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Publisher: Jesus Metropolitan Community Church
In The Children Are Free, Rev. Jeff Miner and John Tyler Connoley offer a comprehensive yet easy-to-read examination of the biblical evidence regarding loving same-sex relationships and God's attitude toward them. In Chapter One, the authors lead the reader through a discussion of each of the six passages traditionally used against gay, lesbian, and bisexual people. In their friendly and authoritative style, they demonstrate how an anti-gay interpretation is a misapplication of these scriptures. Then, in Chapter Two, Miner and Connoley turn our attention to the biblical stories and passages that affirm loving same-sex relationships. Did you know Jesus once met a gay person? Jesus' loving response is just one of the well-researched stories presented in this chapter. Chapter Three asks readers to take seriously the call of Jesus to think more deeply about biblical rules. And Chapter Four calls Christians to action, making a connection between the conflicts in the early Church and those occurring within the Church today. This book belongs in the library of any Christian questioning the role of Scripture in the lives of gay, lesbian, and bisexual people, or the role of GLB people in the Church.
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| Must read! |
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This is a most excellent book. It is not dry or boring, and makes for an interesting read. It contains both real stories about real people as well as theological evidence. It is one of the better books on the subject.
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| Biblically sound |
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This book is excellent for anyone desiring to know what our Lord thinks about us who are gay. A must read.
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| You can't justify a position by creating a lie |
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This book contains some out and out falsehoods regarding what happened at Sodom and Gomorrah. For the authors of this book to seek to justify themselves as male homosexuals by creating a lie about women in Sodom and Gomorrah is extremely offensive to women. The authors state that it is commonly thought that the women of Sodom and Gomorrah were having sex with male angels and that is why Jude mentions going after strange flesh. This is patently false and seeks to make the women the scapegoat for what happened at Sodom and Gomorrah, a complete reversal of the real truth. It is clear in the Bible that the judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah happened because ALL the MEN of Sodom and Gomorrah sought to violate male angels and there is no way a reasonable person could construe those passages to mean anything other than that. This is so offensive and patently wrong it calls into question everything that is written in this highly delusional book.
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| Biblical Acceptance |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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I purchased this book for my gay son to help him in his spiritual life. He read the book in one evening and said it was very uplifting.
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| A must read |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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By far, one of the most comprehensive studies on the topic I have ever read. Be sure to read it with an open mind and an open heart. We are teaching a class at our church using this book as the guide.
It is time we let go of the old way of looking at this issue. The study of biology and psychology have come a long way, and now someone has done the Biblical research to companion what we all in our hearts already know.
I buy at least 10 a year and give them away as gifts. You will too.
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