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This Blog argues that LGBTQ+ people should be fully accepted within Christianity, challenging traditional interpretations that condemn same-sex relationships. It contends that sexual orientation is not a choice and that attempts to change it are ineffective and harmful. I advocate reading the Bible critically, considering its historical context, human authorship, translation complexities and evolving interpretations. Traditional passages condemning homosexuality, I argue, have often been misinterpreted, particularly through modern translation choices. Ultimately, Christians are urged to prioritise Jesus’s teachings on justice, mercy, compassion and faithfulness over rigid doctrinal certainty, recognising the profound harm caused by rejection, shame and exclusion.