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Marin, Andrew P.

Love is an orientation : elevating the conversation with the gay community / Andrew Marin ; foreword by Brian McLaren. - 1 online resource (204 pages)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-204).

When my friends came out -- We don't need your God! -- We are not your project : sexual behavior is gay identity -- Stigma, shame, and politics : the GLBT experience in the broader culture -- Gay versus Christian and gay Christians -- Who are we looking to for validation? : the GLBT quest for good news from God -- Reclaiming the word love : measurable unconditional behaviors -- The Big 5 : principles for a more constructive conversation -- Laying the foundation : commitment, boldness, and the Big 5 -- Building the bridge : asking the right questions -- Crossing a bridge : the world reads Christians, not the bible -- Testimonies from the gay community.

Discusses how Christians and the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community need to build a bridge of communication and understanding that is based on the gospel.

ISBN: 9781461942535 1461942535 9780830878109 0830878106

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Sex role--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Love--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Homosexualité--Aspect religieux--Christianisme.
Rôle selon le sexe--Aspect religieux--Christianisme.
Amour--Aspect religieux--Christianisme.
RELIGION--Christian Life--Social Issues.
RELIGION--Christianity--General.
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity
Love--Religious aspects--Christianity
Sex role--Religious aspects--Christianity

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: BR115.H6 / M355 2009eb

Dewey Class. No.: 261.8/35766