Christians debate, and the director of a 2009 documentary, through my eyes, which explores the struggles of young gay christians. Torn is justin s personal story of coming out as gay in a conservative christian family and college. Oct 24, 2014 justin lee, a gay man and devout christian, bridges the gaps between his faith and sexuality in this insightful and touching memoir. Lee later started the gay christian network to encourage a dialogue between gay christians, their families and their churches. May 14, 20 in this book, justin lee utilizes his own story and experiences, on top of biblical evidence to talk about the issue of homosexuality in the church. In this groundbreaking book, lee recalls the eventshis coming out to his parents, his experiences with. Torn ebook by justin lee 9781455514328 rakuten kobo. Two excellent resources, one for teens, one for adults, bringing to life the faith struggles of lgbt persons seeking to reconcile their desire to be faithful christians with their sexual orientation. Queerology episode 14 justin lee the power of nuance and. In torn, justin lee blends simplicity, clarity, humility, honesty, and vulnerability in a gracious and eyeopening way. Torn is the story of my journey as a devout evangelical who discovered himself to be gay.
Christians debate my first book was a surprise hit, even to me. Torn by justin lee booksamillion online book store. Nov, 2012 justin lee, a gay man and devout christian, bridges the gaps between his faith and sexuality in this insightful and touching memoir. Its the only book about homosexuality and the church that i feel comfortable recommending to everyonefrom my gay. Nicknamed god boy by his peers, he knew that he was called to a life in the evangelical christian ministry.
Christians debate, justin lee recounts his journey from being raised in a loving, twoparent, southern baptist home where he was convinced that the bible clearly condemned homosexual sex, to now believing that god blesses samesex unions. Oct 15, 20 torn is an autobiographical account of justin lees journey from being god boya conservative, southern baptist who was convinced the bible condemned homosexual actsto now believing that god would bless gay couples 206. The book brings fresh perspectives to old and polarized. Publishers summary as a teenager and young man, justin lee felt deeply torn. Throughout the book, i use personal stories, popculture references, and scientific research to discuss a number of the issues christians care about.
I remember the day that i got justin lee s book, torn rescuing the gospel from the gaysversuschristians debate in the mail. May 25, 20 for a gay guy, justin lee is incredibly straightlaced. Torn justin lee, a gay man and devout christian, bridges the gaps between his faith and sexuality in this insightful and touching memoir. Jan 22, 20 today we continue our discussion around justin lee s fantastic book, torn. Christians debate, for evangelical gays and lesbians who take the affirming position. Justin lee, a gay man and devout christian, bridges the gaps between his faith and sexuality in this insightful and touching memoir. Justin lee is the founder of the gay christian network, a nonprofit, working to increase dialogue between gays and christians by supporting people on both sides of the issue. By samuel emadi torn is an autobiographical account of justin lee s journey from being god boya conservative, southern baptist who was convinced the bible condemned homosexual actsto now believing that god would bless gay couples 206. I realized about half way through the book, that i was waiting and looking for the edge that a gay christian author is supposed to have. If team gay christian had invented a dream guy to promote their position, it would be hard to imagine a man more compelling than justin lee.
Jericho books, 2014 church work with gays 168 pages. In this groundbreaking book, lee recalls the eventshis coming out to his parents, his experiences with the exgay movement, and his indepth study. Along with a discussion of why people are gay and the clobber verses, justin models and gives advice so that. Torn by justin lee and the god box by alex sanchez. Nicknamed god boy by his peers, he knew that he was called to a life in the. In talking across the divide, social justice activist justin lee explains how to break through the five key barriers that make people resist differing opinions. Torn rescuing the gospel from the gays vs christians. Rescuing the gospel from the gaysvs christians debate. Christians debate jericho books, is out to change your. Throughout the book, i use personal stories, popculture references. Torn rescuing the gospel from the gays vs christians debate.
May 14, 20 justin lee, a gay man and devout christian, bridges the gaps between his faith and sexuality in this insightful and touching memoir. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read torn. Justin lee s new book torn chronicles his journey as an evangelical christian who realized he was gay, and the conflict between his orientation and his beliefs. Justin participated in one of our most popular ask a interviews, ask a gay christian. Christians debate by justin lee, which officially releases today. Oct 17, 2012 justin lee, a selfdescribed gay christian and author of the disarmingly vulnerable torn. As a teenager and young man, justin lee felt deeply torn. The great thing about this book is that whether you support or do not support samesex relationships, there is something in this book for you. Justin lees new book torn chronicles his journey as an evangelical christian who realized he was gay, and the conflict between his orientation and his beliefs. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home computers gift cards sell.
Torn ebook by justin lee 9781455514328 rakuten kobo united. Though the book was centered around the gay topic, justin at times highlighted points about how we treat cohabitants and others the church would understand as. In the second xmen film, the evil william stryker plots to kill all the mutants of the world. I like ran to my mailbox, hold it up and i was in college at the time and i spent the rest of my day in my dorm room just devouring the book. Lee is calling for the lgbt community and the christian community to lay down arms and declare a ceasefire. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays. Jan 01, 2012 nicknamed god boy by his peers, he knew that he was called to a life in the evangelical christian ministry. In the song take your mama the scissor sisters urge their gay fans to ply mama with some cheap champagne and take her to a dance club to show her what its all about. With a combination of psychological research, popculture references, and anecdotes from justin s many years of experience mediating contentious conversations, this book will help you understand people on the other side of the argument. The book brings fresh perspectives to old and polarized debates, and it offers a wise and faithful way forward for pastors and other christian leaders, parents and other family members, not to mention gay men and women. Over my years of lgbt christian ministry, a lot of lgbt folks had asked me for a book to help their conservative christian friends and family understand them better.
Christians debate, for evangelical gays and lesbians who take the. Dec 09, 2012 lee formed the gay christian network in 2001 to try and help other gay christian kids and their families talk to one another, as well as with their respective churches. The story of how one christian got caught in the culture war crossfire. Jun 25, 20 description as a teenager and young man, justin lee felt deeply torn. Justin lee is an american author, speaker, and lgbt christian activist known for his focus on building bridges between groups who disagree.
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