How can we best love people who are same-sex attracted among us? Now fades the glimmering landscape on the sight, And all the air a solemn stillness holds, Save where the beetle wheels . Before we really dive into our conversation, we need to get on the same page about some important words. What if someone's actually straight, but they've had same-sex experiences in the past? It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. What do you mean? is sort of a catchall identifier for everyone else who feels marginalized based on their sexuality. 2022-23 | Issue 07. What if someone's actually straight, but they've had same-sex experiences in the past? Everything is explained so clearly and the author does a great job of having a relatable conversation so as not to come across harsh. 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. Whose side would you be on? Living in a Gray World approaches the issue of homosexuality biblically and yet with tremendous compassion and care. I know. I have read many books and articles on this debate from both sides, but this one is perhaps the most grace-soaked book written by a conservative Christian that I have ever encountered. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Dan is the type of guy many Christians think of when they hear the word homosexuality. People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue, Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say. When many Christians hear the term, they immediately think of sexual immorality. 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. A lesbian is a woman who feels like a woman, and who's attracted to other women. What should I do? This book seems to fit the bill: it is attractive, well-written, and faithful to biblical . However you feel about homosexuality, the Bible, or whatever, this truth is. Some gay and lesbians who act on their attraction, and others who don't. When in doubt, just stick to LGBT. I really appreciate Sprinkle's straightforward approach as well as Biblical scholarship. I am so grateful for Dr. Sprinkle's work to present a work that clearly communicates the gospel to the students reading his book and helps challenge the reader to be more like Jesus. Jordan was helping out in the youth group at church and had just completed a year of college. He mocks them, yells at them, and would love to see the conservative church simply fade out of existence. I'd recommend never using the word homosexual when referring to people. : Are we talking about people having sex with someone of the same gender? Just concern yourself with being too much like Jesus. So when people talk about "the gay lifestyle," what they may really mean is gay sex. Eric died lonely, confused, and unloved. I'm not a, I don't struggle with wanting to have sex with children. These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. We'll talk more about the term gay in chapters 6 and 7. Lots and lots of stories. Just like you and me and everybody else, they're different. I feel like I'm attracted to the same sex, but I have no one to talk to. It is tricky, but the book would benefit from a little more care at this point. After all, gay and lesbian people live the same lives as straight people. There's another set of words that should rarely be used. Think about it: Pretend you are fifteen years old and struggling with same-sex attraction. )So I can say that the first 5 chapters were invaluable. Millions of people have been psychologically and emotionally slaughtered over something they were called more than twenty years ago. Maybe you've heard it too. It goes like this: "Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me." Does the Bible really say homosexuality is wrong? in this discussion. : No spelling mistakes whatsoever.Congratulations to Preston Sprinkle on publishing a good, solid introductory read on LGBTQIAP. Preston has held faculty positions at Nottingham University, Cedarville University, and Eternity Bible College. But as we'll see, the discussion about homosexuality is much more complex than just a conversation about sex. I don't want to be attracted to guys. Download and Read Books in PDF "The Graying Of The World" book is now available, Get the book in PDF, Epub and Mobi for Free. But with 6 teenagers of my own, this is an excellent resource that balances truth and grace backed by solid theology and scriptural foundations as well as scientific research. 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. Over the years I've talked with a lot of gay and lesbian people. Living in a Gray World explores with readers: Homosexuality and other related issues, such as what it means to identify as transgender and intersexWhat the Bible says about homosexualityHow to cultivate a heart for people Dr. Sprinkle shares biblical truth and compassion about this important topic. He didn't know what to say. First page of Dodsley 's illustrated edition of Gray's Elegy with illustration by Richard Bentley. He had recently come to grips with the fact that he was attracted to guys, and he'd even mustered up the courage to tell his pastor. His hands were trembling and his face dripped with sweat. So whether you are gay or straight or somewhere in between, you have a unique story. Words have the power to hurt and to heal, to build up and to tear down. I agree with much of what Preston Sprinkle writes in this book. He grew up a lot like Justin, but Jordan believes that acting on homosexual desires is a sin. It's fine to use it; I'll use it throughout our conversation. Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023. Both gay and straight people have gay and straight friends. Jordan is one of the most amazing Christians I've ever met. She didn't choose to feel this way. Something went wrong. Over the years I've talked with a lot of gay and lesbian people. And the confusion continued to dehumanize Jordan limb by limb. If people are born gay, then doesn't this mean God made them that way? I've introduced you to Dan, Maddie, Justin, Jordan, Lesli, and Eric because there's something we really need to agree on up front. He didn't want to go in there, but knew he had to. He and his family live in Boise, Idaho, and he currently helps pastors and leaders . Preston has held faculty positions at Nottingham University, Cedarville University, and Eternity Bible College. Preston clearly explains that loving and accepting a person does not mean that one need approve of that person's choices or actions. No, not a feisty, angry, explosive conversation maybe you've had some of those before. It's recommended for teens age 15 and up, but I would actually recommend it for mature younger teens as well. The last person I want you to meet is Eric. They work, they play, they eat and sleep. What does God want us to do and say? but maybe they will in the future? Are we talking about people having sex with someone of the same gender? Our culture is certainly sending messages about this topic to pre-teens and teens! like in Jordan's conversation with his church leaders. I have had conversations already that have informed me of the nature of the issue, and it's not like a "born this way" situation. children." ask them what they, when referring to people. , Word Wise I'm not going to pretend that there's one cookie-cutter answer to every question. So let's have an honest dialogue about a very tough topic. Whose side would you be on? i wish every teen would read it." seAn Mcdowell professor at Biola University and the author of fifteen books, including Ethix: Being Bold in a Whatever World He then apologized, released her, and warned her that he'd kill her if she told anyone about what had happened. Excellent book! Type: BOOK - Published: 2015-12-08 - Publisher: Zondervan GET EBOOK . People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue. It's recommended for teens age 15 and up, but I would actually recommend it for mature younger teens as well. He is a, bestselling author who's written more than adozen books, including, Living in a Gray World, Scandalous Grace, Non-violence. He had to tell them. How would you feel if someone talked about the "straight lifestyle" and then lumped you into a category with every other straight person who walks the planet? then read it with your teen! Through honest conversation, real-life examples, and biblical research, Dr. Sprinkle unpacks what we can know to be true, and how Scriptures overall message to us today allows us to move forward and find answers that align with Gods intent. No, they aren't. Justin breaks all the stereotypes of what some people say "makes" people gay. There's a stupid saying that I used to hear as a kid. Would recommend this book (or even better "A people to be loved" to everyone. But psychologically and mentally, she identified as a male. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Teen & Young Adult Christian Social Issues, Teen & Young Adult Values & Virtues eBooks, Teen & Young Adult Dating & Intimacy eBooks, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. And this short read gave me exactly that.What I noticed straight away was how qualified this author was to write this book. Queer is sort of a catchall identifier for everyone else who feels marginalized based on their sexuality. ${cardName} unavailable for quantities greater than ${maxQuantity}. I asked the librarian to put a book on hold for me. All Software; This Just In; Old School Emulation; MS-DOS Games; . I'm. I'm gay." Some gay and lesbians who act on their attraction, and others who don't. Who are us? The last person I want you to meet is Eric. (Some of you don't need to pretend.) Chapters include What Does the Bible Say about Marriage? Gender, Transgender, and Intersex, and Homosexuality All Around Me where he tries to talk straight, providing an inquiry approach to answer questions he frequently receives. download 1 file . We were simply skydiving instructors with a passion for healthy food. Focus on the people, not the issue. I think this book did well with teaching love and truth. Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023. Details Book Author : Adam Hamilton Category . All rights reserved. Sandra Gray has worked for WCW and WWE in the past. It's recommended for teens age 15 and up, but I would actually recommend it for mature younger teens as well. Just like you and me and everybody else, they're different. I don't want to be attracted to guys. Instead, the Bible gives Christians the liberty to make God-glorifying decisions based on their convictions. When Maddie was nine years old, her dad chained her to a toilet in the basement and fed her scraps of food for three months. An honest talk filled with authenticity and love. I read "Embodied" first. This book provides clear and simple language for tackling this complex and fraught topic. That is, don't use it as a noun, like, "Hey, look at that homosexual." Or you could use the well-known acronym LGBT. That is. I feel like I'm attracted to the same sex, but I have no one to talk to. My point is to be very careful about using these terms and to make sure you don't cause people to feel like some less-than-human "other.". No one likes to feel like some "other" a subspecies to the human race. one leader said to another, forgetting that Jordan was still in the room. ransgender. A Christian Teen's Guide to Understanding Homosexuality, "Um when? So let's have an honest dialogue about a very tough topic. Short enough to read in one day, yet covers so much information. Whose side would you be on? One thing I've learned from talking to gay people over the years is that words really matter, especially in this discussion. What Are Some Examples of Gray Areas? What I'm about to say will be, to everything I write in this book. I think the church is doing our teens a great disservice by not addressing this topic, with the exact balance of truth and love that Preston Sprinkle displays, as early as the beginning of adolescence. Good Condition. A Great Guide for Understanding LGBT Questions, Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2021. What do you mean? There's not. A great book for parents to read with their teens. 2.50. She didn't choose to feel this way. but maybe they will in the future? ", 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. 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