08/31/2026
“You were not a mistake. A translation was.”
For generations, many LGBTQ+ people have grown up hearing that their identity was something to be ashamed of, something that made them wrong, broken, or separated from love and acceptance.
But what if the words that shaped those beliefs came from a translation decision rather than the original text itself?
The word “homosexual” is a modern term that did not exist when the biblical texts were written. Its introduction into some English Bible translations in 1946 changed the way many people interpreted certain passages and influenced conversations about faith, identity, and belonging for generations.
Behind every word is a history. Behind every translation is a choice. And behind every interpretation are real people whose lives are impacted by those choices.
1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture explores the story behind one word and the questions it raises about language, faith, and the power of interpretation.
If you have ever questioned whether you were accepted, loved, or worthy because of what you were taught, this story is for you.
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