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Title: We Were Baptized Too: Claiming God's Grace for Lesbians and Gays by Marilyn Bennett Alexander, James Preston ISBN: 0-664-25628-7 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press Pub. Date: 01 January, 1996 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Can the Church Tell the Truth about Those Who are Different?
Comment: The subtitle of Alexander and Preston's book is "Claiming God's Grace for Lesbians and Gays." Nevertheless, this is not a book for homosexuals. This is a book that raises important theological and liturgical questions for all of God's people. Reduced to their simplest forms the question are: "DOES the Church tell the truth about those who are different?" and if not, "CAN the Church tell the truth about those who are different?"
Cutting through the psycho-babble and well-intentioned but destructive, liberal, social thinking, Alexander and Preston quickly get to the heart of the matter: (1) some denominations baptize infants and young children, boldly declaring that what matters is not our decision for Jesus, but his decision for us; (2) a growing body of scientific evidence argues for a significant genetic component to homosexuality, but (3) despite the commitment that denominations make in infant baptisms and a growing body of scientific evidence for sexual predispositions, most congregations effectively excommunicate homosexuals. The point is simple: every time the Church chases away an homosexual, we sin.
In the face of our religious hypocracy and failure to keep the promises of infant baptism, Alexander and Preston calmly remind us, "We Were Baptized, Too." This thought-provoking argument demands to be read and discussed within the "straight" Church. Can we tell the truth about those who share our faith, but whose ways of loving are different from our own?
Rating: 3
Summary: BrianKate's Review
Comment: This is a very good book for gay/lesbian people who want to see some positive messages on the subject of religion, which is definitely needed. With all the hatred that masquerades as "God's word" when it comes to homosexuality (even though Jesus himself *never* mentions sexuality or gender identity *at all*, it's about time people started putting loving book which shows gay/lesbian people they don't have to abandon religion. My only complaint is that the authors don't ever mention or include bisexual or transgendered people at all. They just quickly say something to the effect of "we'd like to, but that's beyond the scope of our book." I'd say someone should write another book addressing this, since bi and trans people get the same harassment from so-called "religious" people, but except for that, this is a very good book. I'd recommend it to any gay/lesbian people I know who don't want to give up on religion, since it shows you *can* be gay *and* a Christian.
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Title: Coming Out to God: Prayers for Lesbians and Gay Men, Their Families and Friends by Chris Glaser ISBN: 0664251765 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press Pub. Date: 01 June, 1991 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality by Daniel A. Helminiak ISBN: 188636009X Publisher: Alamo Square Distributors Pub. Date: 01 April, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Word Is Out: Daily Reflections on the Bible for Lesbians and Gay Men by Chris Glaser ISBN: 0664258204 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press Pub. Date: 01 January, 1999 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Stranger at the Gate: To Be Gay and Christian in America by Mel White ISBN: 0452273811 Publisher: Plume Books Pub. Date: 01 April, 1995 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: Taking a Chance on God: Liberating Theology for Gays, Lesbians, and Their Lovers, Families, and Friends by John J. McNeill ISBN: 0807079456 Publisher: Beacon Press Pub. Date: 01 May, 1996 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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