Baptists and gays

The Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists is made up of Baptist churches, organizations, and individuals who welcome and affirm people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, and advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender inclusion within Baptist faith communities.

In this article, we will delve into the complex landscape of Southern Baptist beliefs regarding homosexuality, examining the denomination's historical perspective, official statements, and current positions on key issues such as same-sex marriage, LGBTQ+ rights, conversion therapy, and LGBTQ+ inclusion in the church.

Problems in American Baptist life surfaced more than a decade ago when a group calling itself the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists (AWAB) appeared. The group supports the appointment of openly homosexual ministers and the acceptance of the homosexual lifestyle in Baptist circles.

The Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists, a national organization advocating for the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ people within Baptist communities of faith.