alan addresses this claim and explains the three steps he took to resolve this challenge.

How the Film 1946 Fails to Advance Pro-Gay Theology

Alan wrote two critical articles about the film, 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture, prior to ever watching the film. Now that he's seen it, Alan evaluates whether his assessment was correct.

Why Study How to Interpret the Bible?

Alan offers two reasons why every Christian should study how to interpret the Bible.

How to Engage Online

Alan provides three tips for how to properly engage online.

Does Eve Provide Evidence for Transgenderism?

Alan addresses the claim that because Eve was formed from a male rib, she represents the first transgender woman. Consequently, the Bible (and God) permits transgenderism.

Christians, Speak Clearly and Not in Christianese

Alan explains the importance of not speaking in Christianese when you're sharing your Christian convictions.

Pro-Gay Theology Follows a Pattern of Past Interpretive Mistakes

Alan points out how the interpretive mistakes made by pro-gay theology advocates today have been made in the past.