Queer Dating and Religion: My Experience Dating a Devout Christian

I knew from the beginning that my ex-girlfriend, L, was magic and her unique relationship to God made my experience of her all the more holy. What I never realized, however, was how much L’s Christian faith affected me personally during our time together. Like most things, this was revealed to me after its ending.

I was brought up by a culturally Catholic mother and an Agnostic father. Both of my parents were progressive and allowed me to decide for myself what iteration of faith — if any — I wanted to prescribe to…