Love is an orientation
Subtitle: elevating the conversation with the gay community
By: Andrew P. Marin.
Publisher: IVP Books
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Downers Grove, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 204
ISBN-13: 9780830836260
Subjects: Homosexuality -- Religious aspects -- Christianity; Sex role -- Religious aspects -- Christianity; Love -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
Description: Discusses how Christians and the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community need to build a bridge of communication and understanding that is based on the gospel.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: When my friends came out; title: We don't need your god!; title: We are not your project; title: Stigma, shame & politics; title: Gay versus Christian & gay Christians; title: Activists don't speak for everybody; title: Who are we looking to for validation?; title: Reclaiming the word love; title: The big five : principles for a more constructive conversation; title: Laying the foundation; title: Building the bridge; title: 11crossing the bridge; title: Conclusion; title: Epilogue: Being gay and seeking God : three testimonies.