 Black, Gay & Christian: (An Inspirational Guidebook to Daily Living) by
Herndon L. Davis (Author)
(Paperback - 2004) "Black,
Gay & Christian" is a 16 chapter,
gay/lesbian affirming, biblically based, spiritual empowerment tool. Over
the course of 320 dynamic pages, it provides spiritual direction,
motivational support and Christ-centered guidance to practicing Black
Gay/Lesbians on how to live proud and fully committed, joy-filled,
prosperous, and blessed lives as
GLBT Christians without changing their
orientation or behavior. In addition, there are two chapters targeted
directly towards the Black Clergy and Families on how to reconcile, love and
minister to loved ones/parishioners who are Gay/Lesbian. |
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Coming Out As Sacrament by
Chris Glaser |
 Dirt,
Greed, and Sex: Sexual Ethics in the New Testament and Their Implications
for Today by
L. William Countryman (Author) (Paperback - October
1990) While no book is going to be the final word on what the Bible means
and how to apply it to one's life, this book provides insight into the
cultural mindset of the authors of both the Jewish and Christian
scriptures and helps one get behind arcane regulations and statements to
what their intended purpose actually was. Note: although homosexuality is
a hot button topic in today's society, the book is not primarily on that
subject. It is a good resource on the overall subject of sex and the
relationships which revolve around it. Additionally, the primary thesis
opens up the understanding of how God's Law regulated purity and ownership
issues and thus can open up one's understanding of the Bible in other
areas beyond the subject of sex. |
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Dirt, greed, and sex: Sexual ethics in the New Testament and their
implications for today by
Louis William Countryman (Author)
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Hardcover |
Paperback - November 2001 |
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Don't Be Afraid Anymore: The Story of Reverend Troy Perry and the
Metropolitan Community Churches by
Reverend Troy D. Perry,
Thomas L. P. Swicegood (Contributor) |
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Gay Soul : Finding the Heart of Gay Spirit and Nature with Sixteen
Writers, Healers, Teacher by
Mark Thompson (Author) |
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Gay Spirit : Myth and Meaning by
Mark Thompson (Author) |
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Gay Theology Without Apology by
Gary David Comstock |
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Holy Homosexuals: The Truth About Being Gay & Christian
by
Michael S. Piazza |
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Jesus Acted Up by
Robert Goss |
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Jonathan Loved David: Homosexuality in Biblical Times by
Thomas Marland Horner (Preface),
Tom Horner |
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Lord Is My Shepherd and He Knows I'm Gay: The Autobiography of the
Reverend Troy D. Perry by
Troy D. Perry |
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PLACE AT THE TABLE: THE GAY INDIVIDUAL IN AMERICAN SOCIETY by
Bruce Bawer (Author) |
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Openly Gay, Openly Christian: How the Bible Really Is Gay Friendly
by
Rev. Samuel Kader |
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Our Tribe: Queer Folks, God, Jesus & the Bible (Millennium Edition)
by
Nancy Wilson |
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Profiles in Gay and Lesbian Courage by
Troy D. Perry,
Thomas L.P. Swicegood |
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Strange Angel the Gospel According to Benny Joe by
Ben Davis |
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Stranger at the Gate: To Be Gay and Christian in America by
Mel White |
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The Church and the Homosexual by
John J. McNeill (Author) |
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The Word Is Out: Daily Reflections on the Bible for Lesbians and Gay
Men by
Chris Glaser |
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We Were Baptized Too: Claiming Gods Grace for Lesbians and Gays
by
Marilyn Bennett Alexander (Books),
James Preston |
 What
the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality by
Daniel A. Helminiak |
 Wrestling
With Angels : What Genesis Teaches Us About Our Spiritual Identity, Sexuality
and Personal Relationships
by
Joshua Horwitz (Author),
Naomi H. Rosenblatt (Books) (Author) (Paperback) |
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 Lazarus by
Rashid Darden (Books)
(Paperback
- April 15, 2005) ADRIAN is handsome, brilliant, and devoted to serving
others. Under the cool exterior, however, he is tormented and unfulfilled.
Abandoned by his father and emotionally distant from his mother, he feels
alone – adrift on campus - until he meets SAVION. |
 The Good Book: Reading the Bible with Mind and Heart by
Peter J. Gomes (Author) (Paperback
- April 2002) More:
Hardcover |
Paperback |
Audio Cassette: Abridged |
Hardcover: Large Print |
Digital: Microsoft Reader |
Digital: Adobe Reader ~ As an Episcopalian and a Black woman , I am constantly searching for inspiration
and insight into the Bible. The Good Book is indeed an experience. Although I
did find it difficult in terms of some Biblical and historical references--it
sent me to the dictionary--it also was thought provoking and inspirational for
us all to look at the life of Christ and his message of compassion, mercy and
love as a way to live our daily lives. It is a strong rebuke to the fundamental
Christians who supported enslavement of Black Americans, condemn homosexuals and
who feel that woman are inferior. My spiritual life has been enriched by Brother
Gomes book, a must read. |
 What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality by
Daniel A. Helminiak (Author)(Paperback - April 2000) More:
Paperback - May 1994~
The author of this intellectually honest book, himself a Reverend, embraces both
the Bible and the Brother (or Sister) who may be gay. Yes, it is possible to
embrace both; indeed it is necessary. The Adam-and-Eve versus Adam-and-Steve
argument is specifically addressed. Did she not read the book she reviews? Let
me share a song I've been singing lately. "Every guy grab a girl, everywhere
around the world. There'll be Dancing in the Streets." Now, there is no reason
to believe homosexuality was anywhere near the songwriter's mind. His point was
simply EVERYBODY dance! The songwriter simply used the most common example
("Every guy grab a girl"). So it is with the Bible's Creation story of Adam and
Eve. To mistake this for a condemnation of homosexuality is simply to miss the
point. To use this Bible text to condemn gays is to misuse the Bible. |
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Wrestling With the Angel: Faith and Religion in the Lives of Gay Men by
Brian Bouldrey (Editor)
(Paperback - May 1996) This essay collection,
compiled by Bouldrey (The Genius of Desire, Ballantine, 1993), examines the
struggles of faith of 21 gay male writers, including
Andrew Holleran,
Lev Raphael, and
Michael Nava. Spiritual hunger, the need for guidance, and
thoughts of death bring each author to contemplate the mystery of spirituality
and the tempestuous relationship between spirituality and sexuality. Some of
the men are able to overcome the malleable pubescent stage of life and resolve
the raging tempest. Thus,
D.G. Miller writes in his essay of stuffing his face
with "Wonderbread, the bread of eternal life" to avoid the perils of hell,
while
Fenton Johnson writes as a Southern boy raised with manners and having
no interest in crashing a party to which he has been "so expressly disinvited."
These essays are passionate reminders of those who reach out for richer
spiritual life. As
Alfred Corn writes, "I know that I am myself because God
wanted me to be whom I am, and that God rejoices with me in my life as a gay
man." |
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