Or committed suicide. Justin is a Bible-believing Christian who grew up in a loving family. My friend Lesli is a female, but from the time she was four years old she believed that she was a boy. Does every gay person have the same, I think what people really mean by "lifestyle" is here we go . There's no alternative for bisexual (someone attracted to both men and women), so that word is okay. What if your sister is a lesbian, or you sometimes wonder if you might be as well? PDF download. So whether you are gay or straight or somewhere in between, you have a unique story. Thenstill without making eye contacttold me that she would be able to place the book on holdthen asked, Do you know what this book is about? Um, yes. But now Lesli is a believer in Christ and helps other transgender men and women work through what it means to experience gender confusion. This is terribly wrong. Or you could use the well-known acronym LGBT. He and his family live in Boise, Idaho, and he currently helps pastors and leaders engage the LGBTQ conversation with thoughtfulness and grace. However you feel about homosexuality, the Bible, or whatever, this truth is nonnegotiable: Homosexuality is about people and not about some issue. But a transgender woman identifies as a man (regardless of what their body looks like) and is attracted to women. The Bible says that they are an abomination!". I'll bring up the same subjects you're probably wondering about, and I'll try to raise some pushbacks that you might have. New York Times bestselling author Dr. Preston Sprinkle has encountered these same questions, and as a theologian and a college . They work, they play, they eat and sleep. Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teen's Guide to Understanding Homosexuality Edicin Kindle de Zondervan,(Author), Preston Sprinkle (Illustrator) Visita la pgina de Amazon Preston Sprinkle Encuentra todos los libros, lee sobre el autor y ms. All rights reserved. Both gay and straight people have gay and straight friends. Zondervan, 2015. Unfortunately, many gay and lesbians feel like this whenever they hear Christians talk about "those gay people" or other such "they/them"-type words. Almost all of them have similar stories of feeling less than human and being painfully misunderstood. Take the word lifestyle. The first friend I want to introduce to you is Dan. This is one of the best books on this topic. very easy to read and understand content. A feisty, angry, church-hating loudmouth who loves to fire off mean comments on blogs and Twitter. I've introduced you to Dan, Maddie, Justin, Jordan, Lesli, and Eric because there's something we really need to agree on up front. It is like driving at night in the fog and you can't really see what's too far ahead . Before we really dive into our conversation, we need to get on the same page about some important words. ", Jordan didn't know how to respond. He had spent several years wrestling with his same-sex attraction, though his commitment to the Bible prevented him from acting on it. It means learning to incorporate fear foods. While I don't believe this to be true, it does fit with Christian beliefs and again does not say that these people are terrible. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Its actually just full of assumptions of belief, surface level looks at scripture, but ultimately calling people sinful. I've introduced you to Dan, Maddie, Justin, Jordan, Lesli, and Eric because there's something we really need to agree on up front. Please try again. Through honest conversation, real-life examples, and biblical research, 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. And today, he actually has a very good relationship with people at his church. I appreciate that this book does not encourage any bullying even if it does not align with my views, it's still valuable. Lifestyle? (Some of you don't need to pretend.) ask them what they mean by homosexuality before you answer. Excerpted by permission of ZONDERVAN. 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." Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2022. Each with their own hopes, struggles, etc. 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. Some gay and lesbians who act on their attraction, and others who don't. Highly recommend!!! A lesbian is a woman who feels like a woman, and who's attracted to other women. When many Christians hear the term gay, they immediately think of sexual immorality. Think about it. As we wrestle with all of this, never forget that we're talking about people real people with real feelings. , Enhanced typesetting Their humanity is not taken away by their sexual orientation, and a particular sin is not greater than the other- its sin committed by fallen people, you and I, in search of the grace and love of God. It did not condone being cruel to homosexuals or transgendered individuals which is fantastic. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. I'm. When he entered the room, he was greeted with smiles. , Publisher I tend to just use LGBT or sometimes LGBTQ. As Jordan's story shows, focusing on truth with little compassion can actually damage other people who are made in God's image. 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. 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. 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. The author wasn't afraid to state his belief which was that the Bible did not support same-sex relationships and endorses opposite-sex relationships. ", The leader continued, "You know, Jordan, what God thinks about homosexuals? 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 Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021. The term gay is also used very differently depending on the person using it. : I'd recommend never using the word homosexual when referring to people. There's another set of words that should rarely be used. It sets forth a strong argument for choosing to love, listen to and accept ALL people, because God loves, listens to and accepts all people. A Christian Teen's Guide to Understanding Homosexuality, "Um when? When he came out to his parents about being gay, they told him he was an abomination and kicked him out of the house. I agree with much of what Preston Sprinkle writes in this book. You're sitting in the front row at church and the preacher keeps talking about ". And unfortunately, many gay and lesbian individuals have been slashed by words that feel like razor blades across their eyeballs. One thing I've learned from talking to gay people over the years is that words really matter, especially in this discussion. I'm not a, I don't struggle with wanting to have sex with children. 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. 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. in our conversation as a description of someone who is attracted to the same sex. We'll talk more about the term gay in chapters 6 and 7. There's not. This is terribly wrong. Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2019. Biologically, Lesli is female. So let's have that discussion. What if they're not acting on their attraction? What if someone is only slightly gay? We are sorry. "I know you all trust me and allow me to help out in church. was painfully blurred. Although his stance is fairly clear (he states it upfront in the first few pages), he always points back to the fact that this is not some abstract ISSUE, it is about PEOPLE. A professor with multiple books about interpreting the Bible, including People to be Loved: Why Homosexuality is Not Just an Issue, Sprinkle attempts to explain what the Bible says about homosexuality to teens: teens who are questioning, inquisitive straight teens, and with declarations to parents of the Christian faith. ask them what they, when referring to people. And if youre a Christian teen, you may feel overwhelmed by the opinions. Thank you, Preston Sprinkle, for then read it with your teen! To have a clear and deep book that is easy for any student to pick up and read is such a gift. Recovery from an eating disorder involves learning to think and live in shades of gray. Plenty of Great stuff. What if someone's actually straight, but they've had same-sex experiences in the past? So if someone asks you, "What's your view on homosexuality?" I am grateful that I came across this book. Eating disorders, depression, and suicide are often caused by hurtful words. So let's drop the "lifestyle" lingo. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please use a different way to share. As Jordan sat through the rest of the rather brief meeting, he felt his humanity slipping away. The great, easy, straight-forward, honest and personal way the author wrote it. I wholeheartedly support Preston Sprinkles approaching to loving ALL people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, and I think he does a great job of balancing that authentically with what the Bible says about homosexuality. Justin breaks all the stereotypes of what some people say "makes" people gay. I've even used these terms a few times already, in case you didn't notice! Millions of people have been psychologically and emotionally slaughtered over something they were called more than twenty years ago. Brilliant. People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue. There's no alternative for. Internet Arcade Console Living Room. and so NO PERSON has the right to judge or condemn another. He hadn't even touched another guy romantically. Unlike Maddie, Justin was raised in a healthy Christian home and became a follower of Christ at a young age. I'll bring up the same subjects you're probably wondering about, and I'll try to raise some pushbacks that you might have. We're talking about people. Sometimes the English language demands it. She read the title. It gets confusing. This is terribly wrong. : There's a stupid saying that I used to hear as a kid. I felt like most of the people believed it as bad. But in scripture Desire is not the same thing as what we might mean by attraction or even arousal. As someone who works with youth, I looked into this book as a reference. Reprinted by permission. What I'm about to say will be, to everything I write in this book. We were simply skydiving instructors with a passion for healthy food. Or men, in some cases. Preston Sprinkle really seems to hit the nail on the head with this book. Your writing gives insight into a very deep struggle and a world that is often confusing to many. Over the years I've talked with a lot of gay and lesbian people. Dan is the type of guy many Christians think of when they hear the word homosexuality. Words such as "we" versus "they," and "us" versus "them." Words such as "we" versus "they," and "us" versus "them." Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. 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. You can say, when referring to concepts or things rather than people ("homosexual relationship," "homosexual desires"). Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Does every gay person have the same lifestyle? And those who used to love Jesus but were so mocked and hated by Christians that they've left the church. We are all individual human beings. Dan isn't very religious and he often gets frustrated with conservative Christians. Something went wrong. Think about it: Pretend you are fifteen years old and struggling with same-sex attraction. Good questions, hard questions, weird questions, or questions you can't ask anyone else. But I also cringed a little bit wanting to clarify that the book was not for my sonit was for me. Seeing Gray In A World Of Black And White. I know. I know. While I dont agree with some of the authors specific advice in the last chapter of this book, the author still does an excellent job of explaining different concepts and issues related to homosexuality and transgenderism, as well as laying out the Bibles teaching on this subject. But here is my opinion: I felt it was great. There are loads of articles inside inspired by the madness of playing away at Wolves and, it turned out, the second half against Crystal Palace. 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. I'd recommend never using the word homosexual when referring to people. He hadn't even touched another guy romantically. Short enough to read in one day, yet covers so much information. Stories that make them sing, and stories that make them shudder with cold sweat. One of my only problems with this book is that there were parts where it felt like the author was dumbing it down for teens. "[d]on't worry about being too liberal or too conservative. 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 if someone asks you, "What's your view on homosexuality?" : The line between homosexual practice and struggling with same-sex attraction was painfully blurred. Before Jordan could respond, another leader added, "And what about our children? Most people tack on a Q for "Queer" (or "Questioning") at the end LGBTQ. Does this item contain quality or formatting issues? Stories that make them sing, and stories that make them shudder with cold sweat. Or someone just attracted to the same sex? Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. I struggle with same-sex attraction. No, not a feisty, angry, explosive conversation maybe you've had some of those before. in this discussion. We're going to look at the Bible, psychology, and philosophy. The term gay is also used very differently depending on the person using it. Doing research in the real world by Gray, David E. (David Edward), 1952-Publication date 2004 Topics . ask them what they, when referring to people. We also need to be careful about the term, It's fine to use it; I'll use it throughout our conversation. How can we best love people who are same-sex attracted among us? Lifestyle?! Instead, the Bible gives Christians the liberty to make God-glorifying decisions based on their convictions. My friend Lesli is a female, but from the time she was four years old she believed that she was a boy. I don't, Jordan was taken aback. Sources of grey water include kitchen sinks, showers, baths . 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.". children." The story of my experience placing this book on hold at my library illustrates the exact reason why I believe this book is so vitally needed in our society. We'll talk about all this stuff in chapter 4. Jordan was helping out in the youth group at church and had just completed a year of college. No one likes to feel like some "other" a subspecies to the human race. (someone attracted to both men and women), so that word is okay. A great book for parents to read with their teens. And that's why Maddie is a lesbian. Lifestyle. Jordan is one of the most amazing Christians I've ever met. Jordan is still attracted to guys, but he's committed to a life without marriage and sex because he's convinced that same-sex relations are wrong and that he can best serve God through celibacy. ransgender. R. And the confusion continued to dehumanize Jordan limb by limb. : Our culture is certainly sending messages about this topic to pre-teens and teens! Millions of people have been psychologically and emotionally slaughtered over something they were called more than twenty years ago. That is, don't use it as a noun, like, "Hey, look at that homosexual." He mocks them, yells at them, and would love to see the conservative church simply fade out of existence. I asked the librarian to put a book on hold for me. An overuse of dude, totally, and other phrases only seem to stunt the conversation that this book is trying to start. So, did I get both Sprinkle books at the same time? Dan is a gay man happily married to another man. Each one of these people has some experience with homosexuality. I received this from netgalley.com and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. 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. Gray contrails of speeding images Bright colors muted by constant motion Gray brilliantly shrouding an empty existence . I'm probably more pure than any other guy my age. When many Christians hear the term gay, they immediately think of sexual immorality. The last person I want you to meet is Eric. We also need to be careful about the term homosexuality. "Transgender," if you're wondering, refers to someone who doesn't identify with his or her biological sex. Throughout our conversation, you and I are going to ask some hard questions and sort through some tough debates. We'll talk more about the term, in chapters 6 and 7. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Each one of these people has some experience with homosexuality. However you feel about homosexuality, the Bible, or whatever, this truth is nonnegotiable: Homosexuality is about people and not about some issue. Lifestyle. After all, gay and lesbian people live the same lives as straight people. I read "Embodied" first. Too often, the terms gay or homosexual are quickly followed by the word lifestyle, like in Jordan's conversation with his church leaders. Unfortunately, many gay and lesbians feel like this whenever they hear Christians talk about ", gay people" or other such "they/them"-type words. And sometimes there are several other letters added to the mix, like LGBTQTIAP (. He also makes a very good argument that Jesus first LOVED sinners and then called them into repentance and notes that as Christians we have no basis to ask others to ask non-christians to step away from sin, but we can lovingly introduce them to the God and saviour who can. Men who feel more like women, and women who feel like men. Eating disorders, depression, and suicide are often caused by hurtful words. We have been waiting for a book to help Christian teens navigate questions about sex and gender. Now fades the glimmering landscape on the sight, And all the air a solemn stillness holds, Save where the beetle wheels . Book reviews, interviews, editors' picks, and more. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2019. Im grateful for Prestons loving, biblical, and relevant treatment on such a controversial topic. 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