1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture

What if a single word, poorly translated, changed the course of history?

1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted a Culture is a compelling documentary that chronicles the journey of researchers who uncovered a monumental shift in biblical translation. The film explores how the word "homosexual" first appeared in the Revised Standard Version of the Bible in 1946—not as a direct translation of the original Greek, but as a misguided interpretation of words that originally referred to something entirely different.

Through rigorous academic research and heartfelt personal stories, the documentary challenges long-held assumptions and illuminates how this specific linguistic choice fueled decades of anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment within religious and political spheres.

Event Sponsors

This special viewing is proudly brought to you by a coalition dedicated to inclusion, education, and faith-based advocacy:

• Sponsored by: Interfaith Alliance