"Homosexual" Wasn't in the Bible Until 1946 — Here's How A Mistranslation Fueled LGBTQ+ Hate

Did the word “homosexual” really appear in the Bible for the first time in 1946?In this episode of the You Can Be Both podcast, host Lauren Lanzaretta interviews Sharon “Rocky” Roggio, director of the documentary 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture.The film investigates how the word homosexual entered an English Bible translation for the FIRST TIME in 1946 — and how that translation has shaped modern conversations around Christianity, LGBTQ identity, and faith.Using archived research from Yale University, scholars, and historical records, the documentary explores how a translation decision influenced theology, culture, and the global debate about LGBTQ people in the church.If you’ve ever asked:• Can you be LGBTQ and Christian?• Does the Bible actually condemn homosexuality?• What happened in the 1946 Bible translation?This conversation breaks down the history, the scholarship, and the real-life impact.⸻🎙 In This Episode00:00 – Introduction to the You Can Be Both podcast01:40 – Why the documentary 1946 is so important03:50 – The discovery of the Bible mistranslation06:00 – Why the director quit her job to make this film10:00 – Growing up Christian and LGBTQ12:00 – How the translation controversy was discovered19:00 – Why allies are essential in LGBTQ faith spaces21:00 – The impact the film has had worldwide27:00 – Understanding the original Greek context33:00 – The “clobber verses” explained38:00 – Navigating faith as an LGBTQ Christian46:00 – Family, faith, and difficult conversations54:00 – What’s next for the 1946 movement⸻🎬 Watch the Documentary1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted CultureStreaming on major platforms including Amazon, Apple TV, and YouTube.Learn more:https://1946themovie.com⸻🌈 About the PodcastYou Can Be Both explores the intersection of faith, identity, and healing from religious trauma.The show features conversations with theologians, filmmakers, creators, and LGBTQ Christians who are redefining what faith can look like.🌈 LGBTQ Healing & Resource Guide: https://www.laurenlanzaretta.com/youcanbeboth🎵 Lauren's music: search Lauren Lanzaretta on Spotify, Apple Music & YouTube⸻🔔 Subscribe for More Conversations About:LGBTQ ChristianityFaith and sexualityBible translation historyChristian deconstructionInclusive theology#1946Documentary#LGBTQChristian#FaithAndSexuality#BibleTranslation#christiandeconstruction If this episode helped you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.Support You Can Be Both: https://account.venmo.com/u/youcanbeboth