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 more about the term, in chapters 6 and 7. Lifestyle. He ended up forgiving all of them for making him feel less than human. I didn't decide this. Homosexuality and other related issues, such as what it means to identify as transgender and intersex. ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. children." Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. A lesbian is a woman who feels like a woman, and who's attracted to other women. -- Francis Chan, pastor and bestselling author of Crazy Love and You and, Preston 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. Yes. So let's have that discussion. , X-Ray Add to basket. What if they're not acting on it. 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. A feisty, angry, church-hating loudmouth who loves to fire off mean comments on blogs and Twitter. 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. This is not an "us/them" discussion, but very much a "we" discussion. 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. . 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. Lifestyle. Our culture is certainly sending messages about this topic to pre-teens and teens! It gets confusing. He breaks apart myths and assumptions on both sides of the topic. Also available Magazines, Music and other Services by pressing the "DOWNLOAD" button, create an account and enjoy unlimited. That is. It is a real gem. 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. 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. The line between homosexual. Something went wrong. The great, easy, straight-forward, honest and personal way the author wrote it. The point is, there's no one-size-fits-all category for gay and lesbian people. As someone who works with youth, I looked into this book as a reference. What do you mean? All Software; This Just In; Old School Emulation; MS-DOS Games; . Lots and lots of stories. This seems weird until you hear her story. To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. Dan is a gay man happily married to another man. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Everything can be summarized into this: Love all people. A great book for parents to read with their teens. 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. Preston and his wifeChris, live in Boise, Idaho, with their 3 daugthers and 1 son. Excellent book! One thing I've learned from talking to gay people over the years is that words really matter, especially in this discussion. in our conversation as a description of someone who is attracted to the same sex. My son was not struggling with thisI, as a parent, as an adult, and as a Christian wanted to be more informed, more loving, more gracious, more Christlike.The thing is, it wasnt even the fact that the book was about homosexuality. His mom wasn't domineering, his dad was around, his sisters didn't dress him up in pink, and he wasn't sexually abused. He grew up a lot like Justin, but Jordan believes that acting on homosexual desires is a sin. A Great Guide for Understanding LGBT Questions, Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2021. With ears. This book was written for teen readers 15 years ago and older, but I think many adults can benefit from reading this book. Please try again. Reprinted by permission. He could hardly say the words out loud in the safety of his car. We've got to stop talking about issues and start talking about human beings. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. So when people talk about "the gay lifestyle," what they may really mean is gay sex. Executives who see the world in stark contrasts miss the nuances of situations and are less able to compromise to meet common interests. It means learning to incorporate fear foods. Some who believe in Jesus, and others who despise the Christian faith. ", The leader continued, "You know, Jordan, what God thinks about homosexuals? There's a stupid saying that I used to hear as a kid. One of the most important books for teens, Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2020. It means eating in a way that is flexible enough to be sustainable. 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. There are no bad questions in our conversation. For now, I'll use the term gay in our conversation as a description of someone who is attracted to the same sex. Sometimes it's inevitable to use the words "us" or "them." Justin is a Bible-believing Christian who grew up in a loving family. But a transgender woman identifies as a man (regardless of what their body looks like) and is attracted to women. Doing research in the real world by Gray, David E. (David Edward), 1952-Publication date 2004 Topics . 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." 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. Jordan didn't know how to respond. First of all, I wanted to call this woman out on questioning me while also wanting to laugh at how ridiculous her response was. There's no alternative for bisexual (someone attracted to both men and women), so that word is okay. "Homosexuality" is a very broad concept that includes many different types of people. in our conversation as a description of someone who is attracted to the same sex. What do you mean? Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? You may wonder, "Isn't that person just a lesbian?" I read "Embodied" first. Every Chrstian and non Christian must read it! We are all individual human beings. Excellent book! So if someone asks you, "What's your view on homosexuality?" Words such as "we" versus "they," and "us" versus "them." Focus on the people, not the issue. I'm. Details Book Author : Adam Hamilton Category . Everything is explained so clearly and the author does a great job of having a relatable conversation so as not to come across harsh. We are all individual human beings. : and many more titles. very easy to read and understand content. : Justin is a Bible-believing Christian who grew up in a loving family. I'm not a pedophile. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. Those nasty, abominable, gay people. And the confusion continued to dehumanize Jordan limb by limb. Excellent book! Millions of people have been psychologically and emotionally slaughtered over something they were called more than twenty years ago. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Maddie is a lesbian, but she's not attracted to women. Those nasty, abominable, gay people. in this discussion. I don't, Jordan was taken aback. I didn't decide this. Millions of people have been psychologically and emotionally slaughtered over something they were called more than twenty years ago. The last 4 chapter and the appendix were eye-opening and interesting and gave me things to think through and question in my own way.The basis of this book is perfectly explained in this excerpt:Dont worry about being too liberal or too conservative. Jordan thought. That worked. I read "Embodied" first. He might as well have been stuffed in a cage and sold to the zoo. A lesbian is a woman who feels like a woman, and who's attracted to other women. But I know many gay people who aren't having sex. : . This book provides clear and simple language for tackling this complex and fraught topic. We also need to be careful about the term, It's fine to use it; I'll use it throughout our conversation. Queer is sort of a catchall identifier for everyone else who feels marginalized based on their sexuality. Just like you and me and everybody else, they're different. Real people with real stories. After finishing Sprinkle's book "A People to Be Loved" I wanted to read his book on the same topic (homosexuality) directed at teens. 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. 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. I didn't decide this. [London: Butterworths. . After all, gay and lesbian people live the same lives as straight people. There's a stupid saying that I used to hear as a kid. Dan isn't very religious and he often gets frustrated with conservative Christians. I didn't decide this. After all, gay and lesbian people live the same lives as straight people. )So I can say that the first 5 chapters were invaluable. but maybe they will in the future? in this discussion. A Christian Teen's Guide to Understanding Homosexuality, "Um when? After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. This book seems to fit the bill: it is attractive, well-written, and faithful to biblical . We'll talk more about the term gay in chapters 6 and 7. We'll talk more about the term gay in chapters 6 and 7. When many Christians hear the term gay, they immediately think of sexual immorality. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Unfortunately, many gay and lesbians feel like this whenever they hear Christians talk about "those gay people" or other such "they/them"-type words. God loves you and has great plans for you. 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. This book isn't just for straight students, it . Are we talking about people having sex with someone of the same gender? 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.". Whose side would you be on? But as you can see, their stories are as different as night and day. Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023. We're talking about people. Jordan thought. Most people tack on a Q for "Queer" (or "Questioning") at the end LGBTQ. Plenty of Great stuff. I'm gay." Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2022. I purchased the kindle version of this book to screen it for my teenager, then ordered the paperback for her to read. What I'm about to say will be, to everything I write in this book. I tend to just use LGBT or sometimes LGBTQ. And if there is no clear answer, a simple "Let's keep thinking about that" will do just fine. And sometimes there are several other letters added to the mix, like LGBTQTIAP (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Transsexual, Intersex, Asexual, Pansexual) and a long list of others. If people are born gay, then doesn't this mean God made them that way? Make ash grey work for you by choosing the best version to fit your style, and we've got them all. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. That worked. They all have a unique set of experiences, joys and fears, things they hate and love, things that make them smile and other things that make them crazy mad. Living in a Gray World 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 ". 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. Greywater is defined as a domestic wastewater that is uncontaminated by direct contact with human excreta. ", The first friend I want to introduce to you is Dan. Preston has held faculty positions at Nottingham University, Cedarville University, and Eternity Bible College. But he knew he had to go. ansexual) and a long list of others. Each with their own hopes, struggles, etc. I have mixed feelings about it. I think you'd probably resist such a label, since you are a unique person, not some clone cut out of straightness. People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue. It really comes across in this book as in everything he does. Real people with real stories. This book isn't just for straight students, it's for all students looking for information and guidance. 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. After all, gay and lesbian people live the same lives as straight people. What do you mean? Before we really dive into our conversation, we need to get on the same page about some important words. Just like you and me and everybody else, they're different. What do you mean? Let's have a cordial conversation. Short enough to read in one day, yet covers so much information. 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. And we're going to listen to a lot of stories. I don't want to be attracted to guys. Whose side would you be on? And this book I mean. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. I haven't even touched another person. When he entered the room, he was greeted with smiles. And unfortunately, many gay and lesbian individuals have been slashed by words that feel like razor blades across their eyeballs. 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.". Words such as "we" versus "they," and "us" versus "them." Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. 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. The line between homosexual practice and struggling with same-sex attraction was painfully blurred. Who are us? 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. Meet the 60+ year old who bawled her eyes out when Cody Rhodes returned to WWE. It gets confusing. A feisty, angry, church-hating loudmouth who loves to fire off mean comments on blogs and Twitter. Millions of people have been psychologically and emotionally slaughtered over something they were called more than twenty years ago. Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021. However, he gives context to this sin by noting that ALL people, especially all Christians engage in sin (lust, adultery, greed, slander, etc.) I'm attracted to guys.". I am grateful that I came across this book. I hoped that picking up 'Living in a Gray World' may give me something new: a new understanding. 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. : We need to be careful with this term. Excerpt. "Homosexuality" is a very broad concept that includes many different types of people. He mocks them, yells at them, and would love to see the conservative church simply fade out of existence. If there's one thing I've learned, it's that we've got to put flesh on this topic. Before Jordan could respond, another leader added, "And what about our children? What I'm about to say will be foundational to everything I write in this book. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It was available on Netgalley and I was curious. That is, don't use it as a noun, like, "Hey, look at that homosexual." (There could be some bad answers out there, but no bad questions.) 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. Living a life without facing pain and loss is living in an "artificial world," a life without God. I asked the librarian to put a book on hold for me. Although she had many excellent qualities - she was creative, had a great capacity for . Does this item contain inappropriate content? We're talking about people. Learn more. I really appreciate Sprinkle's straightforward approach as well as Biblical scholarship. : Thank you for enlightening us and equipping us to love better. He too was born into a Christian home and discovered he was attracted to the same sex at fourteen. Dan is a gay man happily married to another man. You've already met my friend Jordan. But he knew he had to go. R. 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. Take the word lifestyle. ", The first friend I want to introduce to you is Dan. The author refers to sexuality and attempts to speak from a very limited viewpoint. Yet another thing? Or committed suicide. Jordan is one of the most amazing Christians I've ever met. Lifestyle. You've already met my friend Jordan. No one likes to feel like some "other" a subspecies to the human race. Excerpted by permission of ZONDERVAN. When he came out to his parents about being gay, they told him he was an abomination and kicked him out of the house. Before Jordan could respond, another leader added, "And what about our children? In todays world, the topic of homosexuality seems to be part of daily conversation in the media, in politics, and even inside churches, with pressure to accept one view or the other. Please try again. He hadn't even touched another guy romantically. No handwriting, highlighting or underlining. Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2019. They all have a unique set of experiences, joys and fears, things they hate and love, things that make them smile and other things that make them crazy mad. Most people tack on a Q for "Queer" (or "Questioning") at the end LGBTQ. Prestonis also the founder andpresident ofthe Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender. 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. I think what people really mean by "lifestyle" is here we go sex. And the confusion continued to dehumanize Jordan limb by limb. ", Jordan didn't know how to respond. [1] The poem's origins are unknown, but it was partly inspired by Gray's thoughts following the death of the poet Richard West in 1742. I know. There's no alternative for. Sometimes the English language demands it. Good questions, hard questions, weird questions, or questions you can't ask anyone else. This book treated all biblical sins as the same and that sinners must repent and seek guidance. His mom wasn't domineering, his dad was around, his sisters didn't dress him up in pink, and he wasn't sexually abused. In other words, she realized that she was "transgender" (we'll get to that word later). Or you could use the well-known acronym LGBT. 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. But as we'll see, the discussion about homosexuality is much more complex than just a conversation about sex. Living in the gray area means accepting that all foods in moderation can be part of a balanced and healthy diet. Dan is the type of guy many Christians think of when they hear the word. I haven't even touched another person. To see our price, add these items to your cart. He maintains a conservative view that the Bible presents sex between one man and one woman in the context of marriage as God's original design, and that sex/sex acts in any other circumstances constitutes sin. What if someone is only slightly gay? There are no bad questions in our conversation. Whose side would you be on? She didn't choose to feel this way. He writes this short book with real clarity. Everything is explained so clearly and the author does a great job of having a relatable conversation so as not to come across harsh. (Some of you don't need to pretend.) And sometimes there are several other letters added to the mix, like LGBTQTIAP (. For now, I'll use the term gay in our conversation as a description of someone who is attracted to the same sex. 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