Chris Damian
@cdamianwrites.bsky.social
JD, CSMA. I write on Catholicism, (homo)sexuality, race, creativity. Occasionally mistaken for a theologian (which I am not). Corporate attorney on the side. https://linktr.ee/chrisdamian
Just want to note that this is Fox News on the same day.
One covers police investigating a threatening anti-ICE poster, while the other covers the Trump admin pardoning a Jan 6 defendant who threatened to shoot FBI agents.
One covers police investigating a threatening anti-ICE poster, while the other covers the Trump admin pardoning a Jan 6 defendant who threatened to shoot FBI agents.
November 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Just want to note that this is Fox News on the same day.
One covers police investigating a threatening anti-ICE poster, while the other covers the Trump admin pardoning a Jan 6 defendant who threatened to shoot FBI agents.
One covers police investigating a threatening anti-ICE poster, while the other covers the Trump admin pardoning a Jan 6 defendant who threatened to shoot FBI agents.
“Legends attract the very best in our times, just as ideologies attract the average, and whispered tales of gruesome secret powers behind the scenes attract the very worst.”
Hannah Arendt in 1950,
reflecting on the totalitarianism she had just witnessed in the West
Hannah Arendt in 1950,
reflecting on the totalitarianism she had just witnessed in the West
October 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
“Legends attract the very best in our times, just as ideologies attract the average, and whispered tales of gruesome secret powers behind the scenes attract the very worst.”
Hannah Arendt in 1950,
reflecting on the totalitarianism she had just witnessed in the West
Hannah Arendt in 1950,
reflecting on the totalitarianism she had just witnessed in the West
Where are all the Christians who reject false sin-based identities and insist on use of true identities? Maybe we should refer to these people as they most truly are: beloved children of God.
October 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Where are all the Christians who reject false sin-based identities and insist on use of true identities? Maybe we should refer to these people as they most truly are: beloved children of God.
Catholicism is kind of agnostic about whether nations should have kings or presidents. But it’s not agnostic about this.
October 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Catholicism is kind of agnostic about whether nations should have kings or presidents. But it’s not agnostic about this.
In my latest interview, Greg and I talk about how it took him years to realize what he went through was conversion therapy, how that counselor’s bad advice drove him to hurt others, and what accountability and healing have looked like since…
m.youtube.com/watch?v=4kAc...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=4kAc...
The Dark Side of Conversion Therapy No One Talks About - Chiles v Salazar
YouTube video by Chris Damian
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October 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
In my latest interview, Greg and I talk about how it took him years to realize what he went through was conversion therapy, how that counselor’s bad advice drove him to hurt others, and what accountability and healing have looked like since…
m.youtube.com/watch?v=4kAc...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=4kAc...
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I am grateful to @lukeslamdunkwilson.bsky.social, @cdamianwrites.bsky.social, @mfsavoices.org, and Darren Calhoun for courageously raising their voices for queer youth and for reform in religious communities. ❤️
The Supreme Court seems likely to overrule a law banning conversion therapy for minors, horrifying queer faith leaders and their allies after years of fighting to protect queer children.
sojo.net/articles/new...
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The Christian Activists Supporting a Conversion Therapy Ban
“It’s about affirming that every person, including every queer person, bears the divine image and deserves to live free from psychological and spiritual harm,” Bridget Cabrera said.
sojo.net
October 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I am grateful to @lukeslamdunkwilson.bsky.social, @cdamianwrites.bsky.social, @mfsavoices.org, and Darren Calhoun for courageously raising their voices for queer youth and for reform in religious communities. ❤️
Going to the No Kings protest in Minneapolis today if anyone wants to come along! Starts at 1 at The Commons. Wear yellow!
October 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Going to the No Kings protest in Minneapolis today if anyone wants to come along! Starts at 1 at The Commons. Wear yellow!
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As the Vatican publicizes its changing tone on the LGBTQ community, a new generation of current and former Roman Catholic content creators are shining a spotlight on high-control pockets of homophobia and so-called "conversion therapy" within the church.
Queer current, former Catholics confront conversion therapy, homophobia
Like a lot of kids, gay, straight, and in-between, Cade Bradley recalls his middle school years as having been a “socially awkward and confused phase in life."
www.ebar.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:32 PM
As the Vatican publicizes its changing tone on the LGBTQ community, a new generation of current and former Roman Catholic content creators are shining a spotlight on high-control pockets of homophobia and so-called "conversion therapy" within the church.
Catholics often say the Church’s teaching on homosexuality is timeless—unchanging since the beginning. But what if that’s not true?
m.youtube.com/watch?v=YBwg...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=YBwg...
The Catholic Church’s “Ex-Gay” Pyramid Scheme Exposed
YouTube video by Chris Damian
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October 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Catholics often say the Church’s teaching on homosexuality is timeless—unchanging since the beginning. But what if that’s not true?
m.youtube.com/watch?v=YBwg...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=YBwg...
I read the studies so you don’t have to
How reliable are the claims of Joseph Nicolosi, Jr.?
Nicolosi's own study is valuable as an illustration of why one should be skeptical of him.
chrisdamian.substack.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I read the studies so you don’t have to
People who oppose conversion therapy need to take a hard look at ourselves and how we’re tackling this issue.
Chiles oral arguments reminded me of the disastrous Trump-Biden debate, where Biden said some truths really badly, and Trump told a bunch of lies really compellingly.
Chiles oral arguments reminded me of the disastrous Trump-Biden debate, where Biden said some truths really badly, and Trump told a bunch of lies really compellingly.
October 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
People who oppose conversion therapy need to take a hard look at ourselves and how we’re tackling this issue.
Chiles oral arguments reminded me of the disastrous Trump-Biden debate, where Biden said some truths really badly, and Trump told a bunch of lies really compellingly.
Chiles oral arguments reminded me of the disastrous Trump-Biden debate, where Biden said some truths really badly, and Trump told a bunch of lies really compellingly.
A number of friends upset at how the Chiles oral arguments went today. But here’s the thing… whether or not the Supreme Court upholds conversion therapy bans, our job is the same
October 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
A number of friends upset at how the Chiles oral arguments went today. But here’s the thing… whether or not the Supreme Court upholds conversion therapy bans, our job is the same
A lot of Christian organizations and leaders are spreading misinformation about conversion therapy right now. This really damages the credibility of the Church and leads to harm. We need to be much more attentive to this.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Christian group ‘deceived’ supreme court about LGBTQ+ research, cited scholars say
Exclusive: Experts say Alliance Defending Freedom, arguing to revive conversion therapy, ‘profoundly misrepresented’ their work in case threatening trans and queer youth
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
A lot of Christian organizations and leaders are spreading misinformation about conversion therapy right now. This really damages the credibility of the Church and leads to harm. We need to be much more attentive to this.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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I thought bearing false witness was bad. But I guess we are on bible 2.0 now.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Christian group ‘deceived’ supreme court about LGBTQ+ research, cited scholars say
Exclusive: Experts say Alliance Defending Freedom, arguing to revive conversion therapy, ‘profoundly misrepresented’ their work in case threatening trans and queer youth
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I thought bearing false witness was bad. But I guess we are on bible 2.0 now.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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They literally just fought a Supreme Court case for the right to racially profile. It was in the news!
DHS's Tricia McLaughlin: "It is a disgusting smear to say there is racial profiling going on."
October 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
They literally just fought a Supreme Court case for the right to racially profile. It was in the news!
Now on Spotify ☺️
Spotify – Web Player
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October 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Now on Spotify ☺️
My Chicago friends are sharing 2 experiences of ICE:
1. Agents standing around doing nothing
2. Agents creating fear in communities that felt safe before they were there
They want ICE gone, and they’re getting radicalized against ICE because of its escalating tactics.
1. Agents standing around doing nothing
2. Agents creating fear in communities that felt safe before they were there
They want ICE gone, and they’re getting radicalized against ICE because of its escalating tactics.
October 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
My Chicago friends are sharing 2 experiences of ICE:
1. Agents standing around doing nothing
2. Agents creating fear in communities that felt safe before they were there
They want ICE gone, and they’re getting radicalized against ICE because of its escalating tactics.
1. Agents standing around doing nothing
2. Agents creating fear in communities that felt safe before they were there
They want ICE gone, and they’re getting radicalized against ICE because of its escalating tactics.
In this latest interview, licensed psychologist and Catholic author Dr. Julia Sadusky joins us to talk about real-world care for gender-questioning teens!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HYG...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HYG...
Helping Families Navigate Gender Questions - A Catholic Therapist's Perspective (Chiles v Salazar)
YouTube video by Chris Damian
www.youtube.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
In this latest interview, licensed psychologist and Catholic author Dr. Julia Sadusky joins us to talk about real-world care for gender-questioning teens!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HYG...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HYG...
#tbt the last album
85. Queer Catholics & The Tortured Poets Department w/ Chris Damian
open.spotify.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:02 AM
#tbt the last album
The ex-gay movement never really went away—it just rebranded. In this episode, I explore why conversion therapy bans don’t go far enough, how ex-gay narratives slip under the radar, and what LGBTQ+ Catholics need to watch for when seeking support.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdW2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdW2...
Catholicism and Conversion Therapy: The Dark Secret
YouTube video by Chris Damian
www.youtube.com
September 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The ex-gay movement never really went away—it just rebranded. In this episode, I explore why conversion therapy bans don’t go far enough, how ex-gay narratives slip under the radar, and what LGBTQ+ Catholics need to watch for when seeking support.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdW2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdW2...
If we want to get serious about political violence, we need to look at what those who targeted Charlie Kirk, Melissa Hortman, John Hoffman, John Shapiro, President Trump, and Paul Pelosi had in common.
Hint: it's not political affiliation.
Hint: it's not political affiliation.
September 30, 2025 at 1:06 AM
If we want to get serious about political violence, we need to look at what those who targeted Charlie Kirk, Melissa Hortman, John Hoffman, John Shapiro, President Trump, and Paul Pelosi had in common.
Hint: it's not political affiliation.
Hint: it's not political affiliation.
So excited to share this conversation with David Palmieri, a Catholic school teacher who has nearly 30 years accompanying LGBTQ+ kids. We talk about harmful vs helpful messaging, pastoral postures, and how we can provide support through our faith...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBPM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBPM...
What Catholic Schools Can Do for LGBTQ Youth
YouTube video by Chris Damian
www.youtube.com
September 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
So excited to share this conversation with David Palmieri, a Catholic school teacher who has nearly 30 years accompanying LGBTQ+ kids. We talk about harmful vs helpful messaging, pastoral postures, and how we can provide support through our faith...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBPM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBPM...
What if we just assumed that all anonymous trolls aren’t actually people, but are programmed bots whose purpose it is to steal our attention and energy, and entrap us into simplistic arguments that further divide us from one another and make us cynical, paranoid, and combative?
September 27, 2025 at 7:04 PM
What if we just assumed that all anonymous trolls aren’t actually people, but are programmed bots whose purpose it is to steal our attention and energy, and entrap us into simplistic arguments that further divide us from one another and make us cynical, paranoid, and combative?
Some Catholics are presenting themselves as experts on gender identity at the Supreme Court. But if their arguments are the best the Church has to offer, it raises serious questions about the Church’s seriousness, competence, and care for LGBTQ+ people…
youtu.be/D_zMfWz3w-g?...
youtu.be/D_zMfWz3w-g?...
Catholic “Experts” and the Supreme Court Conversion Therapy Case (Chiles v Salazar)
YouTube video by Chris Damian
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September 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Some Catholics are presenting themselves as experts on gender identity at the Supreme Court. But if their arguments are the best the Church has to offer, it raises serious questions about the Church’s seriousness, competence, and care for LGBTQ+ people…
youtu.be/D_zMfWz3w-g?...
youtu.be/D_zMfWz3w-g?...
Just started reading Arendt’s “The Origins of Totalitarianism”
September 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Just started reading Arendt’s “The Origins of Totalitarianism”