Particularly helpful were the chapters on the history of the gay rights movement in America…. Most people sitting in the pew have no understanding how homosexuality has become so normalized in our society
Authors Joe Dallas (Desires in Conflict, The Gay Gospel, When Homosexuality Hits Home) and Dr. Nancy Heche (The Truth Comes Out) team up to tackle the divisive issue of homosexuality in The Complete Christian Guide to Understanding Homosexuality (http://amzn.to/arXloE).
Many Christians are looking for a thoughtful response to homosexuality. This 500-page book is a “one-stop Walmart” for people who want a comprehensive understanding of homosexuality.
It is a very readable book that needs to be read by pastors, church workers, counselors and those who struggle with same-sex attraction. Readers will find answers to questions that many are asking: Is homosexuality genetic? What is homosexuality? What is the proper response when a relative or friend says they’re gay? Should homosexuals serve in the military? What about gay marriage and adoption? What are the legal ramifications of homosexuality? How should the church respond?
Especially helpful is the way the book is formatted. Each chapter is followed by a section that outlines its main points. Then the reader is given a list of supplemental resources for further study. To some, it may feel like a textbook. I appreciated the footnotes at the end of the chapter. The book is well researched and documented. It is long, thorough and not boring.
Dr. Jeffrey Winter, pastor of Faith Church of Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., is the founder of OnebyOne and board member of Exodus International
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