This We Believe: The Christian Case for Gay Civil Rights

by C.S. Pearce

'This We The Christian Case for Gay Civil Rights' demonstrates how traditional Christian beliefs about homosexuality are hurting all of the church, especially its most vulnerable young gay people who are convinced that their very essence is sinful. It summarizes the latest scientific research, current Biblical scholarship, and the teachings of Jesus to show why an ever-growing number of Christian leaders and laypeople now support marriage equality and other civil rights for gay, lesbian, and transgender people. "This book is a veritable 'CliffsNotes' on what we now know about homosexuality and its relationship to Christian faith. In a few short pages, C.S. Pearce debunks long-held myths, clarifies Scripture and argues for a much needed rethinking of the Church's traditional stand. Just reading these words will reassure young gay and lesbian people that God loves them just as they are, while challenging those who are not so sure that perhaps they have put God's love in too small a box." -The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson, Bishop of New Hampshire.

Genres: Religion

116 pages, Paperback

First published October 18, 2012

Reviews

[Matt Oxley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This short book lays out a concise and convincing case that should appeal to the Christian fundamenalist who finds himself fighting against gay rights - though due to the often vitriolic and angry nature of these sorts of individuals I fear that it simply would not strike the chords necessary. I do believe, fully, that if you give this book to a Christian friend that you may be successful in softening their stance, bit by bit, until eventually they accept that their so called "biblical" authority on the matter of human sexuality is based on long standing traditions and erroneous readings of the Biblical text.

I hope that this book finds it's way into the hands of anyone that has ever harmed another individual by using hateful, hurtful language to describe another person whom doesn't share their sexuality and that through this the LGBT community can work toward healing.

While none of the material is exactly new in this book, it certainly does manage to concisely and adequately document a clear case that Christians should take seriously.

As an atheist I certainly don't agree with the need or desire to see LGBT people remain in the faith, however this book can certainly serve to make that an easier task and lead to less self hate.

I recommend this book to:

Christians who believe they have the right to keep GLBT people from having the meaningful relationships they are privy to or to limit the rights of those individuals - whom are also willing to have their mind changed.

Atheists, Liberal Christians, and other LGBT activists whom would like a reference text from which to pull information and data as well as a biblical viewpoint and text material to use in argumentation or defense of LGBT rights.


~Matt Oxley
RagingRev.com