He walks through the complexities well and stays true to the Word. 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." And we're going to listen to a lot of stories. As Jordan's story shows, focusing on truth with little compassion can actually damage other people who are made in God's image. A feisty, angry, church-hating loudmouth who loves to fire off mean comments on blogs and Twitter. 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. Almost all of them have similar stories of feeling less than human and being painfully misunderstood. Does the Bible really say homosexuality is wrong? Men who feel more like women, and women who feel like men. Seeing Gray In A World Of Black And White. This leads to the black and white worlds to mesh together to become this gray void we live in. They work, they play, they eat and sleep. I think you'd probably resist such a label, since you are a unique person, not some clone cut out of straightness. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Amazon has encountered an error. It really comes across in this book as in everything he does. Yes. An overuse of dude, totally, and other phrases only seem to stunt the conversation that this book is trying to start. Lifestyle? It is like driving at night in the fog and you can't really see what's too far ahead . In the context I minister, this topic comes up on a weekly basis. There's a stupid saying that I used to hear as a kid. We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. And those who used to love Jesus but were so mocked and hated by Christians that they've left the church. 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. 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." Dan isn't very religious and he often gets frustrated with conservative Christians. The great, easy, straight-forward, honest and personal way the author wrote it. download 1 file . Are we talking about people having sex with someone of the same gender? So if someone asks you, "What's your view on homosexuality?" Almost all of them have similar stories of feeling less than human and being painfully misunderstood. I haven't even touched another person. Ive found this to be an essential guide for the believer in navigating the hyper sexualized and multi sexualized world we live in today. Please try again. Both gay and straight people have gay and straight friends. But I also cringed a little bit wanting to clarify that the book was not for my sonit was for me. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. What I'm about to say will be foundational to everything I write in this book. in this discussion. He too was born into a Christian home and discovered he was attracted to the same sex at fourteen. 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.". And the confusion continued to dehumanize Jordan limb by limb. (There could be some bad answers out there, but no bad questions.) But we need to be very clear about what we mean. Unfortunately, many gay and lesbians feel like this whenever they hear Christians talk about "those gay people" or other such "they/them"-type words. Preston and his wifeChris, live in Boise, Idaho, with their 3 daugthers and 1 son. A great book for parents to read with their teens. That is, don't use it as a noun, like, "Hey, look at that homosexual." And today, he actually has a very good relationship with people at his church. We are sorry. What do you mean? And I greatly appreciate his compassionate, loving tone throughout. You're sitting in the front row at church and the preacher keeps talking about ". Unfortunately, he or the publisher abridged too much, resulting in assertions not substantiated to the degree you will find in People to Be Loved, which I find disappointing given the need to avoid condescension when talking with youth and college students, something Sprinkle surely knows being a professor. Eating disorders, depression, and suicide are often caused by hurtful words. I think what people really mean by "lifestyle" is here we go sex. 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. When he entered the room, he was greeted with smiles. It was available on Netgalley and I was curious. A year later, he committed suicide. 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. I asked the librarian to put a book on hold for me. Millions of people have been psychologically and emotionally slaughtered over something they were called more than twenty years ago. Unlike Maddie, Justin was raised in a healthy Christian home and became a follower of Christ at a young age. Preston Sprinkle does a great job of laying out the book as a conversation with the reader. i wish every teen would read it." seAn Mcdowell professor at Biola University and the author of fifteen books, including Ethix: Being Bold in a Whatever World Please try again. ", The leader continued, "You know, Jordan, what God thinks about homosexuals? Executives who see the world in stark contrasts miss the nuances of situations and are less able to compromise to meet common interests. Recovery from an eating disorder involves learning to think and live in shades of gray. Just like you and me and everybody else, they're different. They are "a distinctive way of sizing up gray area issues, analyzing them carefully, grappling with their full, human complexity, and thenand only thenmaking final decisions." What if someone's actually straight, but they've had same-sex experiences in the past? , Screen Reader And those who used to love Jesus but were so mocked and hated by Christians that they've left the church. However you feel about homosexuality, the Bible, or whatever, this truth is. Maybe you've heard it too. God loves you and has great plans for you. Prestonis also the founder andpresident ofthe Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender. Yes, a big old stone will probably break your bones, but words have the power to crush your heart. What should I do? This book seems to fit the bill: it is attractive, well-written, and faithful to biblical . PDF download. They work, they play, they eat and sleep. Preston Sprinkle, Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teen's Guide to Understanding Homosexuality. Or someone just attracted to the same sex? For now, I'll use the term. His mom wasn't domineering, his dad was around, his sisters didn't dress him up in pink, and he wasn't sexually abused. Excerpted by permission of ZONDERVAN. Dan isn't very religious and he often gets frustrated with conservative Christians. Living in a Gray World explores with readers: Homosexuality and other related issues, such as what it means to identify as transgender and intersex What the Bible says about homosexuality How to cultivate a heart for people Dr. Sprinkle shares biblical truth and compassion about this important topic. : The term gay is also used very differently depending on the person using it. But when Justin was fourteen, he realized he was attracted to the same sex. "Transgender," if you're wondering, refers to someone who doesn't identify with his or her biological sex. So let's drop the "lifestyle" lingo. bestselling author Dr. Preston Sprinkle has encountered these same questions, and as a theologian and a college professor he has dealt with these issues firsthand. Preston and his wifeChris, live in Boise, Idaho, with their 3 daugthers and 1 son. The cover shows some wear. Reprinted by permission. New York Times bestselling author Dr. Preston Sprinkle has encountered these same questions, and as a theologian and a college professor he has dealt with these issues firsthand. The point is, there's no one-size-fits-all category for gay and lesbian people. A feisty, angry, church-hating loudmouth who loves to fire off mean comments on blogs and Twitter. Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021. What if someone is only slightly gay? Or men, in some cases. He hadn't even touched another guy romantically. Sometimes the English language demands it. Good questions, hard questions, weird questions, or questions you can't ask anyone else. Gray areas demand our best judgment. However, I think in his desire to avoid bringing shame to those who struggle with same-sex attraction, he opens the door to equating sexual sin with actions only. Most questions require a lot of thought and honest discussion. In the context I minister, this topic comes up on a weekly basis. Lifestyle. I've even used these terms a few times already, in case you didn't notice! Thank you for enlightening us and equipping us to love better. Brilliant. What if someone's actually straight, but they've had same-sex experiences in the past? This book provides clear and simple language for tackling this complex and fraught topic. Every Chrstian and non Christian must read it! I don't want my kids to hate but I do want them to know God's view on this. (Some of you don't need to pretend.) I tend to just use LGBT or sometimes LGBTQ. What if they're not acting on it now, but maybe they will in the future? I'm gay." To have a clear and deep book that is easy for any student to pick up and read is such a gift. You may wonder, "Isn't that person just a lesbian?" There's not. Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023. It means eating in a way that is flexible enough to be sustainable. There was only one typo that I could find in my ARC. Maybe you've heard it too. (We'll get into the whole "born with it" debate later as well.) Dan is a gay man happily married to another man. One thing I've learned from talking to gay people over the years is that words really matter, especially in this discussion. Lifestyle?! Sometimes it's inevitable to use the words "us" or "them." 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. Short enough to read in one day, yet covers so much information. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. What if they're not acting on it. Jordan thought. For now, I'll use the term. There are no bad questions in our conversation. A great book for parents to read with their teens. There's a stupid saying that I used to hear as a kid. R. That is, the average of three color channels . In today's world, the topic of homosexuality seems to be part of daily conversation in the media, in politics, and even . This is terribly wrong. We'll talk about all this stuff in chapter 4. Justin is a Bible-believing Christian who grew up in a loving family. When many Christians hear the term, they immediately think of sexual immorality. So when people talk about "the gay lifestyle," what they may really mean is gay sex. All rights reserved. He had to tell them. I'm sure you have questions. Let's have a cordial conversation. In a world filled with confusing messages and influences that are directly opposed to my beliefs, I was SO glad to find this book. one leader said to another, forgetting that Jordan was still in the room. Living in a Gray World explores with readers: Homosexuality and other related issues, such as what it means to identify as transgender and intersex What the Bible says about homosexuality How to cultivate a heart for people Dr. Sprinkle shares biblical truth and compassion about this important topic. And they have stories. The last person I want you to meet is Eric. He could hardly say the words out loud in the safety of his car. 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. Living a life without facing pain and loss is living in an "artificial world," a life without God. Take the word lifestyle. Everything is explained so clearly and the author does a great job of having a relatable conversation so as not to come across harsh. Whose side would you be on? We have been waiting for a book to help Christian teens navigate questions about sex and gender. Copyright 2015 Preston Sprinkle. I would have felt the same way if I had been checking out a book on teens having sex and the librarian questioned me on it and put it under my 12 year old sons name. calculus remarkably similar to mathematics . I'd recommend never using the word homosexual when referring to people. , Enhanced typesetting 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. Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2022. , Language It shouldnt be looked down upon. 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. Ive found this to be an essential guide for the believer in navigating the hyper sexualized and multi sexualized world we live in today. This book was written for teen readers 15 years ago and older, but I think many adults can benefit from reading this book. 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. I feel like I'm attracted to the same sex, but I have no one to talk to. 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. 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. . So when people talk about "the gay lifestyle," what they may really mean is gay sex. From a few months now I'd been looking for resources on the subject and, as far as I've looked and read, this is one of the most complete books, if not the best. I'm not going to lecture at you, cram info down your throat, or even tell you what you must believe. 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. There's no alternative for bisexual (someone attracted to both men and women), so that word is okay. But I think this book can still be a discussion. An honest talk filled with authenticity and love. Throughout our conversation, you and I are going to ask some hard questions and sort through some tough debates. Something went wrong. They work, they play, they eat and sleep. What if they're not acting on it now, but maybe they will in the future? Or committed suicide. But here is my opinion: I felt it was great. However you feel about homosexuality, the Bible, or whatever, this truth is nonnegotiable: Homosexuality is about people and not about some issue. And this short read gave me exactly that.What I noticed straight away was how qualified this author was to write this book. (We'll get into the whole "born with it" debate later as well.) 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. I struggle with same-sex attraction. To see our price, add these items to your cart. Think about it. Preston has held faculty positions at Nottingham University, Cedarville University, and Eternity Bible College. So let's drop the "lifestyle" lingo. So let's have an honest dialogue about a very tough topic. My heart breaks whenever I think about Jordan in that church office. Excerpted by permission of ZONDERVAN. Its actually just full of assumptions of belief, surface level looks at scripture, but ultimately calling people sinful. 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. What if someone's actually straight, but they've had same-sex experiences in the past? A lesbian is a woman who feels like a woman, and who's attracted to other women. Too often, the terms gay or homosexual are quickly followed by the word lifestyle, like in Jordan's conversation with his church leaders. He is a, bestselling author who's written more than adozen books, including, Living in a Gray World, Scandalous Grace, Non-violence. I didn't decide this. (Other than the Bible itself. I think this book displays a beautiful balance of showing love, but also conveying truth. Please try your request again later. The last thing Jordan remembers that night is heading to his car, locking the door, squeezing the steering wheel until his fingers turned white, and screaming away his pain. Glad I bought this book. I'm probably more pure than any other guy my age. What I'm about to say will be foundational to everything I write in this book. Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teens Guide to Understanding Homosexuality, Dr. 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. And that's why Maddie is a lesbian. A helpful quick read. I didn't understand it; I didn't know how to broach the topic with other people, yet alone homosexual people or Christian homosexuals. And sometimes there are several other letters added to the mix, like LGBTQTIAP (. 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. : It is the core of a leaders work. So when people talk about "the gay lifestyle," what they may really mean is gay sex. There has to be a better way, and there is . Jordan was taken aback. It's uncomfortable living with the unknown, so we have different belief systems in hopes to understand aspects of life that we cannot see, control, or explain. Lifestyle. Stories that make them sing, and stories that make them shudder with cold sweat. After all, gay and lesbian people live the same lives as straight people. 2,101 Likes, 6 Comments - Dollar Store Makeup (@dollarstoremakeup) on Instagram: "Tell me you have an unhealthy fear of aging without telling me you blah blah blah . I've even used these terms a few times already, in case you didn't notice! People who have been raped into lesbianism, and people who have been born with same-sex attraction. But no one at this church had known about his struggle. Given a long history of books written in America targeting youth that have been damaging to say the least, I was excited to see this book written for teens. And the confusion continued to dehumanize Jordan limb by limb. Yet another thing? Preston and his wifeChris, live in Boise, Idaho, with their 3 daugthers and 1 son. In stock. He mocks them, yells at them, and would love to see the conservative church simply fade out of existence. I'm glad you asked these good questions. What I found was a helpful resource written in a concise and understanding manner that I would feel confident suggesting to my students to read. )So I can say that the first 5 chapters were invaluable. And they have stories. Just concern yourself with being too much like Jesus. : This book provides clear and simple language for tackling this complex and fraught topic. I read "Embodied" first. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. 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. In today's world, the topic of homosexuality seems to be part of daily conversation in the media, in politics, and even inside churches, with pressure to acce. Book reviews, interviews, editors' picks, and more. Learn more. Please try again. Ver resultados de bsquedapara este autor Instead, the Bible gives Christians the liberty to make God-glorifying decisions based on their convictions. Which makes his message confusing cause its full of hey I love you, but I cant love or accept this one part of you. Dan is the type of guy many Christians think of when they hear the word homosexuality. It shouldnt be shamed. 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. Millions of people have been psychologically and emotionally slaughtered over something they were called more than twenty years ago. Lots and lots of stories. An honest talk filled with authenticity and love. So if someone asks you, "What's your view on homosexuality?" There's another set of words that should rarely be used. Or you could use the well-known acronym LGBT. Eating disorders, depression, and suicide are often caused by hurtful words. I mean, we can't have you working with our children! Jordan was taken aback. >>Download/Read Kindle Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teen?s Guide to Understanding Homosexuality All Pages by Preston Sprinkle. Men who feel more like women, and women who feel like men. (someone attracted to both men and women), so that word is okay. Preston Sprinkle does an excellent job arguing for the importance of loving and accepting all people, especially those of the LGBTQ community. After all, gay and lesbian people live the same lives as straight people. (We'll get into the whole "born with it" debate later as well.) It means learning to incorporate fear foods. 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. Please try again. Highly recommend!!! Let's begin our conversation by meeting some real people. 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. Im grateful for Prestons loving, biblical, and relevant treatment on such a controversial topic. He too was born into a Christian home and discovered he was attracted to the same sex at fourteen. The author refers to sexuality and attempts to speak from a very limited viewpoint. Some questions have simple answers, but many don't. His main point, that his main book "A people to be loved" emphasizes even more, is that LGBT people are individuals with vastly different life experiences. Gray, neither black nor white Gray, neither dark nor bright Gray, the color of choice . Typed away for a while. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. ", The first friend I want to introduce to you is Dan. Mr. Trump's new financial disclosure states that the company he created for the NFT project, CIC Digital LLC, had between $100,001 and $1 million in income. He grew up a lot like Justin, but Jordan believes that acting on homosexual desires is a sin. 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. This book isn't just for straight students, it's for all students looking for information and guidance. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. ansexual) and a long list of others. And this book I mean, conversation is about understanding fellow human beings. Wouldnt make eye contact with me. Over the years I've talked with a lot of gay and lesbian people. As we wrestle with all of this, never forget that we're talking about people real people with real feelings. ransgender. But almost every gay person I know does not like to be called "a homosexual." is sort of a catchall identifier for everyone else who feels marginalized based on their sexuality. You can say homosexual when referring to concepts or things rather than people ("homosexual relationship," "homosexual desires"). You're sitting in the front row at church and the preacher keeps talking about ". Preston has held faculty positions at Nottingham University, Cedarville University, and Eternity Bible College. I'm attracted to guys.". 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. That is, don't use it as a noun, like, "Hey, look at that homosexual." Just concern yourself with being too much like Jesus. It goes like this: "Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me." Let's begin our conversation by meeting some real people. Now let me be up front. Think about it: Pretend you are fifteen years old and struggling with same-sex attraction. Each one of these people has some experience with homosexuality. Each one of these people has some experience with homosexuality. With palms still dripping with sweat, he decided to get it over with. We also need to be careful about the term, It's fine to use it; I'll use it throughout our conversation. Each one of these people has some experience with homosexuality. It gets confusing. Words have the power to hurt and to heal, to build up and to tear down. Jordan is one of the most amazing Christians I've ever met. Ever. [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. But I also dont know what book I could say that about. 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. This book treated all biblical sins as the same and that sinners must repent and seek guidance. So let's drop the "lifestyle" lingo. 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