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Love Is An Orientation: Elevating The Conversation With The Gay Community (2009)

by Andrew Marin(Favorite Author)

4.05 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0830836268 (ISBN13: 9780830836260)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

IVP Books

review 1: Every Christian should read this book. It doesn't matter what side of the fence you're on. Andrew Marin did an excellent job of representing the GLBT community's perspective on Christianity, Christians, and the Bible. It is critical that conservative Christians stop viewing the GLBT community as "the enemy." Someone has to lay down their arms in order to build a bridge to this large unreached people group right here on our own soil. Because conservative Christians were the first to "take up arms" I believe it should be them who surrenders first. My favorite quote from the book (a quote attributed to Ghandi, though it has never been confirmed): "I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." Whether confirmed or not I, as a Ch... moreristian, must agree.
review 2: This was easily one of the most important books I read in 2011. I grew up in a very conservative Christian community. When my best friend since the 2nd grade came out in the summer of 2011, I struggled with if I was to condemn her and distance myself and wondered what was loving. Marin opened my mind and heart to a struggle and an identity I do not understand. He gave me the words to have a conversation that transcends barriers and offers love at all times. I so appreciated that he did not give bogus absolutes and cheesy pamphlet answers. My best friend has and will always have first and foremost my love. less

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