It's recommended for teens age 15 and up, but I would actually recommend it for mature younger teens as well. A Great Guide for Understanding LGBT Questions, Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2021. Before we really dive into our conversation, we need to get on the same page about some important words. There's no alternative for bisexual (someone attracted to both men and women), so that word is okay. So when people talk about "the gay lifestyle," what they may really mean is gay sex. Just like you and me and everybody else, they're different. Men who feel more like women, and women who feel like men. What if someone's actually straight, but they've had same-sex experiences in the past? 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. What do you mean? Abstract and Figures. I don't, Jordan was taken aback. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Sometimes it's inevitable to use the words "us" or "them." We are sorry. It goes like this: "Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me." Think about it. We put look at people as people and not as an issue or an agenda. 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.". Ignorance is the greatest weapon of the enemy. We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. is about understanding fellow human beings. "Transgender," if you're wondering, refers to someone who doesn't identify with his or her biological sex. People who have been raped into lesbianism, and people who have been born with same-sex attraction. This book isn't just for straight students, it's for all students looking for information and guidance. Almost all of them have similar stories of feeling less than human and being painfully misunderstood. They prefer to be called gay or lesbian. I'm gay." No one likes to feel like some "other" a subspecies to the human race. I haven't even touched another person. Make ash grey work for you by choosing the best version to fit your style, and we've got them all. Some gay and lesbians who act on their attraction, and others who don't. And that's why Maddie is a lesbian. Even if you desired to be one of "us" (the good, righteous, straight people, who happen to be attracted to the opposite sex), you've just been pushed out to the community of "them." bestselling author Dr. Preston Sprinkle has encountered these same questions, and as a theologian and a college professor he has dealt with these issues firsthand. I don't want to be attracted to guys. You may wonder, "Isn't that person just a lesbian?" Type: BOOK - Published: 2015-12-08 - Publisher: Zondervan GET EBOOK . This leads to the black and white worlds to mesh together to become this gray void we live in. That is, don't use it as a noun, like, "Hey, look at that homosexual." And those who used to love Jesus but were so mocked and hated by Christians that they've left the church. I tend to just use LGBT or sometimes LGBTQ. 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. And this book I mean, conversation is about understanding fellow human beings. Drinking, dating, kissing, gambling, smoking, clothing, music, movies, television, birth control, dancing, spending your money, home schooling, working moms, etc. This book is a biblical look at the sex and gender cultural landscape with people in mind. Excellent book! While I don't believe this to be true, it does fit with Christian beliefs and again does not say that these people are terrible. Even if you desired to be one of "us" (the good, righteous, straight people, who happen to be attracted to the opposite sex), you've just been pushed out to the community of "them." Copyright 2015 Preston Sprinkle. And this book I mean, conversation is about understanding fellow human beings. Prestonis also the founder andpresident ofthe Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender. Jordan was helping out in the youth group at church and had just completed a year of college. He is a, bestselling author who's written more than adozen books, including, Living in a Gray World, Scandalous Grace, Non-violence. It really comes across in this book as in everything he does. So let's have an honest dialogue about a very tough topic. Now fades the glimmering landscape on the sight, And all the air a solemn stillness holds, Save where the beetle wheels . It sounded kind yet matter-of-fact on the page and I DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW THAT IS POSSIBLE. "I thought he was a Christian?" The line between homosexual practice and struggling with same-sex attraction was painfully blurred. Jordan was taken aback. Jordan is one of the most amazing Christians I've ever met. Our culture is certainly sending messages about this topic to pre-teens and teens! You've already met my friend Jordan. In other words, she realized that she was "transgender" (we'll get to that word later). We're going to look at the Bible, psychology, and philosophy. : No spelling mistakes whatsoever.Congratulations to Preston Sprinkle on publishing a good, solid introductory read on LGBTQIAP. Sometimes the English language demands it. but maybe they will in the future? However, he gives context to this sin by noting that ALL people, especially all Christians engage in sin (lust, adultery, greed, slander, etc.) Preston Sprinkle does an excellent job arguing for the importance of loving and accepting all people, especially those of the LGBTQ community. An honest talk filled with authenticity and love. I'm. Recovery from an eating disorder involves learning to think and live in shades of gray. It did not condone being cruel to homosexuals or transgendered individuals which is fantastic. Are we talking about people having sex with someone of the same gender? We need to be careful with this term. was painfully blurred. Greywater is defined as a domestic wastewater that is uncontaminated by direct contact with human excreta. (We'll get into the whole "born with it" debate later as well.) Some questions have simple answers, but many don't. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. : 21 Conversations from a Historically Christian View, Grace/Truth 2.0: Five More Conversations Every Thoughtful Christian Should Have About Faith, Sexuality & Gender. Preston and his wifeChris, live in Boise, Idaho, with their 3 daugthers and 1 son. But he knew he had to go. I'm sure you have questions. Eric died lonely, confused, and unloved. Something went wrong. He maintains a conservative view that the Bible presents sex between one man and one woman in the context of marriage as God's Preston Sprinkle does an excellent job arguing for the importance of loving and accepting all people, especially those of the LGBTQ community. And we're going to listen to a lot of stories. What if someone is only slightly gay? "I thought he was a Christian?" Unfortunately, many gay and lesbians feel like this whenever they hear Christians talk about ", gay people" or other such "they/them"-type words. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. Does every gay person have the same, I think what people really mean by "lifestyle" is here we go . They work, they play, they eat and sleep. I'm probably more pure than any other guy my age. There's a stupid saying that I used to hear as a kid. My friend Lesli is a female, but from the time she was four years old she believed that she was a boy. And if you're a Christian teen, you may feel overwhelmed by the opinions. Brilliant. Most questions require a lot of thought and honest discussion. in our conversation as a description of someone who is attracted to the same sex. When he came out to his parents about being gay, they told him he was an abomination and kicked him out of the house. And then there's Maddie. I feel like I'm attracted to the same sex, but I have no one to talk to. Stories that make them sing, and stories that make them shudder with cold sweat. I don't struggle with wanting to have sex with children.". Jordan thought. This seems weird until you hear her story. We're talking about people. This book isn't just for straight students, it . , Language But I know many gay people who aren't having sex. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I am hopeful that this book is accepted by a teenager who is on the brink of questioning these things because of peer influence. I mean, we can't have you working with our children! It is tricky, but the book would benefit from a little more care at this point. Lifestyle. He hadn't even touched another guy romantically. Words such as "we" versus "they," and "us" versus "them." Whose side would you be on? Your writing gives insight into a very deep struggle and a world that is often confusing to many. Before we really dive into our conversation, we need to get on the same page about some important words. It gave me what I wanted to know straight away.I know that LGBTQIAP is a very, very, very highly debated topic but in my opinion, this book gave the best, most basic side to it. Preston has held faculty positions at Nottingham University, Cedarville University, and Eternity Bible College. But because the filing cuts off on . Most people tack on a Q for "Queer" (or "Questioning") at the end LGBTQ. Before we really dive into our conversation, we need to get on the same page about some important words. Unlike Maddie, Justin was raised in a healthy Christian home and became a follower of Christ at a young age. In Gray World, Green Heart, Robert Thayer identifies three conflicting forces - topophilia (love of land and nature), technophilia (affection for and dependence upon technology), and. But when Justin was fourteen, he realized he was attracted to the same sex. Thank you, Preston Sprinkle, for then read it with your teen! Maybe you've heard it too. I purchased the kindle version of this book to screen it for my teenager, then ordered the paperback for her to read. 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. Ignorance is the greatest weapon of the enemy. Would recommend this book (or even better "A people to be loved" to everyone. Preston Sprinkle writes candidly and compassionately, and I think he walks the lovingly truthful and truthfully loving line well here. A lesbian is a woman who feels like a woman, and who's attracted to other women. I stumbled across this book as I was desperately searching for relevant Christian resources for this topic, and I'm so glad I bought this book! ask them what they mean by homosexuality before you answer. This book is not even biblically accurate and describes homosexuality as not only a sin, but a sin that can be altered with enough self-reflection. That person may be a woman on the outside, but they feel like the opposite gender and have the thoughts and emotions of a man, or vice versa. Through honest conversation, real-life examples, and biblical research, Dr. Sprinkle unpacks what we can know to be true, and how Scriptures overall message to us today allows us to move forward and find answers that align with Gods intent. Living in a Gray World explores with readers: Dr. Sprinkle shares biblical truth and compassion about this important topic. Dan isn't very religious and he often gets frustrated with conservative Christians. After all, gay and lesbian people live the same lives as straight people. People who have been raped into lesbianism, and people who have been born with same-sex attraction. Unfortunately, many gay and lesbians feel like this whenever they hear Christians talk about "those gay people" or other such "they/them"-type words. My friend Jordan was anxiously waiting in his car outside the church office. In stock. Find an inspiring collection of original writings from world-leading "green" voices and discover: Highly recommend!!! Those nasty, abominable, gay people. It means learning to incorporate fear foods. It goes like this: "Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me." Preston clearly explains that loving and accepting a person does not mean that one need approve of that person's choices or actions. But psychologically and mentally, she identified as a male. Book reviews, interviews, editors' picks, and more. Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2021. The author uses debunked theories about homosexuality, transgender, and intersexed people. He and his family live in Boise, Idaho, and he currently helps pastors and leaders engage the LGBTQ conversation with thoughtfulness and grace. Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard. He and his family live in Boise, Idaho, and he currently helps pastors and leaders . This is one of the best books on this topic. She read the title. After the birth of our daughter in 2010 we knew we needed something more sustainable. You can say homosexual when referring to concepts or things rather than people ("homosexual relationship," "homosexual desires"). Ive found this to be an essential guide for the believer in navigating the hyper sexualized and multi sexualized world we live in today. We'll talk more about the term gay in chapters 6 and 7. ask them what they mean by homosexuality before you answer. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. That is, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender. I support this author in the belief that same-sex attraction is okay, and that we should accept people for who they are, not just for what their attraction is compared to other people.It felt dangerous and hard reviewing this book. No one likes to feel like some "other" a subspecies to the human race. I'm gay." It goes like this: "Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me." Please try again. This book provides clear and simple language for tackling this complex and fraught topic. ask them what they, when referring to people. So if someone asks you, "What's your view on homosexuality?" Even if you desired to be one of "us" (the good, righteous, straight people, who happen to be attracted to the opposite sex), you've just been pushed out to the community of "them." My friend Lesli is a female, but from the time she was four years old she believed that she was a boy. Are we talking about people having sex with someone of the same gender? He is aNew York Times-bestselling author who's written more than adozen books, includingDoes the Bible support same-sex marriage,Embodied,People to Be Loved,Living in a Gray World, Scandalous Grace, Non-violenceand many more titles. And those who used to love Jesus but were so mocked and hated by Christians that they've left the church. ", The first friend I want to introduce to you is Dan. I think the church is doing our teens a great disservice by not addressing this topic, with the exact balance of truth and love that Preston Sprinkle displays, as early as the beginning of adolescence. Lifestyle. So let's have that discussion. Prestonis also the founder andpresident ofthe Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender. Please try again. Jordan didn't know how to respond. We are all individual human beings. But we need to be very clear about what we mean. This book treated all biblical sins as the same and that sinners must repent and seek guidance. Think about it: Pretend you are fifteen years old and struggling with same-sex attraction. 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. Men who feel more like women, and women who feel like men. Real people with real stories. But as you can see, their stories are as different as night and day. He too was born into a Christian home and discovered he was attracted to the same sex at fourteen. There's a stupid saying that I used to hear as a kid. It is a real gem. And those who used to love Jesus but were so mocked and hated by Christians that they've left the church. I'll bring up the same subjects you're probably wondering about, and I'll try to raise some pushbacks that you might have. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at. Throughout high school, Eric was mocked, beat up, and made to feel less than human by Christians and non-Christians. With ears. Some gay and lesbians who act on their attraction, and others who don't. Preston Sprinkle (PhD, Aberdeen) is a teacher, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. He is aNew York Times-bestselling author who's written more than adozen books, includingDoes the Bible support same-sex marriage,Embodied,People to Be Loved,Living in a Gray World, Scandalous Grace, Non-violenceand many more titles. I'm attracted to guys.". ${cardName} unavailable for quantities greater than ${maxQuantity}. He didn't know what to say. But almost every gay person I know does not like to be called "a homosexual." It shouldnt be looked down upon. Just concern yourself with being too much like Jesus. First of all, I wanted to call this woman out on questioning me while also wanting to laugh at how ridiculous her response was. Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard is a poem by Thomas Gray, completed in 1750 and first published in 1751. After all, gay and lesbian people live the same lives as straight people. How can we best love people who are same-sex attracted among us? And this book I mean. And they have stories. But I know many gay people who aren't having sex. Too often, the terms gay or homosexual are quickly followed by the word lifestyle, like in Jordan's conversation with his church leaders. Christians can no longer afford to be ignorant on this issue, and Preston does a great job shedding light in a loving manner.' But we need to be very clear about what we mean. He didn't want to go in there, but knew he had to. (There could be some bad answers out there, but no bad questions.) It is written as a conversation. 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. A professor with multiple books about interpreting the Bible, including People to be Loved: Why Homosexuality is Not Just an Issue, Sprinkle attempts to explain what the Bible says about homosexuality to teens: teens who are questioning, inquisitive straight teens, and with declarations to parents of the Christian faith. So whether you are gay or straight or somewhere in between, you have a unique story. Words have the power to hurt and to heal, to build up and to tear down. Details Book Author : Adam Hamilton Category . This book says that it's for teens, but really it is a wonderfully short resource for any church or individual who finds themselves struggling to understand how to reconcile the Biblical worldview of same sex marriage with the current pressures of today. One thing I've learned from talking to gay people over the years is that words really matter. I know it sounds weird for a book to be a "conversation" especially since you won't be able to talk back at this book without others thinking you're nuts. He had spent several years wrestling with his same-sex attraction, though his commitment to the Bible prevented him from acting on it. How can, best love people who are same-sex attracted among, us? Lifestyle? First page of Dodsley 's illustrated edition of Gray's Elegy with illustration by Richard Bentley. [London: Butterworths. Both gay and straight people have gay and straight friends. Typed away for a while. Before Jordan could respond, another leader added, "And what about our children? If there's one thing I've learned, it's that we've got to put flesh on this topic. And they have stories. The term gay 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. There has to be a better way, and there is . Millions of people have been psychologically and emotionally slaughtered over something they were called more than twenty years ago. 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. Dr. Sprinkle shares biblical truth and compassion about this important topic. It shouldnt be shamed. You can say, when referring to concepts or things rather than people ("homosexual relationship," "homosexual desires"). Queer is sort of a catchall identifier for everyone else who feels marginalized based on their sexuality. This is terribly wrong. Stories that make them sing, and stories that make them shudder with cold sweat. I had high hopes for this book, and there is much good in it. The cover shows some wear. "I know you all trust me and allow me to help out in church. Are we talking about people having sex with someone of the same gender? Everything is explained so clearly and the author does a great job of having a relatable conversation so as not to come across harsh. 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. Each one of these people has some experience with homosexuality. Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2022. This book seems to fit the bill: it is attractive, well-written, and faithful to biblical . The last person I want you to meet is Eric. All rights reserved. He did a great job backing his beliefs with scriptures and reminding Christians that none of us are perfect and all sin is sin no matter what we think of as worse then another it is all viewed the same by God. Stories that make them sing, and stories that make them shudder with cold sweat. And if there is no clear answer, a simple "Let's keep thinking about that" will do just fine. Dan is the type of guy many Christians think of when they hear the word. Almost all of them have similar stories of feeling less than human and being painfully misunderstood. What do you mean? But I think this book can still be a discussion. Gay. Excellent book! I've even used these terms a few times already, in case you didn't notice! Or committed suicide. , Up to 5 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits, Text-to-Speech moving in a world from After all, gay and lesbian people live the same lives as straight people. There's no alternative for. ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. . Some gay and lesbians who act on their attraction, and others who don't. In case you're wondering, Jordan got through that frightful evening with the leaders at his church. Some who believe in Jesus, and others who despise the Christian faith. Instead, the Bible gives Christians the liberty to make God-glorifying decisions based on their convictions. like in Jordan's conversation with his church leaders. Executives who see the world in stark contrasts miss the nuances of situations and are less able to compromise to meet common interests. This book is a biblical look at the sex and gender cultural landscape with people in mind. I am not a Christian, so this is clearly not targeted to me, but I didn't find it wholly offensive. I asked the librarian to put a book on hold for me. Eating disorders, depression, and suicide are often caused by hurtful words. Just concern yourself with being too much like Jesus. I received this from netgalley.com and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Since then, we have helped thousands of families take control of their food source and installed over a thousand Tower Gardens in commercial farms around the world. 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'm probably more pure than any other guy my age. Maybe you've heard it too. Sometimes the English language demands it. Sometimes it's inevitable to use the words "us" or "them." Short enough to read in one day, yet covers so much information. Its actually just full of assumptions of belief, surface level looks at scripture, but ultimately calling people sinful. I'm not going to pretend that there's one cookie-cutter answer to every question. Short enough to read in one day, yet covers so much information. There are no bad questions in our conversation. I'm not a, I don't struggle with wanting to have sex with children. He didn't know what to say. My heart breaks whenever I think about Jordan in that church office. Living In A Gray World - Theology in the raw 3 Aug. 2014 | Living In A Gray World Chris Sprinkle Purchase Book In today's world, the topic of homosexuality seems to be part of everyday conversation in the media, in politics, and even inside churches, with pressure to accept one view or the other. 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