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    Does the Bible Condemn Gay People
    Does the Bible Condemn Gay People
    Does the Bible Condemn Gay People
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    Does the Bible Condemn Gay People

    By Grant Andrews

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    What does the Bible really say about homosexuality?

    Is it a sin to be gay or to be in a same-sex relationship?

    Many people struggle with reconciling religion and homosexuality. You might have a gay friend or family member, or be gay yourself, and not know what God would say about your sexuality. You might have been told that being gay is a terrible sin, and some verses from the Bible might even have been used to justify this claim.

    Find out which passages are said to refer to being gay and gay relationships

    Being raised in Christian households, we were often told that the Bible condemns homosexuality. We struggled with these issues ourselves for a long time, and eventually decided to research the Bible ourselves and find out exactly what it says about homosexuality. All of the passages that are often used against homosexuality in the Bible are discussed in this book.

    Find ways to reconcile being gay and Christian

    This short book is packed with information about how Biblical scholars and religious leaders have reconciled homosexuality and religion, including:
    - What Jesus had to say about homosexuality
    - Same-sex relationships in the Bible
    - How many churches are changing their stances and teachings about homosexuality

    About the authors

    Grant Andrews is currently completing his PhD at the University of the Western Cape, with a focus on fatherhood and masculinities. He lectures in the English Department and has written extensively on self-actualization and self-exploration.

    Malan van der Walt is a student program coordinator at the University of Stellenbosch, working with young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in order to promote HIV prevention and to advocate for equality. He is continuing his postgraduate studies in psychology with a focus on gender and sexuality. He conducts counselling sessions and runs support groups with young gay people.

    If you need a fresh perspective on your faith and sexuality, this book is for you.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGrant Andrews
    Release dateMar 9, 2015
    ISBN9781311826336
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      Our identity should be In Christ, not sexual identity. This book takes verses that very clearly do condemn living out any kind of identity that is not in line with what God has laid out. It is telling a lie about what God says is acceptable when the Bible clearly says it's not. This book allows people to believe a lie, to live in a sin that separates them from God. It's not loving to change truth to make it fit your narrative, not when it keeps people from living a full life in Christ. Good books on this topic are Gay Girl, good God and/or A Change of Affection. Look for books that point to who God is in our lives and how that changes us and our life, not for how we can make the Bible fit our lives and desires.

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    Does the Bible Condemn Gay People - Grant Andrews

    Does the Bible Condemn Gay People?

    A Close Look at What Scripture Says About Homosexuality

    Grant Andrews

    Malan van der Walt

    Taken from the book

    How to Understand and Accept Your Gay Son

    (Even If You’re Not Sure You Can)

    Copyright © 2015 by Grant Andrews and Malan van der Walt

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    The advice and information contained in this book are intended to supplement, and not replace, consultation with a trained mental health professional. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein and the effectiveness of any advice given. The authors do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by errors or omissions, or as a result of any information or advice contained in this book.

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    Edited by Anthea Carmeline

    Edited by Kenneth Hopson

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    Acknowledgements

    We are indebted to our excellent editors Anthea Carmeline and Kenneth Hopson.

    We would like to thank the many young gay people who we work with in our professional lives. Your bravery and resilience inspires us, and we

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