According to most modern dictionaries, the word “gay” means someone is attracted to the same sex and not attracted to the opposite sex.
Despite this, some Christians prefer to describe themselves as “same-sex attracted” rather than “gay,” even though, by this definition, they mean the same thing.
On this website, we generally use the term “gay,” not “same-sex attracted,” to describe a person who is attracted to the same sex. It’s shorter, simpler, and more widely understood.
The term “same-sex attracted” is also offensive to some people and can cause unintentional hurt. This video helps to explain why:
However, not everyone agrees on what term to use, and some Christians worry that the term “gay” is too secular or has connotations they’re not comfortable with.
If you prefer a different term like “same-sex attracted” or the abbreviation “SSA,” we hope you’ll still find this site useful to you! Feel free to mentally replace the word “gay” with your chosen term every place it appears on our website.
