Book Description
Chances are you know someone who is gay--a coworker, family member, or friend. And chances are, as a Christian, you're not exactly sure how to relate to this person. While the church has been pretty good at ''hating the sin,'' it hasn't really known how to ''love the sinner'' without fear of condoning a homosexual lifestyle. Chad Thompson, a man who has struggled with homosexual feelings, argues that ''homosexuality needs to be solved through relationships.'' Drawing from the life and words of Jesus, Thompson gives readers permission to love and befriend homosexuals before they change--and radically, even if they never change--their sexual orientation. This candid book includes an appendix of additional resources. It will be a valuable tool for pastors, teachers, counselors, and any Christian who knows someone who is gay.
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Refreshing, encouraging, and transparently written - a great resource!.......2007-01-30
After hearing Chad Thompson speak at Urbana06, I ordered his book and have thoroughly enjoyed reading and responding to it. The book is well written and accomplishes a number of things: it stretches typical default assumptions regarding how the church ought to show love tangibly to the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered) community and challenges the Christian community to act in love; it helps one to overcome certain stigmatisms that come as a result of a certain degree of unfamiliarity with the issue of homosexuality, homophobia, or simply the lack of being in a friendship with someone who struggles with and/or identifies themselves as homosexual; it encourages those who struggle with same-sex attraction but do not want to embrace the lifestyle (for whatever reason) that there really are healthy alternatives; finally, this book is at heart the story of Chad's journey written with great transparency, compassion, graciousness to all parties, and humility.
I recommend this book to anyone interested in this issues for whatever reason (especially if you are afraid of or unsure of how to approach this issue), and I would particularly recommend it to anyone who has been hurt by the church's sometimes un-compassionate, homophobic, or truly -unethical- response to those in the LGBT community. Hopefully we will all realize that evil per se is not found in any certain political party, activist group, or sexual orientation but it is found partly in every human being (us), and that we must all first deal with our own inner evil tendencies. Only then might we begin addressing the evil found outside of us, in our institutions and communities, with the kind of truth-seeking, humble, sacrificial love to which we have been called.
So Simple, Yet so Profound.......2006-11-28
I had heard about this book recently while listening to the author (Chad) on an interview from local Christian radio station in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area. His message, while certainly not backed up with tremendous scientific studies, is simple and quite profound. What struck me the most in this book was his point that there is a signficant difference between homosexual attraction and homosexual activity. While the author even admits he continues to struggle with male-to-male attraction from time to time, he nevertheless has found hope in non-sexual contact with men, which he believes fills a longing need that underscores his attraction to men in the first place - namely, a truly loving relationship without sexual activity.
Wow! In this macho-crazed America that we live in, how refreshing for someone to step forward and admit that perhaps men need each other as well, not in a sexual connotation, but in fulfilling a need that dates back to our earlier years when perhaps we had no father, or we had a father that was distant, or a father that was abusive and never loved us. We all need to be loved, men and women alike, and we all need each other. While non-sexual touch has worked for this author, it may not lessen homosexual desires among all men. Still, the author never intimates that this is a solution for all men with homosexual attractions. Nevertheless, I found the book, simple, yet quite profound in its approach and discussion of something about which most men simply choose NOT to discuss, period.
Thanks, Chad, for showing us tremendous compassion and warmth for many men and women alike that struggle with homosexual attractions, especially in a world that is often full of contempt and hatred toward people it deems "abnormal".
Thompson answers Christian Questions about Homosexuality.......2006-08-30
I loved this book. It answers the question of "is it a choice" in a fresh way that both Christians and homosexuals can agree with. He recommends that we love homosexuals to bring them to Christ rather than the fire and brimstone option.
And he does this by sharing his journey into and out of the homosexual life style.
Recommended reading for anyone who had friends,family, neighbors, co-workers that are gay and who wonders how to respond to them with a Christian perspective.
I shared this book with my mother is a lesbain and we were able to find may places to begin a conversation about "lifestyle" and Christ's love.
FALLS SHORT, BUT STILL HELPFUL.......2006-08-11
Although this book falls short in some ways, I still feel it has a lot to offer.
Its major shortcoming is that the author seems to downplay the failure rate of orientation-change therapy. Chad Thompson writes, "...we know from the testimonies of thousands that HOMOSEXUALITY IS A CHANGEABLE CONDITION" (p. 109, capitals added).
This statement seems to imply that ANY and ALL homoerotic persons who wish to change will be able to. Yet I seem to recall reading somewhere (possibly in NARTH literature) that of all same-sex oriented individuals who undergo orientation-change therapy, only 30% are completely successful, while another 30% are partially successful, and the final 40% fail to change.
Chad never mentions these statistics. (Perhaps he is afraid the high failure rate will scare people off, or make them lose hope? Or maybe he fears he will discover that, when limited to using current therapy methods, some homoerotic persons will find it, practically speaking, impossible to change?)
In spite of the book's main defect outlined above--underplaying the extreme difficulty some people face in attempting orientation-change--this book also has some good points.
Chapter four discusses teaching about sexual orientation in the public schools, and I think does a good job of advocating a balanced presentation (rather than just allowing a one-sided viewpoint which is favorable to same-sex erotic relationships).
Chapter five gives an overview of the scientific research about homoeroticism. It seems to me a fair, factual, and honest summary of the few actual studies that have been done to date.
Chapter six clearly outlines the author's understanding of the causes and development of same-sex erotic attractions. (Thompson feels that a deficiency of same-sex love and affirmation in childhood--particularly a boy's lack of a supportive/involved father, or a girl without a caring/nurturing mother--appears to be at the root of much homoerotic attraction in adulthood.)
Another strong area of the book is the author's description of the heaing/growth/transformation process that he himself has been going through. Central to this process is having healthy nonsexual relationships with other men. (Forgiving one's parents is also crucial to healing.)
Chad Thompson also feels it is unhealthy (and unwise) to remain secret about onen's sexual orientation, and I agree. Hence his challenge to the Christian community: "I believe that loving gay people requires us to fight for their right to live outside the closet without consequence, whether or not we agree with homosexuality" (p. 29). ("Without consequence" meaning without such things as derogatory jokes, slashed tires or losing one's job.)
Finally, Chad tells of his struggle in going public as an "ex-gay," and encourages other who hve made a similar orientation change to do the same.
Having looked at this book's main problem (minimizing the near-impossibility of orientation-change for some people, when limited to using current therapy methods), as well as having overviewed some of the book's positive aspects, I turn now to an area the author has entirely left out.
In addition to the widely-practiced "reparative therapy" which Chad Thompson advocates for homoerotic persons seeking orientation-change, there are other, less well-known therapeutic techniques which he never mentions. I believe including a section on these lesser-known types of therapy would make "Loving Homosexuals as Jesus Would" a stronger, more complete, and more valuable book.
For those who wish to read about such alternative therapies now, I recommend "Beyond the Brain: Birth, Death, and Transcendence in Psychotherapy," by Stanislav Grof, M.D. (Grof believes male homoeroticism has its deepest roots in the trauma of birth, and describes his unique form of therapy in [successfully] helping homoerotic men and women who desired orientation change.)
I also recommend two of his other books: "LSD Psychotherapy: The Healing Potential of Psychedellic Medicine" (my review mentions how today's therapists may still be able to apply the knowledge in this book to [legitimately] help their clients), and also Grof's "The Adventure of Self-Discovery" (about his method of group-hyperventilation therapy, which he calls "holotropic breathwork").
I should been so bold at his age!.......2006-01-16
Chad:
Thanks for having the guts to do what you have done. First you walked or should I say fought your way back to normality and out of homosexuality and then being bold enough to write about it for the world to see. I feel I should apologize for not having written it myself and saving you years of heartache. I lived through much of what you learned the hard way, but thanks to you those that follow will have much more help finding their way out of homosexuality.
Thanks for doing such a great job of making the topic and the process so clear and concise.
Book Description
Author Alan Chambers—a former homosexual himself—and four of his colleagues at Exodus International offer practical and biblical insights on how both individuals and churches can become a haven for homosexuals seeking freedom from same–sex attraction.
In this comprehensive guide to helping homosexuals, readers will learn about:
- The roots of homosexuality
- God’s radical grace for sexual sinners
- Reaching youth both within and outside the church
- Dealing with fear and ignorance in the church
- Leading gays to Christ
- Mentoring homosexuals in the church
- Three degrees of homosexuality: militant, moderate or repentant
- Five things not to do in reaching out to gays
and much more about this often perplexing subject.
Customer Reviews:
Offers hope to all sinners by reminding us of the power of Christ.......2007-01-17
Every Christian should buy this book. Alan Chambers and the leadership team at Exodus International have created a resource for the Church that is absolutely astounding and invaluable. The book opens with words of hope, power, and truth from Paul the Apostle:
Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. (1 Corinthians 6:9-11 - ESV)
Over the years, I have known individuals who have struggled with homosexuality in the church and out of the church, some openly and others in private. I have known homosexuals in the workplace who have embraced this lifestyle and have no interest in Jesus Christ. These situations can be difficult at times to communicate the grace and uncompromising truth of Jesus Christ. How I wished I had this resource for those circumstances!
This groundbreaking book articulates better than any other evangelism book in the marketplace what it takes to effectively reach out to this community. Compassion, mercy, and the convicting truth of Christ flow from the pages of this book so that the Christian is forced to re-examine why and how they are evangelizing, how they befriend other sinners, and whether there is hypocrisy and insincerity in their approach. There are stories that will encourage and break your heart as you read about real personal battles over sin and the souls of men and women for the Gospel of Christ.
This resource so clearly addresses the topics of homosexuality, sin, Christ, and the Gospel that frankly, it should be required reading for sharing the Gospel to any sinner struggling with any sin--not just the sin of homosexuality. If you are looking to understand the biblical perspective on this issue, wanting to reach out to this community with Christ, desiring to be the best witness for Christ that is possible, read this book. In closing, this book offers hope to all sinners by reminding us of the power of Christ to deliver us from sin and be restored in fellowship to Him. - John Fallahee, ChristianBookPreviews.com
honest book about a controversial subject.......2006-12-22
Alan Chambers is the president of Exodus Internatinal, an organization that helps men and women leave the homosexual lifestyle, through a saving faith in Jesus Christ. Once a gay man himself, he is now a Christian, married, with a son and a daughter.
He makes no effort to justify the lifestyle or deny what the Bible says about it. He does, however, explode several popular secular myths about homosexuality. He also points out a shameful situation that exists in our churches. We send missionaries overseas, but fail to address the mission field in our own community. All too often the gay men and women who do attend church feel unwelcome, and too many times they are met with hostility and protestors. This book is geared toward churches that are willing to minister to homosexuals, and is an important resource for anyone interested in taking the gospel to the homosexual community. Alan Chambers will probably take some heat from both sides over this book, because it's about a very controversial subject. I will admit I approached it with some reservations and preconcieved opinions, most of which I learned in church. I'm glad I read it and I strongly recommend it to anyone who is interested in ministry in this sadly neglected field.
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Telling his own story with great courage and vulnerability, Bergner describes how homosexual persons can turn from "disordered love" to healing and deliverance.
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Thou shalt not be aware.......2005-07-30
"Thou shalt not be aware" is the title of a book by non-religious therapist Alice Miller. Remarkably, people adopt this principle as a way of living. Of course, people are free to choose to live by it, and I don't have any problems with that. My experience is, however, that being curious about myself and discovering new elements of my personality have, without any exceptions, led me to an even more pleasurable life. Not once have my quest for awareness disappointed me. It has also made me more mature, albeit not without costs (which are small compared to the benefits).
It does, however, surprise me to see that several of the reviewers of this book to such a great extent, are oblivious to the fact that they live by that principle.
Bergner is merely telling his story, presenting his beliefs and his way of thinking. If your sexuality is fundamentally integrated into your personality - ask yourself what the problem with this book is. I, as a homosexual man curious about the nature of my own homosexuality - I'm not curious about yours - cannot see any problems. In fact, it provided interesting input in my own quest for an even more pleasurable life (whether his general theories are correct or not).
Too often, I do feel that gay men are disrespectful towards people curious about our sexuality. Why?
In my quest for a better way of living, I really do miss a book, which defends homosexuality by addressing the core issues of the nature of sexuality. That does, however, lead me to suspect that Bergner, Aardweg etc. really are right???
I recommend the book.
Great book for Struggling Gay (Chinese Version Translator).......2004-11-04
I was a lesbian but got saved through the salvations of Jesus Christ. This book honestly tell the TRUE story of how the author became a gay but later saved by Jesus Christ. Mario's book is very touching. I started crying when I read the first 3 chapters. Now, I am the translator for this book's Chinsese version. Great book, touches my heart and my soul, and help me to know where is my struggle for my homosexuality and relationship with God. The book is a intro-level book that will lead you to take a great step into homosexual healing by God's great power and love that you will never see. The book has lead me start journey the road of being sanctifed and to the wholeness renewal life.
I've read better.........2003-04-05
I've read several books in this series and this one is the poorest. The others were good. The other books are better.
illogical reactions.......2002-07-16
The negative responses and reviews to this book are illogical knee-jerk reactions (which would confound Mr. Spock -- that's "Mr. Spock," not Dr. Spock) by those who don't want to face or wrestle with the contents of the book, but only want to react to the title/subtitle. They even want to ensure that this book is not in print. That alone is reason enough to buy several copies!
The truth is often painful.......2002-04-12
It's very interesting to read other peoples reviews and reactions to marios book, which is all about sexual brokenness of every type - particularly heterosexual issues.
The hate reaction to this book seems to be from the very people that Mario is trying to reach out (with love - he knows what it's like, and he has suffered the pain!).
It requires a massive amount of honesty to recognise issues within ourselves. If your first reaction to this book i anger, ask yourself why?
Book Description
In this "brave and good book which shatters bad myths" (Commonweal), McNeill shows that the Bible does not condemn homosexuality, and argues that the Church must not continue its homophobic practices.
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Beginning of my Journey.......2003-08-05
At first I felt like this book was stretching what i knew as the truth of the Scripture, but as i started to open my mind and my heart i discovered what the purpose of the book was. it was to free gays and lesbians of the notion that the Bible and the church hates them. that there are other ways to intrepret the meaning behind the words. this was the first book pro-gay book i've read and it really did help me begin my journey of self discovery. i don't know if i am ready to step back into church as an openly gay christian, but one day i hope to. back by Scripture and by the love of God. the next book i hope to read is "Stranger at the Gate" by Mel White.
My minister recommended this.......2001-04-25
The minister at my local southern baptist church told me about this book, when my husband of 20 years began having an identity crisis problem. I found the information in this book to be helpful in dealing with his feelings of homosexuality. We did infact split in the end but the split was much cleaner than it might have been had I not found this book. There is an arizona resource helpline that also assisted me and recommended this book, they can be reached at 1-480-987-3979 or 1-480-831-6200, at the later number ask for Vicki.
Brave and challenging theology.......2000-01-20
I find John McNeill's The Church and the homosexual a clear example of what I call "Brave Theology". Mc Neill does not write an unfounded claim, but establishes his arguments on grounds of a hard work of scholarship. To support his views, he appeals to bible theology, philosophy and human sciences. Thus, he forces moral theologist to take his book into account, whether they like it or not. I am firmly convinced that in the future John Mc Neill will be remembered as a pioneer who dared challenge The Church's unsuitable and unacceptable view on homosexuality.
Pro Gay, Pro Christain!!!.......1999-01-09
I am an ordained minsiter of the Gospel, who is gay. This book is superbly written and researched. It was a great help for my acceptance process. A must have for minsiters who work with the gay community. God Bless John J. McNeill.
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Feeling good about your bigotry........2005-10-12
If you want to feel good about your bigotry against Gay Americans, read this book. This book does nothing to help you understand Gay Americans or why they deserve to be treated -- in all respects -- with the same kind of dignity and love you would hope for yourself.
compassionate, but lacking.......2001-06-05
As an evangelical Christian who believes that acting on homosexual desires is a sin, I approached this book with some trepidation. I knew that I would be challenged, but I also knew that it is our responsibility as Christians to fully understand and to examine our beliefs. I too have been repulsed by the way in which gays have been singled out for condemnation and hatred within our society, and how the church has been frequent accessories to that condemnation. Where is the love we are to be known for? Perhaps, I thought, we all have it wrong and need to accept that we have erred in our Biblical interpretation of sexuality. After a careful read, though, I can say that I was not persuaded. If you are inclined to accept their conclusions, then you will miss the false analogies, straw man arguments, word-mincing, hearsay, appeals to emotion and fallacies of arguments that sustain the flow of the book. Scholars and groups who seem to possess agendas are also not very convincing when appealed to as authorities. It all makes for a powerfully articulated opinion, but it absolutely fails when read with discernment. I also think the authors do some disservice to the debate. There are some pretty extreme examples of anti- homosexual behavior in our society that are cited throughout the book, and I am angered by them too. But the overall impressions with which the authors cast those opposed to homosexuality becomes shameless. Nazi references notwithstanding. In the end, it was the chapter on scripture that was interesting but not persuasive. There do seem to be alternate ways to look at some scripture to justify the words homosexual Christian, but after going into example-after- example of their case, I realized it took more faith to believe in their creative interpretations than to believe in literal scripture. Scriptural gymnastics was a phrase that came to mind. In the end, if the authors agree that sex outside marriage is a sin, then it should make the Biblical case for gay marriage. I wouldn't suggest this book to a Christian as an introduction to thinking about homosexuality. You have to have some sense of maturity in the topic to deal with authors who suggest that if you don't agree with them, or if you lack personal involvment with gay people, then you are lacking the compassion and clear-thinking the discussion requires. To that extent, I found the book condescending.
Another fine "Must read"!.......2001-04-25
When my husband of 20 years began having an identity crisis problem I found the information in this book to be helpful in dealing with his feelings of homosexuality. Infact it was none other than the gentleman next door that was causing my husband's problems. We did infact split in the end but the split was much cleaner than it might have been had I not found this book. There is an arizona resource helpline that also assisted me and recommended this book, they can be reached at 1-480-987-3979 or 1-480-831-6200, at the later number ask for Vicki.
Nice try, but flawed.......2000-09-28
I doubt this book will convince anyone who is not already predisposed to accept its agenda.
A must read for all christians........1998-09-11
Overall, the book is informative, spiritually and mentally, about homosexuality. It shows that one's sexuality and one's walk with Christ need not be mutually exclusive, and in many cases, CANNOT be mutually exclusive. For homosexual christians, the book shows the unconditional love of Christ, regardless of sexuality. For non-homosexual christians, the book is an inspiration on how they should "love" all their brothers and sisters in christ, regardless of sexuality. (That is why I said this is a must for all christians, and I would recommend it on the book shelves at all churches, too).
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An excellent introduction into the homosexual problem.......2001-10-11
This excellent book is an attempt to bring a catholic-holistic view on homosexuality. The book is divided into parts treating homosexuality as phenomenon from psychological, theological and practical pastoral point of view. The main psychology schools involved in treating this anomaly are sketched. Good arguments and explanations on the actual situation in the sectors of psychology and psychiatry concerning the present view on homosexuality are given - with many eye openers. Harvey comments, polemizes and refutes with very good arguments views of some five known catholic dissenter theologians. A balanced catholic magisterial view on homosexuality is given with comments on the 1985 Vatican note on homosexuality. All written in a sober,humble language without any unnecessary sensation or judgemental attitude against the homosexuals. Harvey shows breadth and profoundity of his knowledge and shares many good practical insights. But I still lack more practical guidelines. All in all the book is an excellent introduction. Father Harvey wrote 1996 yet another highly recommendable book on this topic. It is worth while to read both of them!
Great Hope and Consolation in Knowing the Truth.......2000-07-20
First I must say that I am very thankful to God Almighty for these two great priests and shepherds of the faithful for having the courage to write a great book that reveals the truth about the worst disease that has plagued this century. Father Harvey's and Father Goreschel's research has helped me and many others, especially those involved with the Courage and Encourage support groups, to understand homosexuality and to know that it can be treated, to know how to live chaste and thus fulfilling lives in the midst of contrary opinions and thinking, to know how to support others who are seeking help in dealing with their own tendencies or how to be healed from a life of homosexual practice, to know how to reach out and help families who are also dealing with loved ones who are suffering from homosexuality, and to give hope and true loving support to everyone faced with this problem, that one can be healed and live normal and faith-filled lives. I know these authors personally and I also know many people whose lives have been miraculously transformed by knowing the truth through their books,through personal counselling, and especially through the loving and dynamic community support of Courage and Encourage. This book and the other books by these two great priests can only help those who want to be helped and who have the courage to know, confront, and accept the truth because the TRUTH (which can never change) will set you FREE!
A misguided attempt to help..........2000-05-24
I'm sure John Harvey has the best of intentions with this book and no doubt it has been received with praise by conservatives in the Catholic Church. However, as a practical guide for pastoral care it is at best misleading, and at worst potentially quite harmful.
Any person, Roman Catholic or not, that cares about the mental health of his/her client should disregard this book. Harvey goes to great lengths to perpetuate stereotypes and myths about gay men that have been overwhelmingly debunked through careful research through the years. Harvey's primary error is to view homosexuality as an illness or an addiction, similar to alcoholism or other drug abuse. Hence his group Courage was formed on the 12 step model to help people overcome their homosexuality. The problem is there is no illness and there is no addiction. Homosexuality was taken off the list of mental illnesses by the American Psychological Association 30 years ago.
If you're looking for a book that is consistent with Church teaching but will actually help very few people, this is the one for you. If you're looking for a book that actually helps gay people struggling with questions about their sexuality and faith, go elsewhere. I would recommend books by Jeanine Gramick or Robert Nugent or by John O'Neill.
Just to reiterate the comment from the other reviewer, the one positive about the book is its encouragement for gay people to talk to someone that can help.
Perpetuating myths.......2000-02-06
Fr. Harvey's well meaning book perpetuates myths about homosexuality and provides little assistance to counselors who want to provide direction to gay men. (This book, as most antigay books, has almost nothing to say about lesbians.)
The sole positive point in the book is to encourage gay men to tell someone ANYONE about their sexuality. (Although he negatively describes it as a struggle.)
Fr. Harvey's experience with gay men is extremely biased in its self-selection of troubled, conflicted men who are unable to deal with their own homosexuality in constructive ways. Thus, they allow themselves no contact with other men that might be affirming or nuturing, but instead seek out furtive dangerous contacts with men in restrooms, public parks, etc. The weekly meetings conducted by Fr. Harvey through the group "Courage" enable the men to confess their "failings" and attempt to purify themselves of their homosexual behaviors with prayer and discussions.
Because he only sees maladjusted homosexual men, Fr. Harvey has nothing positive to say about homosexuality. His characterizations of gay men are laughable stereotypes. He describes male relationships as "attachments."
He is unable to see the pathology in some homosexual men as flowing from shame about their sexuality, which this book reinforces. He doesn't say too much about the inherent goodness in homosexuals as sons of a loving God. I strongly recommend Empereur's book Spriritual Direction and the Gay Person instead.
Book Description
With the same-sex "marriage" debate heating up all across the country, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) is entering into the cultural fray with a compelling new book which clearly spells out why pro-famly America must react.
The new TFP work is titled Defending a Higher Law: Why We Must Resist Same-Sex "Marriage" and the Homosexual Movement. Written by TFP's Committee on American Issues, the 212-page book is a much needed defense of traditional marriage based on Catholic tradition and natural law. It is a powerful and incisive attack on the myths buttressing homosexual agenda.
Customer Reviews:
HATE HANDBOOK.......2007-07-17
Aren't there real problems out there you could be tackling? If you need a book to explain to you why you're against homosexuality, what does that say about you? Here's someone making money exploiting irrational fears instilled in people too traumatized by the fairy tales they've been fed to know better. Wake up, people!
Excellent Book.......2006-04-30
Now, I come from a varied perspective. Some of my family suffers from this disorder. One of my best friends is lesbian. How could I ever be against the "personal choice" or :predetermined nature" of another? Well, I realized, after coming back to the Church, that choices can be misguided, and indeed, go against natural law. As far as genetic pre-determinants are concerned, there is no biological proof for this. I wish I read this book before I wrote my philosophy paper
Nevertheless, this book was the most concise, systematic, and powerful work I have ever read on this topic. It is a book that every psychologist and priest in the world should have sitting on their shelf, hopefully after it was read. It presents cogent, medical, psychological, theological, and biological evidence that the arguments that the homosexual activist groups present is, at best, misinformation, and at worst, a strategically planned propaganda campaign to spread error. Don't plan on reading politically correct jargon in this book. Don't plan on reading hate-speech either. This is not a fundamentalist tirade against the laundry list of "the worlds sins"... This is simply a focused and narrow approach to specific arguments, treated with in depth analysis, as it dismantles their arguments, piece by piece. This book is highly recommended.
God Bless,
Laurence
A Definite must-read.......2004-03-19
Excellent, through and through. Couldn't put it down. Solid scientific arguments together with fluid writing style add up to a blockbuster... A friend I gave the book to later told me he was still up at 1AM reading it and didn't want to stop. The book is chock full of persuasive arguments showing how homosexuality is not genetic, and how many people who used to be homosexual have been able to be free of unwanted same-sex attractions through specialized therapy. I've met some of these people who are now happily married with children. Get this book!
Excellent educational resource.......2004-03-05
Before reading this book, I wasn't sure if the homosexual movement was a spontaneous reaction or a calculated and gradual process of selling homosexuality to mainstream America. Now I know better. "Defending a Higher Law" shows the origins of the homosexual movement, starting with Harry Hay and a handful of committed homosexuals who pushed their agenda with painstaking care to desensitize the public to homosexuality. The book makes this very clear. Since the homosexual revolution could not stand alone, it was ushered in by the media, liberal academia and lax clergy. Also, the sexual revolution of the 60s and 70s were stepping stones in this process.
This book deals with the sentimental notions about homosexuality which circulate today. In a calm narrative style, it offers the facts about the truly devastating effects of homosexuality on people and society. It also also offers hope to homosexuals who want help in overcoming their problems.
The question and answer format in the chapter on prevalent misconceptions about homosexuality is very helpful. I think this part of the book is ideal for college students and teachers alike.
Easy reading too.
Excellent analysis of the homosexual revolution.......2004-03-04
The recent victories of the homosexual movement in America, and their illegal actions in San Francisco, New York, and other places was a real wakeup call for me. In looking for good argumentation against same-sex "marriage", I came across this book, "Defending a Higher Law." Thoroughly researched and from a Catholic perspective, it is by far the most complete analysis of the current crisis afflicting America, approaching the homosexual revolution from a moral, scientific, and historical angle. A must read for anyone interested in fighting the homosexual revolution and preserving the family and the sanctity of marriage -- very worth while.
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ASIN: 0958639930 |
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In some quarters of the church the debate about the ordination of homosexuals has been reduced to sloganeering: "scripture is clear..."; "The gospel is inclusive..."; "This is the way God made me..." These frequently heard refrains do little to advance the debate and often indicate a paucity of sound theological thinking. More Than a Single Issue examines the issue in terms of the theological convictions implicit in Trinitarian faith. The contributors do not arrive at a common conclusion, but they do share this common starting point, and proceed with the assumption that the way forward will emerge in attentiveness to God's leading. This does not in anyway reduce the complexity and sensitivity of the issues now facing the church. Indeed the opposite is in fact the case. The value of this volume lies in its demonstration that allegiance to orthodox Christian faith neither forecloses the issue nor compels assent to one or other of the polarized extremes.
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A seminal text in this area........2004-11-17
Grammick and Furey's The Vatican and Homosexuality is one of the key seminal texts that every person should read, in order to understand the Catholic Church views on Homosexuality and from it, where the Church's views on HIV/AIDS and their entire theological stance eminate. For their work with people living with HIV/AISA and their work with the dispossessed and marginalised, Grammick and Furey were given a choice by the Vatican - stop writing or face ecclesial censure. A typical reaction by a Church which didn't want to get involved with the undeserving poor.
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Sodom and Gomorrah : On the Everyday Reality and Persecution of Homosexuals in the Middle Ages
Bernd-Ulrich Hergemoller
Manufacturer: Free Association Books
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Sodom and Gomorrah provides a meticulously researched account of the lives, suffering, and everyday reality of homosexual men in Europe, between AD 500 and AD 1500. The author begins by tracing the development of relevant criminal law from the Romans to the beginnings of modern Europe, and goes on to explore the differences and similarities in approaches towards homosexuality in present and past cultures. Pertinent legal cases in Germany and Italy are reviewed, and the first English language translation of 15th century documents relating to same-sex trials in Cologne provide valuable insight into prevailing attitudes. Following a discussion of the anti-sodomite discourse of theology of the period, there is further exploration, not just of the negative, persecutory aspects of same-sex existence in those times, but also of the many positive elements of it in everyday life.
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