Hi All. Anybody have any recommendations on what are good books to read with regards to Being gay and being christian? I want to collect a few and read as much as I can. I am someone who struggles on a daily basis with reconciling my sexuality with my faith. I want to get to a point of permanent peace, not just momentary peace – is there such thing? LOL. I just would like to know about any great reads out there for people who have gone through similar things. also, any books on marriage or having children in a gay relationship.

Thanks and blessings to all.

Yep, read them and they are great! Looking for some books though – heard about Stranger at the Gate and a life of unlearning, also Bulletproof faith and Gifted by Otherness… Anybody read these?

Yay Sandy! Thanks for those suggestions.

kachezva, I’m still thinking about your request for books and am racking my brains for you.. Unfortunately the 2 books I purchased some years ago are not what I’d recommend. They are so theoretical and dry that not even I could stomach them and so they remain only party read. :~

Perhaps check out these sites which were recommended recently by Lyfe. They may have some recommendations (or help prepare you for having children with your partner).

http://www.familieslikemine.com

http://www.womenpartners.org.au

It would be great if others here can suggest good books. I’d like to know too!

Blessings,

Ann Maree

If I could jump in here from a guys perspective :bigsmile:

I’ve read and highly recommend the following books;

Love Is an Orientation by Andrew Marin. See my post at http://www.freedom2b.org/topic/885

For gay guys The Way Out by Christopher Lee Nutter. See the website at http://www.christopherleenutter.com

While not strictly a LGBT book, I’m currently reading The Element by Dr Ken Robinson.

He talks about finding your passion in life, and cites some examples of famous people who have discovered their passion, and are now “in their element”.

He argues the need for a Paradigm Shift in our thinking … not just change, but a fundamental transformation in the way we engage with people and our world …

Very enlightening reading

Some of these might be relevant for different genders so let me clarify that.

male; The Velvet Rage – must read for gay men

male ; Finding the Boyfriend within

both; What the bible really says about homosexuality – Daniel A. Helminiak,

I also like the chapter in “What’s so Amazing About Grace?” by Phillip Yancy that looks at homosexuality…something about ‘grace-healed eyes’ maybe…I forget. But I think it’s worth reading because it’s written by a conservative Christian who is empathic. It gives a balanced approach, I think, and sets the groundwork for understanding between the two “sides” of the debate. With so many bloody books on this topic this chapter is “different” and I like that.

Sandy