Love is an orientation :

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.

9781461942535 (electronic bk.) 1461942535 (electronic bk.)


Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Sex role--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Love--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Love--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Sex role--Religious aspects--Christianity.
RELIGION / Christian Life / Social Issues
RELIGION / Christianity / General


Electronic books.

BR115.H6 / M355 2009eb

261.8/35766