As a grown adult who can read, I do know what the book is about because I READ the SUBTITLE and description before I put it on hold.Then she proceeded to put the book on hold under my 12 year old sons account, even though I was asking for the hold.A ton of thoughts hit me. What do you mean? But we need to be very clear about what we mean. I'm probably more pure than any other guy my age. It really comes across in this book as in everything he does. What I'm about to say will be, to everything I write in this book. In fact, he's one of the most life-giving humans I've ever hung out with. (someone attracted to both men and women), so that word is okay. The term gay is often used as a synonym for "same-sex attraction" (or SSA) and doesn't necessarily mean that the "gay" person is acting on that attraction. It's recommended for teens age 15 and up, but I would actually recommend it for mature younger teens as well. He mocks them, yells at them, and would love to see the conservative church simply fade out of existence. "Jordan, we can't condone someone with your lifestyle," another leader interjected with polished conviction. Most questions require a lot of thought and honest discussion. ", The leader continued, "You know, Jordan, what God thinks about homosexuals? Im grateful for Prestons loving, biblical, and relevant treatment on such a controversial topic. What if they're not acting on their attraction? So if someone asks you, "What's your view on homosexuality?" Both gay and straight people have gay and straight friends. I know. (We'll get into the whole "born with it" debate later as well.) I think what people really mean by "lifestyle" is here we go sex. All Software; This Just In; Old School Emulation; MS-DOS Games; . is about understanding fellow human beings. Or someone just attracted to the same sex? Short enough to read in one day, yet covers so much information. . Details Book Author : Adam Hamilton Category . One of the most important books for teens, Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2020. (Some of you don't need to pretend.) Preston Sprinkle (PhD, Aberdeen) is a teacher, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. When many Christians hear the term gay, they immediately think of sexual immorality. Excerpted by permission of ZONDERVAN. Sometimes the English language demands it. A feisty, angry, church-hating loudmouth who loves to fire off mean comments on blogs and Twitter. He has written several books including People to Be Loved, Living in a Gray World, Charis, and Erasing Hell, which he co-authored with Francis Chan. and so NO PERSON has the right to judge or condemn another. Most people tack on a Q for "Queer" (or "Questioning") at the end LGBTQ. In Gray World, Green Heart, Robert Thayer identifies three conflicting forces - topophilia (love of land and nature), technophilia (affection for and dependence upon technology), and. And the confusion continued to dehumanize Jordan limb by limb. When many Christians hear the term gay, they immediately think of sexual immorality. He had to tell them. Lots and lots of stories. A feisty, angry, church-hating loudmouth who loves to fire off mean comments on blogs and Twitter. Justin breaks all the stereotypes of what some people say "makes" people gay. She didn't choose to feel this way. I know it sounds weird for a book to be a "conversation" especially since you won't be able to talk back at this book without others thinking you're nuts. (We'll get into the whole "born with it" debate later as well.) Or committed suicide. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. No spelling mistakes whatsoever.Congratulations to Preston Sprinkle on publishing a good, solid introductory read on LGBTQIAP. He had spent several years wrestling with his same-sex attraction, though his commitment to the Bible prevented him from acting on it. I tend to just use LGBT or sometimes LGBTQ. Lifestyle. And I greatly appreciate his compassionate, loving tone throughout. Words have the power to hurt and to heal, to build up and to tear down. My friend Jordan was anxiously waiting in his car outside the church office. -- Francis Chan, pastor and bestselling author of Crazy Love and You and. I'm not going to lecture at you, cram info down your throat, or even tell you what you must believe. Excerpt. Yet another thing? I mean, we can't have you working with our children! "Um when? very easy to read and understand content. After all, gay and lesbian people live the same lives as straight people. I know it sounds weird for a book to be a "conversation" especially since you won't be able to talk back at this book without others thinking you're nuts. What if they're not acting on it now, but maybe they will in the future? "Homosexuality" is a very broad concept that includes many different types of people. I tend to just use LGBT or sometimes LGBTQ. (There could be some bad answers out there, but no bad questions.) bestselling author Dr. Preston Sprinkle has encountered these same questions, and as a theologian and a college professor he has dealt with these issues firsthand. I would have felt the same way if I had been checking out a book on teens having sex and the librarian questioned me on it and put it under my 12 year old sons name. Instead, the Bible gives Christians the liberty to make God-glorifying decisions based on their convictions. I'll bring up the same subjects you're probably wondering about, and I'll try to raise some pushbacks that you might have. There's not. Very Clear, Biblical, and Helpful for my High School Ministry, Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2021. So whether you are gay or straight or somewhere in between, you have a unique story. So let's have an honest dialogue about a very tough topic. His main point, that his main book "A people to be loved" emphasizes even more, is that LGBT people are individuals with vastly different life experiences. Both gay and straight people have gay and straight friends. Those nasty, abominable, gay people. And the confusion continued to dehumanize Jordan limb by limb. Prestonis also the founder andpresident ofthe Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender. I don't struggle with wanting to have sex with children.". So whether you are gay or straight or somewhere in between, you have a unique story. For now, I'll use the term gay in our conversation as a description of someone who is attracted to the same sex. . We've got to stop talking about issues and start talking about human beings. Genres Sexuality Nonfiction Christian Theology LGBT Spirituality High School 155 pages, Paperback First published December 8, 2015 Book details & editions About the author Preston Sprinkle 13 books162 followers It talked about how acting on homosexual attraction is a sin but that the attraction itself isn't. "Transgender," if you're wondering, refers to someone who doesn't identify with his or her biological sex. I purchased the kindle version of this book to screen it for my teenager, then ordered the paperback for her to read. But as you can see, their stories are as different as night and day. And sometimes there are several other letters added to the mix, like LGBTQTIAP (. ", The first friend I want to introduce to you is Dan. He has written several books including People to Be Loved, Living in a Gray World, Charis, and Erasing Hell, which he co-authored with Francis Chan. We also need to be careful about the term homosexuality. This book provides clear and simple language for tackling this complex and fraught topic. Glad I bought this book, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Select a location to see product availability, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. All rights reserved. They all have a unique set of experiences, joys and fears, things they hate and love, things that make them smile and other things that make them crazy mad. Eating disorders, depression, and suicide are often caused by hurtful words. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. A great book for parents to read with their teens. Lifestyle. Good questions, hard questions, weird questions, or questions you can't ask anyone else. Im grateful for Prestons loving, biblical, and relevant treatment on such a controversial topic. This mindset has to change. He too was born into a Christian home and discovered he was attracted to the same sex at fourteen. Some who believe in Jesus, and others who despise the Christian faith. He didn't know what to say. But I also dont know what book I could say that about. But he knew he had to go. 04/16/00. What if someone is only slightly gay? Zondervan, 2015. Queer is sort of a catchall identifier for everyone else who feels marginalized based on their sexuality. Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2021. Just like you and me and everybody else, they're different. That person may be a woman on the outside, but they feel like the opposite gender and have the thoughts and emotions of a man, or vice versa. Jordan was helping out in the youth group at church and had just completed a year of college. In a world filled with confusing messages and influences that are directly opposed to my beliefs, I was SO glad to find this book. (We'll get into the whole "born with it" debate later as well.) Millions of people have been psychologically and emotionally slaughtered over something they were called more than twenty years ago. Yes, a big old stone will probably break your bones, but words have the power to crush your heart. This book was written for teen readers 15 years ago and older, but I think many adults can benefit from reading this book. Those nasty, abominable, gay people. An honest talk filled with authenticity and love. That is, don't use it as a noun, like, "Hey, look at that homosexual." You can say, when referring to concepts or things rather than people ("homosexual relationship," "homosexual desires"). Living in a Gray World. And this book I mean, conversation is about understanding fellow human beings. Typed away for a while. THERE is a pressing need for land law (or, as I would prefer, general property) texts and courses which break the still prevalent Lawsonian myth that land law is an "intensely abstract . By KEVIN GRAY. So let's drop the "lifestyle" lingo. I'm probably more pure than any other guy my age. Which makes his message confusing cause its full of hey I love you, but I cant love or accept this one part of you. I think this book did well with teaching love and truth. [London: Butterworths. We were simply skydiving instructors with a passion for healthy food. There are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings about the LGBTQ+ topic within the church. Please try your request again later. I didn't decide this. The great, easy, straight-forward, honest and personal way the author wrote it. And we're going to listen to a lot of stories. This book seems to fit the bill: it is attractive, well-written, and faithful to biblical . But almost every gay person I know does not like to be called "a homosexual." It breaks down the Christian doctines in a way that doesn't feel judgmental or hateful. children." Sometimes it's inevitable to use the words "us" or "them." He then apologized, released her, and warned her that he'd kill her if she told anyone about what had happened. is sort of a catchall identifier for everyone else who feels marginalized based on their sexuality. Before we really dive into our conversation, we need to get on the same page about some important words. A lesbian is a woman who feels like a woman, and who's attracted to other women. Lovingly truthful, and truthfully loving.Isnt that how we should all strive to be in everything?The author breaks down what the Bible actually says about homosexuality, in both the Old and New Testament, what Jesus said/taught and what Paul said/taught on the subject. But I think this book can still be a discussion. He is aNew York Times-bestselling author who's written more than adozen books, includingDoes the Bible support same-sex marriage,Embodied,People to Be Loved,Living in a Gray World, Scandalous Grace, Non-violenceand many more titles. Preston Sprinkle writes candidly and compassionately, and I think he walks the lovingly truthful and truthfully loving line well here. That is. was painfully blurred. This seems weird until you hear her story. This book is a biblical look at the sex and gender cultural landscape with people in mind. Sprinkles companion to People to Be Loved is an abridged version written to youth and college students. So whether you are gay or straight or somewhere in between, you have a unique story. Even if you desired to be one of "us" (the good, righteous, straight people, who happen to be attracted to the opposite sex), you've just been pushed out to the community of "them." He maintains a conservative view that the Bible presents sex between one man and one woman in the context of marriage as God's original design, and that sex/sex acts in any other circumstances constitutes sin. The author uses debunked theories about homosexuality, transgender, and intersexed people. We put look at people as people and not as an issue or an agenda. That worked. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Also available Magazines, Music and other Services by pressing the "DOWNLOAD" button, create an account and enjoy unlimited. I didn't understand it; I didn't know how to broach the topic with other people, yet alone homosexual people or Christian homosexuals. . "Homosexuality" is a very broad concept that includes many different types of people. I didn't decide this. but maybe they will in the future? -- Francis Chan, pastor and bestselling author of Crazy Love and You and, Preston Sprinkle is the president of Theology in the Raw, which started as apodcast and has grown into muchmore, includinganannualExiles in Babylon Conference, hosted in Boise Idaho. Please try again. What do you mean? That worked. What if they're not acting on it. The point is, there's no one-size-fits-all category for gay and lesbian people. We need to be careful with this term. I stumbled across this book as I was desperately searching for relevant Christian resources for this topic, and I'm so glad I bought this book! I'm gay." There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. I support this author in the belief that same-sex attraction is okay, and that we should accept people for who they are, not just for what their attraction is compared to other people.It felt dangerous and hard reviewing this book. I read "Embodied" first. This is terribly wrong. They all have a unique set of experiences, joys and fears, things they hate and love, things that make them smile and other things that make them crazy mad. And then there's Maddie. Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2019. Ive found this to be an essential guide for the believer in navigating the hyper sexualized and multi sexualized world we live in today. One where hard questions are raised and genuine answers are given. Preston Sprinkle does an excellent job arguing for the importance of loving and accepting all people, especially those of the LGBTQ community. He dealt more with the questions concerning what it means to be transgendered, transexual, or intersex which I appreciated, and was pretty fair and balanced in addressing a number of questions that many of our teens will face and ask themselves as they grow. The point is, there's no one-size-fits-all category for gay and lesbian people. It's more or less a simpler version of his other book, but still good, and still focuses on loving others just as much as it focuses on what God expects of us. He had spent several years wrestling with his same-sex attraction, though his commitment to the Bible prevented him from acting on it. The last 4 chapter and the appendix were eye-opening and interesting and gave me things to think through and question in my own way.The basis of this book is perfectly explained in this excerpt:Dont worry about being too liberal or too conservative. It shouldnt be shamed. The first friend I want to introduce to you is Dan. Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. is also used very differently depending on the person using it. And I think this book shouldve been much clearer on the gospel message and conversion, rather than assuming it, or even implying (at the end of the book) that the sole distinguishing mark of a Christian is that they love. Very Clear, Biblical, and Helpful for my High School Ministry, Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2021. In a world filled with confusing messages and influences that are directly opposed to my beliefs, I was SO glad to find this book. So whether you are gay or straight or somewhere in between, you have a unique story. Plenty of Great stuff. You may wonder, "Isn't that person just a lesbian?" We work hard to protect your security and privacy. In today's world, the topic of homosexuality seems to be part of daily conversation in the media, in politics, and even inside churches, with pressure to accept one view or the other. So if someone asks you, "What's your view on homosexuality?" With ears. They prefer to be called gay or lesbian. He then apologized, released her, and warned her that he'd kill her if she told anyone about what had happened. There was a problem loading your book clubs. These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. in this discussion. Prestonis also the founder andpresident ofthe Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender. Ive found this to be an essential guide for the believer in navigating the hyper sexualized and multi sexualized world we live in today. He too was born into a Christian home and discovered he was attracted to the same sex at fourteen. In the chapter Truth and Love I reckon PS draws too sharp a distinction between desire and behaviour, meaning that it presents the former as morally neutral, and the latter as morally significant. There are no bad questions in our conversation. Preston Sprinkle does an excellent job arguing for the importance of loving and accepting all people, especially those of the LGBTQ community. I haven't even touched another person. Dan is a gay man happily married to another man. And he does a very good job.He shows how the church as a whole has messed up in this area, and how (rarelysadly) the church has done it well. Some who believe in Jesus, and others who despise the Christian faith. It is the core of a leaders work. There's another set of words that should rarely be used. I think it's time to have a conversation about homosexuality. This is not an "us/them" discussion, but very much a "we" discussion. Try again. 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