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God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships
Matthew Vines
4.15 AVERAGE
177 reviews for:
God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships
Matthew Vines
4.15 AVERAGE
This was a good book. It took me a while to read, but it was worth it. It examines the context of the verses that seemingly condemn being gay, and reveals that it’s not the case. If you’re curious about this, I encourage you to read it.
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As someone who grew up with the deeply held religious conviction that homosexuality was a huge sin and ended up just giving up on religion entirely after realizing I was gay in my mid-20s (having been unjustly excommunicated from my faith which resulted in losing almost my friends and being disowned by my father), this subject has been of personal interest to me. I thought it was well-written, well-researched both Biblically and historically, and presented in a logical and ordered manner. I read it in less than a day and my copy is now covered in all manner of notes. I intend to lend this book out to many, so I hope no one minds the notes. My only disappointment in the book was that it didn't delve much into how marriage has changed over time from Biblical times to the Middle Ages to today and how using the argument of "traditional" is not really a valid argument as heterosexual marriages of today are nothing like those in Biblical times. I definitely would have enjoyed reading more, but loved what was written.
This is very well researched and out together. If you are a non-affirming Christian, this is a good theological intro into same-sex attraction in the Bible. Vines makes many great points here, but at the end poses the question we must answer or at least wrestle with, “Is it acceptable to deny gay Christians the opportunity to sanctify their sexual desires through a God-reflecting covenant?”
This book was not written “for” me, but I learned a lot. This book is ideal for your relative who is not-affirming but is open to learning. Yes, the author quoted John Piper and Tim Keller a bit more than my taste, and some language is a bit dated. But it was so enlightening to come at this topic from a different perspective (from a conservative evangelical perspective) that comes out as affirming
Meticulously researched, full of grace, compassion and honest scholarship, this book is a must read for all Christians. Kudos to Matthew Vines for taking a close look at the specific Bible verses that the modern day church uses to support their position against gay rights.
An excellent book that holds both a high view of Scripture and affirms gay marriage. An important read for any Christian who is exploring or struggling with their understanding of sexual orientation and what the bible has to say (or not say) about same-sex relationships. This book is richly immersed in scripture and well written and includes many additional resources. I highly recommend this book for any Christian or church looking for scriptural support in this area.
Thoughtful, insightful examination of scripture looking at the "forest" and the "trees" of God's Word. I confess my less than open mind on this topic in years past and pain my point of view may have caused others. Matthew Vines' book is well worth the read and confirms for me what has been growing in my heart but I didn't have a way to articulate.
Two other books recommended by Matthew Vines, "Torn" by Justin Lee and "Bible, Gender, Sexuality" by James Brownson are going on my "to reads list."
Two other books recommended by Matthew Vines, "Torn" by Justin Lee and "Bible, Gender, Sexuality" by James Brownson are going on my "to reads list."
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