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A review by tymgabriel
Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-vs.-Christians Debate by Justin Lee
4.0
Justin Lee presents a well-organized and highly identifiable account of the complexities under-girding evangelical, Christian faith and sexual orientation. His narrative proves deeply theological without dwelling on minute intricacies of theology. Rather than putting forward an exegesis involving Biblically "split hairs," Lee tells us his personal struggle to reconcile his faith and sexual orientation, which does not involve blindly deciding "pro" or "anti" gay, but rather frames his attempts to ask the right questions in the spirit of prayer and faith.
Lee's Torn may not play well beyond Judeo-Christian circles, as his entire argument around the sanctity or condemnation of same-sex relationships centers solely on how one should view these through a Judeo-Christian lens. More specifically, this book will speak most to those with a very conservative view of the Bible as sacred writ and Jesus as the absolute savior of humankind. Still, Torn fills a much needed gap in the "Gays-vs-Christians" argument. I vote it a must-read for all Christian believers interested in increasing their knowledge of reconciling faith and sexual orientation. Further, those outside of the Christian faith or those with no faith at all may find a greater understanding of why some insist that indeed they can identify as Christian and be gay.
Lee's Torn may not play well beyond Judeo-Christian circles, as his entire argument around the sanctity or condemnation of same-sex relationships centers solely on how one should view these through a Judeo-Christian lens. More specifically, this book will speak most to those with a very conservative view of the Bible as sacred writ and Jesus as the absolute savior of humankind. Still, Torn fills a much needed gap in the "Gays-vs-Christians" argument. I vote it a must-read for all Christian believers interested in increasing their knowledge of reconciling faith and sexual orientation. Further, those outside of the Christian faith or those with no faith at all may find a greater understanding of why some insist that indeed they can identify as Christian and be gay.