Unconditional
Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-vs-Christians Debate
Published on 16. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-4447-4542-9 (ISBN)
Description
'Gay.
The word seemed to hold the weight of eternity within its single syllable.
As strange as it may seem, in all the years I had struggled with my sexuality, the idea that I could be 'gay' had simply never crossed my mind. I was a Christian! That was my whole life! And Christians weren't gay.'
This could be the most important book you read this year.
It's a memoir.
An exploration of what is, and what could be.
Most of all, it's a clarion call to the church - to rediscover the love that Jesus called us to. Unconditionally.
'So many gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people give up on Christianity because they cannot reconcile who they are with what they were brought up to believe that the Bible teaches about sexuality. Here is a wonderfully told story of a brave young homosexual man who has struggled to hold onto his faith while still affirming himself as gay. This is a must-read.' Tony Campolo
The word seemed to hold the weight of eternity within its single syllable.
As strange as it may seem, in all the years I had struggled with my sexuality, the idea that I could be 'gay' had simply never crossed my mind. I was a Christian! That was my whole life! And Christians weren't gay.'
This could be the most important book you read this year.
It's a memoir.
An exploration of what is, and what could be.
Most of all, it's a clarion call to the church - to rediscover the love that Jesus called us to. Unconditionally.
'So many gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people give up on Christianity because they cannot reconcile who they are with what they were brought up to believe that the Bible teaches about sexuality. Here is a wonderfully told story of a brave young homosexual man who has struggled to hold onto his faith while still affirming himself as gay. This is a must-read.' Tony Campolo
Reviews / Votes
I believe that what is going on here is crucial for the destiny of the Church. Especially since [the Gay Christian Network] recognises [both sides in the gay/Christian debate], and that there is an ability to love and accept across those lines. * Tony Campolo * Justin Lee is a courageous, kind, thoughtful and emotionally sophisticated gay man who obviously loves Jesus and is fearless in his pursuit of God's reality. Here's hoping (and praying) that more of us straight followers of Jesus learn from his example and find a way to follow in Justin's footsteps. * Jim Henderson * Justin Lee appeared on a radio discussion on sexuality on Premier Radio * Premier Radio *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
174 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4447-4542-9 (9781444745429)
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E-Book
01/2013
Hodder Faith
€3.99
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Person
Justin Lee is the founder and executive director of The Gay Christian Network (GCN), a non-profit, interdenominational organisation working to increase dialogue between gays and Christians and support people on both sides wrestling with related issues. A passionate Christian from a conservative evangelical background, Justin thought he knew everything there was to know about the Christian approach to homosexuality - until unexpected events turned his world upside down and forced him to reconsider everything he believed. Today, his organisation works with individuals, families and churches to stop the debate from tearing people apart.