: 21 Conversations from a Historically Christian View, Grace/Truth 2.0: Five More Conversations Every Thoughtful Christian Should Have About Faith, Sexuality & Gender. People who have been raped into lesbianism, and people who have been born with same-sex attraction. No, not a feisty, angry, explosive conversation maybe you've had some of those before. Does the Bible really say homosexuality is wrong? After the birth of our daughter in 2010 we knew we needed something more sustainable. I'm attracted to guys.". Christians can no longer afford to be ignorant on this issue, and Preston does a great job shedding light in a loving manner.' So if someone asks you, "What's your view on homosexuality?" This leads to the black and white worlds to mesh together to become this gray void we live in. I felt like most of the people believed it as bad. For instance: How should I respond when my sister tells me she's a lesbian? I, as a Christian, have always wondered about homosexuality as it is on the top of everyones tongues. Does the Bible really say homosexuality is wrong? When he entered the room, he was greeted with smiles. When many Christians hear the term, they immediately think of sexual immorality. The term gay is also used very differently depending on the person using it. What if someone is only slightly gay? Jordan didn't know how to respond. The line between homosexual. He hadn't even touched another guy romantically. Lifestyle. A year later, he committed suicide. I am hopeful that this book is accepted by a teenager who is on the brink of questioning these things because of peer influence. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Does every gay person have the same lifestyle? Before Jordan could respond, another leader added, "And what about our children? 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. in this discussion. (someone attracted to both men and women), so that word is okay. There's a stupid saying that I used to hear as a kid. Each with their own hopes, struggles, etc. . Living in a Gray World is also an educational book that parents can read and discuss with their children. Both gay and straight people have gay and straight friends. Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say, People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue, Grace/Truth 1.0: Five Conversations Every Thoughtful Christian Should Have About Faith, Sexuality and Gender, Scandalous Grace: A Book for Tired Christians Seeking Rest, Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? As these examples illustrate, it is practically impossible to live comfortably with a black-and-white picture of a world containing many shades of gray. Living in the gray area means accepting that all foods in moderation can be part of a balanced and healthy diet. Learning to Live in the Gray. He admits that there has been a lot of hurt done in the name of Christianity and that churches and individuals need to seek a better way rather than just publicly humiliating someone. [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. . A lesbian is a woman who feels like a woman, and who's attracted to other women. -- Francis Chan, pastor and bestselling author of Crazy Love and You and, 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. We need to be careful with this term. Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2021. A great book for parents to read with their teens. Eating disorders, depression, and suicide are often caused by hurtful words. Your writing gives insight into a very deep struggle and a world that is often confusing to many. The gray world algorithm is proposed by G.Buchusbaum in 1980, which is a classic auto white balance algorithm. Before we really dive into our conversation, we need to get on the same page about some important words. Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023. One of my only problems with this book is that there were parts where it felt like the author was dumbing it down for teens. Those nasty, abominable, gay people. in our conversation as a description of someone who is attracted to the same sex. Most people tack on a Q for "Queer" (or "Questioning") at the end LGBTQ. Everything is explained so clearly and the author does a great job of having a relatable conversation so as not to come across harsh. We'll talk about all this stuff in chapter 4. Jordan was taken aback. Justin breaks all the stereotypes of what some people say "makes" people gay. What if they're not acting on it now, but maybe they will in the future? Copyright 2015 Preston Sprinkle. Some who believe in Jesus, and others who despise the Christian faith. That is, the average of three color channels . All Software; This Just In; Old School Emulation; MS-DOS Games; . There was a problem loading your book clubs. The author refers to sexuality and attempts to speak from a very limited viewpoint. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. That is, don't use it as a noun, like, "Hey, look at that homosexual." The term gay is also used very differently depending on the person using it. There's another set of words that should rarely be used. And if there is no clear answer, a simple "Let's keep thinking about that" will do just fine. Highly recommend!!! Prestonis also the founder andpresident ofthe Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender. They prefer to be called gay or lesbian. He is a, bestselling author who's written more than adozen books, including, Living in a Gray World, Scandalous Grace, Non-violence. My son was not struggling with thisI, as a parent, as an adult, and as a Christian wanted to be more informed, more loving, more gracious, more Christlike.The thing is, it wasnt even the fact that the book was about homosexuality. He mentions over and over about this being a conversation but it really doesnt come across that way. I feel like I'm attracted to the same sex, but I have no one to talk to. I have mixed feelings about it. but maybe they will in the future? and so NO PERSON has the right to judge or condemn another. is also used very differently depending on the person using it. A great book for parents to read with their teens. I didn't decide this. No one likes to feel like some "other" a subspecies to the human race. Thank you for enlightening us and equipping us to love better. Lifestyle. This seems weird until you hear her story. I agree with much of what Preston Sprinkle writes in this book. Prestonis also the founder andpresident ofthe Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender. Sometimes it's inevitable to use the words "us" or "them." The Bible says that they are an abomination!". [London: Butterworths. The first friend I want to introduce to you is Dan. 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. Words such as "we" versus "they," and "us" versus "them." It shouldnt be weird. Book reviews, interviews, editors' picks, and more. I appreciate that this book does not encourage any bullying even if it does not align with my views, it's still valuable. download 1 file . If people are born gay, then doesn't this mean God made them that way? Chapters include What Does the Bible Say about Marriage? Gender, Transgender, and Intersex, and Homosexuality All Around Me where he tries to talk straight, providing an inquiry approach to answer questions he frequently receives. However you feel about homosexuality, the Bible, or whatever, this truth is. Sometimes the English language demands it. For instance: How should I respond when my sister tells me she's a lesbian? Excerpt. , Publisher Excellent book! I've introduced you to Dan, Maddie, Justin, Jordan, Lesli, and Eric because there's something we really need to agree on up front. Too often, the terms gay or homosexual are quickly followed by the word lifestyle, like in Jordan's conversation with his church leaders. Dan is a gay man happily married to another man. With palms still dripping with sweat, he decided to get it over with. I'm attracted to guys.". But now Lesli is a believer in Christ and helps other transgender men and women work through what it means to experience gender confusion. If people are born gay, then doesn't this mean God made them that way? 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. Those nasty, abominable, gay people. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. 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." "[d]on't worry about being too liberal or too conservative. . 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. It was available on Netgalley and I was curious. Unlike Maddie, Justin was raised in a healthy Christian home and became a follower of Christ at a young age. : Maybe you've heard it too. We need to be careful with this term. Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2022. This is not an "us/them" discussion, but very much a "we" discussion. Eric died lonely, confused, and unloved. We're talking about people. So when people talk about "the gay lifestyle," what they may really mean is gay sex. 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. Maybe you've heard it too. PS treatment of James 1:14-15 muddies the distinction between being attracted to someone of the same sex, and actually desiring them in a sexual manner. Living a lukewarm life is actually living in a "gray world" because you are missing out on the joys and blessings God intends for us. Thank you, Preston Sprinkle, for taking the time to write this much-needed book! A feisty, angry, church-hating loudmouth who loves to fire off mean comments on blogs and Twitter. Preston M. 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. What if they're not acting on their attraction? The author uses debunked theories about homosexuality, transgender, and intersexed people. Maddie is a lesbian, but she's not attracted to women. 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." Almost all of them have similar stories of feeling less than human and being painfully misunderstood. He might as well have been stuffed in a cage and sold to the zoo. This book seems to fit the bill: it is attractive, well-written, and faithful to biblical . There are no bad questions in our conversation. An overuse of dude, totally, and other phrases only seem to stunt the conversation that this book is trying to start. I don't, Jordan was taken aback. is also used very differently depending on the person using it. Over the years I've talked with a lot of gay and lesbian people. Dan is the type of guy many Christians think of when they hear the word homosexuality. But with 6 teenagers of my own, this is an excellent resource that balances truth and grace backed by solid theology and scriptural foundations as well as scientific research. Because the answer is that Jesus came for EVERYONE, that He died for ALL sinners, that He loved and loves ALL people no matter what they do but because of Who He is.I highly recommend and encourage all parents and all Christians to read this. How can we best love people who are same-sex attracted among us? then read it with your teen! Those nasty, abominable, gay people. And he does a very good job.He shows how the church as a whole has messed up in this area, and how (rarelysadly) the church has done it well. 160 pp, paperback, $16.99. 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. Words have the power to hurt and to heal, to build up and to tear down. So when people talk about "the gay lifestyle," what they may really mean is gay sex. Jordan thought. Please try again. Jordan was taken aback. 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. So let's drop the "lifestyle" lingo. He had spent several years wrestling with his same-sex attraction, though his commitment to the Bible prevented him from acting on it. Does every gay person have the same lifestyle? But in scripture Desire is not the same thing as what we might mean by attraction or even arousal. What do you mean? How would you feel if someone talked about the "straight lifestyle" and then lumped you into a category with every other straight person who walks the planet? And those who used to love Jesus but were so mocked and hated by Christians that they've left the church. I'm probably more pure than any other guy my age. I've introduced you to Dan, Maddie, Justin, Jordan, Lesli, and Eric because there's something we really need to agree on up front. (Some of you don't need to pretend.) America and the queer diaspora: the case of artist David McDiarmid (PDF, 1.4MB) - Sally Gray doi; Objects of displacement. We have been waiting for a book to help Christian teens navigate questions about sex and gender. There's no alternative for. Sometimes the English language demands it. >>Read/Download Kindle Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teen?s Guide to Understanding Homosexuality All Edition by Preston Sprinkle. Some questions have simple answers, but many don't. Dan isn't very religious and he often gets frustrated with conservative Christians. You've already met my friend Jordan. A Great Guide for Understanding LGBT Questions, Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2021. So let's have that discussion. Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2022. 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. He has written several books including People to Be Loved, Living in a Gray World, Charis, and Erasing Hell, which he co-authored with Francis Chan. I've introduced you to Dan, Maddie, Justin, Jordan, Lesli, and Eric because there's something we really need to agree on up front. Whose side would you be on? He then apologized, released her, and warned her that he'd kill her if she told anyone about what had happened. Preston Sprinkle, Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teen's Guide to Understanding Homosexuality (Zondervan, 2015) In this book, the delightfully named Preston Sprinkle aims to help Christian teens understand homosexuality. I don't, Jordan was taken aback. But we need to be very clear about what we mean. Ive found this to be an essential guide for the believer in navigating the hyper sexualized and multi sexualized world we live in today. He mocks them, yells at them, and would love to see the conservative church simply fade out of existence. My hope is that hearing their stories will help us "put flesh" on the topic of homosexuality. Before we really dive into our conversation, we need to get on the same page about some important words. But almost every gay person I know does not like to be called "a homosexual." I think you'd probably resist such a label, since you are a unique person, not some clone cut out of straightness. My friend Lesli is a female, but from the time she was four years old she believed that she was a boy. By KEVIN GRAY. Learn more. As we wrestle with all of this, never forget that we're talking about people real people with real feelings. So whether you are gay or straight or somewhere in between, you have a unique story. People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue, Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say. This book is not written as a book. ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. New York Times bestselling author Dr. Preston Sprinkle has encountered these same questions, and as a theologian and a college . There's no alternative for bisexual (someone attracted to both men and women), so that word is okay. Real people with real stories. Try again. To have a clear and deep book that is easy for any student to pick up and read is such a gift. Featured. A Christian Teen's Guide to Understanding Homosexuality, "Um when? Yes, a big old stone will probably break your bones, but words have the power to crush your heart. A few feet away. but maybe they will in the future? A Great Guide for Understanding LGBT Questions, Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2021. But no one at this church had known about his struggle. Most questions require a lot of thought and honest discussion. I would highly recommend this book. There's another set of words that should rarely be used. Most people tack on a Q for "Queer" (or "Questioning") at the end LGBTQ. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt. And the confusion continued to dehumanize Jordan limb by limb. For now, I'll use the term. If two people love each other and they're not hurting anyone else, then can't they get married? Preston and his wifeChris, live in Boise, Idaho, with their 3 daugthers and 1 son. Its actually just full of assumptions of belief, surface level looks at scripture, but ultimately calling people sinful. Ignorance is the greatest weapon of the enemy. Living a life without facing pain and loss is living in an "artificial world," a life without God. She read the title. I would recommend giving this book to an emotionally mature Christian teen of 11/12 and up who is a good reader OR using this book to inform teaching on these topics to that age group. Short enough to read in one day, yet covers so much information. 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.". I tend to just use LGBT or sometimes LGBTQ. Prestonis also the founder andpresident ofthe Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender. ${cardName} unavailable for quantities greater than ${maxQuantity}. Read Online Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teen?s Guide to Understanding Homosexuality Kindle Unlimited Written by Preston Sprinkle (Author) PDF is a great book to read and that's why I. You can say, when referring to concepts or things rather than people ("homosexual relationship," "homosexual desires"). We are all individual human beings. He has written several books including People to Be Loved, Living in a Gray World, Charis, and Erasing Hell, which he co-authored with Francis Chan. This book isn't just for straight students, it's for all students looking for information and guidance. Dan is a gay man happily married to another man. The line between homosexual practice and struggling with same-sex attraction was painfully blurred. (someone attracted to both men and women), so that word is okay. That worked. Whose side would you be on? It sets forth a strong argument for choosing to love, listen to and accept ALL people, because God loves, listens to and accepts all people. And sometimes there are several other letters added to the mix, like LGBTQTIAP (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Transsexual, Intersex, Asexual, Pansexual) and a long list of others. Some gay and lesbians who act on their attraction, and others who don't. Preston has held faculty positions at Nottingham University, Cedarville University, and Eternity Bible College. But as we'll see, the discussion about homosexuality is much more complex than just a conversation about sex. : But as we'll see, the discussion about homosexuality is much more complex than just a conversation about sex. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. Dan isn't very religious and he often gets frustrated with conservative Christians. I am not a Christian, so this is clearly not targeted to me, but I didn't find it wholly offensive. While this isnt a book about the gospel, its impossible to orient people to a difficult topic like homosexuality without being very clear on the good news, and the claims, of the gospel of Jesus. Or men, in some cases. What I'm about to say will be foundational to everything I write in this book. They work, they play, they eat and sleep. , Print length We are all individual human beings. And this book I mean. This is terribly wrong. I'm not going to lecture at you, cram info down your throat, or even tell you what you must believe. This book was written for teen readers 15 years ago and older, but I think many adults can benefit from reading this book. Yet another thing? And those who used to love Jesus but were so mocked and hated by Christians that they've left the church. It breaks down the Christian doctines in a way that doesn't feel judgmental or hateful. 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. Dan is the type of guy many Christians think of when they hear the word. It is written as a conversation. 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. calculus remarkably similar to mathematics . Prestonis also the founder andpresident ofthe Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender. And sometimes there are several other letters added to the mix, like LGBTQTIAP (. I'm not going to pretend that there's one cookie-cutter answer to every question. "I thought he was a Christian?" Take the word lifestyle. And they have stories. They prefer to be called gay or lesbian. It goes like this: "Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me." He had to tell them. -- Francis Chan, pastor and bestselling author of Crazy Love and You and. What if someone's actually straight, but they've had same-sex experiences in the past? (There could be some bad answers out there, but no bad questions.) He mocks them, yells at them, and would love to see the conservative church simply fade out of existence. We're talking about people. For now, I'll use the term. In today's world, the topic of homosexuality seems to be part of daily conversation in the media, in politics, and even . I'm not a pedophile. Living in a Gray World explores with readers: Homosexuality and other related issues, such as what it means to identify as transgender and intersexWhat the Bible says about homosexualityHow to cultivate a heart for people Dr. Sprinkle shares biblical truth and compassion about this important topic. Preston Sprinkle (Ph D, Aberdeen) is a teacher, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. ", Jordan didn't know how to respond. And the confusion continued to dehumanize Jordan limb by limb. How can we best love people who are same-sex attracted among us? He had to tell them. "I thought he was a Christian?" 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