The Gay Agenda: It's Dividing the Family, the Church, and a Nation is a 2004 book authored by Dr. Ronnie W. Floyd, a prominent Southern Baptist leader and pastor. The book presents a conservative Christian perspective, arguing that the LGBTQ+ movement, referred to as the 'gay agenda,' poses a significant threat to traditional family structures, Christian values, and American society. Floyd defends traditional marriage as defined by biblical scripture and critiques the advancement of same-sex unions, court challenges to marriage bans, and the influence of these issues in schools, workplaces, churches, and homes. It calls for resistance against what the author sees as moral decay, emphasizing the authority of the Bible in addressing these controversies. The publication emerged during a period of heightened cultural debates over same-sex marriage in the United States, coinciding with legal and social shifts leading up to the 2004 elections and the Federal Marriage Amendment discussions. Floyd, who later became president of the Southern Baptist Convention, uses the book to rally evangelical Christians against perceived encroachments on religious freedoms and family norms. It has been marketed primarily through Christian bookstores and publishers, positioning itself as a resource for church leaders, parents, and policymakers concerned with cultural issues. Critics have condemned the book for promoting homophobic views and oversimplifying complex social dynamics, while supporters praise it for upholding traditional values. Published by New Leaf Press, an imprint focused on conservative Christian literature, the book reflects broader networks of influence within evangelical media and organizations opposing LGBTQ+ rights.