Marin, Andrew P.,
Love is an orientation : elevating the conversation with the gay community / Andrew Marin ; foreword by Brian McLaren. - 204 pages ; 21 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-204).
When my friends came out -- We don't need your God! -- We are not your project : sexual behavior is gay identity -- Stigma, shame, and politics : the GLBT experience in the broader culture -- Gay versus Christian and gay Christians -- Who are we looking to for validation? : the GLBT quest for good news from God -- Reclaiming the word love : measurable unconditional behaviors -- The Big 5 : principles for a more constructive conversation -- Laying the foundation : commitment, boldness, and the Big 5 -- Building the bridge : asking the right questions -- Crossing a bridge : the world reads Christians, not the bible -- Testimonies from the gay community.
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.
9780830836260 0830836268
2008054477
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Sex role--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Love--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Christian gays.
Christian gays.
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Love--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Sex role--Religious aspects--Christianity.
BR115.H6 / M355 2009
261.8/35766
Love is an orientation : elevating the conversation with the gay community / Andrew Marin ; foreword by Brian McLaren. - 204 pages ; 21 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-204).
When my friends came out -- We don't need your God! -- We are not your project : sexual behavior is gay identity -- Stigma, shame, and politics : the GLBT experience in the broader culture -- Gay versus Christian and gay Christians -- Who are we looking to for validation? : the GLBT quest for good news from God -- Reclaiming the word love : measurable unconditional behaviors -- The Big 5 : principles for a more constructive conversation -- Laying the foundation : commitment, boldness, and the Big 5 -- Building the bridge : asking the right questions -- Crossing a bridge : the world reads Christians, not the bible -- Testimonies from the gay community.
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.
9780830836260 0830836268
2008054477
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Sex role--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Love--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Christian gays.
Christian gays.
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Love--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Sex role--Religious aspects--Christianity.
BR115.H6 / M355 2009
261.8/35766