TY - BOOK AU - Yarhouse,Mark A. TI - Homosexuality and the Christian: [a guide for parents, pastors, and friends] SN - 9780764207310 AV - HQ76.25 .Y37 2010 U1 - 261.8/35766 22 PY - 2010/// CY - Bloomington, MN PB - Bethany House Publishers KW - Homosexuality KW - Psychological aspects KW - Religious aspects KW - Christianity KW - fast N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-239); The big picture -- What does god think about homosexuality? -- Why is sexual identity the heart of the matter? -- What causes homosexuality? -- Can someone change sexual orientation? -- Honest answers to questions facing families -- What if my child or teen announces a gay identity? -- My adult child announced a gay identity : what now? -- What if my spouse announces a gay identity? -- Questions for the church -- Whose people are we talking about? -- What is the church's response to enduring conditions? -- Concluding thoughts N2 - "A leading Christian psychologist and researcher answers questions about same-sex relationships and sexual identity with clarity and empathy"--Provided by publisher ER -