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 the confusion continued to dehumanize Jordan limb by limb. 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. Dr. Sprinkle shares biblical truth and compassion about this important topic. This book was written for teen readers 15 years ago and older, but I think many adults can benefit from reading this book. He mocks them, yells at them, and would love to see the conservative church simply fade out of existence. Bring God into your life and avoid being a man just "existing" in this world. There's not. )So I can say that the first 5 chapters were invaluable. To have a clear and deep book that is easy for any student to pick up and read is such a gift. Ever. I read "Embodied" first. He had to tell them. "I thought he was a Christian?" Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. You're sitting in the front row at church and the preacher keeps talking about "those gay people" and how "we need to stand strong against them" and "we can't let their agenda influence our children." As we wrestle with all of this, never forget that we're talking about people real people with real feelings. Brilliant. There was only one typo that I could find in my ARC. She isn't attracted to women, but she chooses to be a lesbian because she vows that because of what her father did, "no man will ever touch me again.". It shouldnt be looked down upon. Preston Sprinkle (PhD, Aberdeen) is a teacher, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. I didn't decide this. ", The leader continued, "You know, Jordan, what God thinks about homosexuals? If there's one thing I've learned, it's that we've got to put flesh on this topic. Dan is the type of guy many Christians think of when they hear the word. ${cardName} unavailable for quantities greater than ${maxQuantity}. Find an inspiring collection of original writings from world-leading "green" voices and discover: Who are us? 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. For now, I'll use the term. Dan is the type of guy many Christians think of when they hear the word homosexuality. Please try again. I would recommend giving this book to an emotionally mature Christian teen of 11/12 and up who is a good reader OR using this book to inform teaching on these topics to that age group. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. However you feel about homosexuality, the Bible, or whatever, this truth is nonnegotiable: Homosexuality is about people and not about some issue. I don't struggle with wanting to have sex with children.". Unfortunately, many gay and lesbians feel like this whenever they hear Christians talk about ", gay people" or other such "they/them"-type words. Most questions require a lot of thought and honest discussion. Thank you for enlightening us and equipping us to love better. But we need to be very clear about what we mean. We've got to stop talking about issues and start talking about human beings. And today, he actually has a very good relationship with people at his church. : ", The first friend I want to introduce to you is Dan. When many Christians hear the term, they immediately think of sexual immorality. . What if they're not acting on their attraction? Copyright 2015 Preston Sprinkle. After the birth of our daughter in 2010 we knew we needed something more sustainable. . You've already met my friend Jordan. 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. , Language But as we'll see, the discussion about homosexuality is much more complex than just a conversation about sex. He then spent several years studying what the Bible says about same-sex relations, and he ended up concluding that, based on his interpretation, the Bible does not condemn consensual, loving, same-sex marriages. Preston and his wifeChris, live in Boise, Idaho, with their 3 daugthers and 1 son. 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." 04/16/00. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Or committed suicide. Preston Sprinkle really seems to hit the nail on the head with this book. No one likes to feel like some "other" a subspecies to the human race. I know. We also need to be careful about the term, It's fine to use it; I'll use it throughout our conversation. , Sticky notes After all, gay and lesbian people live the same lives as straight people. I picked up this book to read in hopes of having something to offer a loved one of mine who is 16 and wrestling with questions of faith and sexuality. In stock. Dan isn't very religious and he often gets frustrated with conservative Christians. Learning to Live in the Gray. No one likes to feel like some "other" a subspecies to the human race. No, not a feisty, angry, explosive conversation maybe you've had some of those before. The cover shows some wear. Please use a different way to share. As someone who works with youth, I looked into this book as a reference. I'm not a pedophile. Who are us? Seeing Gray In A World Of Black And White. is sort of a catchall identifier for everyone else who feels marginalized based on their sexuality. No one likes to feel like some "other" a subspecies to the human race. Preston M. 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. Dan is a gay man happily married to another man. 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.". It goes like this: "Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me." It was a puzzling topic that I definitely needed to do some reading up on: and this ARC gave me a great chance to do so. The line between homosexual practice and struggling with same-sex attraction was painfully blurred. "Transgender," if you're wondering, refers to someone who doesn't identify with his or her biological sex. By living a lukewarm life you are trying to suspend yourself in an unnatural world created by you and mankind, not God. When he came out to his parents about being gay, they told him he was an abomination and kicked him out of the house. Executives who see the world in stark contrasts miss the nuances of situations and are less able to compromise to meet common interests. I've introduced you to Dan, Maddie, Justin, Jordan, Lesli, and Eric because there's something we really need to agree on up front. If there's one thing I've learned, it's that we've got to put flesh on this topic. 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. Take the word lifestyle. And we're going to listen to a lot of stories. 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. "Homosexuality" is a very broad concept that includes many different types of people. But almost every gay person I know does not like to be called "a homosexual." 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. Eric died lonely, confused, and unloved. It goes like this: "Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me." I love that over and over Sprinkle Im a college pastor who has continually wanted a biblical, compassionate resource to give to students and youth who are either struggling with same sex attraction or trying to figure out what the Bible says about homosexuality. It really comes across in this book as in everything he does. And they have stories. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. 4.5 // A really fantastic resource for Christian teens seeking to interact faithfully with issues of sexuality that they or their friends may be experiencing. The term, 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. When in doubt, just stick to LGBT. My friend Lesli is a female, but from the time she was four years old she believed that she was a boy. I think what people really mean by "lifestyle" is here we go sex. Thank you for enlightening us and equipping us to love better. Wouldnt make eye contact with me. 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. What if they're not acting on it. He might as well have been stuffed in a cage and sold to the zoo. Words have the power to hurt and to heal, to build up and to tear down. He too was born into a Christian home and discovered he was attracted to the same sex at fourteen. The first friend I want to introduce to you is Dan. . It gets confusing. I am not a Christian, so this is clearly not targeted to me, but I didn't find it wholly offensive. 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. Since then, we have helped thousands of families take control of their food source and installed over a thousand Tower Gardens in commercial farms around the world. Excerpted by permission of ZONDERVAN. My heart breaks whenever I think about Jordan in that church office. I appreciate that this book does not encourage any bullying even if it does not align with my views, it's still valuable. I'm glad you asked these good questions. My friend Lesli is a female, but from the time she was four years old she believed that she was a boy. His mom wasn't domineering, his dad was around, his sisters didn't dress him up in pink, and he wasn't sexually abused. Does the Bible really say homosexuality is wrong? For instance: How should I respond when my sister tells me she's a lesbian? ask them what they, when referring to people. But psychologically and mentally, she identified as a male. Maybe you've heard it too. For now, I'll use the term gay in our conversation as a description of someone who is attracted to the same sex. Jordan is one of the most amazing Christians I've ever met. 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. I'm not a pedophile. "Jordan, we can't condone someone with your lifestyle," another leader interjected with polished conviction. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2021. , X-Ray What should I do? Preston has held faculty positions at Nottingham University, Cedarville University, and Eternity Bible College. It is tricky, but the book would benefit from a little more care at this point. : This book is a biblical look at the sex and gender cultural landscape with people in mind. is also an educational book that parents can read and discuss with their children. : You're sitting in the front row at church and the preacher keeps talking about "those gay people" and how "we need to stand strong against them" and "we can't let their agenda influence our children." There's another set of words that should rarely be used. Each one of these people has some experience with homosexuality. They prefer to be called gay or lesbian. 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