A war of loves : the unexpected story of a gay activist discovering Jesus

Type

Book

Authors

Bennett, David

ISBN 10

0310538106

ISBN 13

9780310538103

Tags

Religious aspects, Sexual orientation, Philosophy, Bennett, David, Christian gays, Christianity, Sexual minorities, Sex, Christianity and homosexuality, Christian gay men, Homosexuality, Religious life, Sexual ethics, Gays, Christian ethics, Autobiographies

Description

As a young gay man, David Bennett saw Christianity as an enemy to freedom for LGBTQI people, and his early experiences with prejudice and homophobia led him to become a gay activist. But when Jesus came into his life in a highly unexpected way, he was led down a path he never would have predicted or imagined. A War of Loves investigates what the Bible teaches about sexuality and demonstrates the profligate, unqualified grace of God for all people. David describes the joy and intimacy he found in following Jesus Christ and how love has taken on a radically new and far richer meaning for him.

Biblio Notes

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-272).

Coming out -- Quest for spirituality -- The French exchange -- Boyfriends and psychics -- The gay world -- University and the love triangle -- Christmas conflicts -- Experiencing the love of God -- The film festival -- Providence and prophecies -- The unrelenting presence of Jesus -- The root of bitterness -- The gospel of grace -- Living under God's word -- Marriage and the church -- Facing facts in France -- God's greater romance -- Romance in France -- Understanding love and celibacy -- Bible college and moving to Oxford -- Drawing the line: acceptance versus affirmation -- Beloved friendship -- Living out now -- Celibate, gay, Christian: a third way -- Speaking truth in love -- Sacrifice regained: salvation and holiness.

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