- ISBN13: 9780470279281
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
This thoughtful, practical guide shows readers a way through the minefield of condemnation and persecution faced by gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Christians and helps foster a faith that is bulletproof—impervious to attacks, yet loving and savvy in its approach. Bulletproof Faith is filled with useful insights and proven spiritual practices that deflect attacks and enhance and strengthen faith by turning attacks into opportunities for spiritual growth. … More >>
Bulletproof Faith: A Spiritual Survival Guide for Gay and Lesbian Christians
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#1 by J. Blanton on April 16, 2010 - 6:52 pm
I am privileged to know the Rev. Candace Chellew. She is a wonderful person/parson.
I am gay and religious-institutioned out, but my straight brother and I both agree this is a phenomenal, inspiring book.
You must read it!
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by LB on April 16, 2010 - 9:00 pm
The best thing about this book is that it goes beyond the arguments and the clobber scriptures and arms the reader with ways to become and remain “bulletproof” in his/her faith. It gives exercises for practice, like meditation, that have been very helpful as I put them into use. Additionally, there is a bookgroup guide on the author’s website so the book can be discussed with others. Highly recommend!
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Robert N. Minor, Ph.D. on April 16, 2010 - 10:39 pm
Tough and tender, experienced and insightful, Bulletproof Faith is a manual LGBTQ people of faith will read to nourish their own faith while meeting the challenges of those so caught up in their own hurt and pain but using religion and religious arguments to stay stuck rather than face the real issues in their own lives. Rev. Chellew-Hodge walks believers through the steps that can prepare them to stop trying to win arguments with those who object to LGBTQ people and begin to experience every encounter as a chance to personally grow. (Winning isn’t a virtue. We must sometimes “lose” to show that we really believe.) Though subtitled a “survival guide,” I’d say it’s really a guide to thriving in the midst of people who would rather see LGBTQ people anything but proud and healthy.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Winnipeg Book Lover on April 17, 2010 - 1:10 am
Prior to reading this book I was a discouraged gay Christian. As much as I wanted to believe God loved me, I always felt ashamed and guilty about being gay. When I saw this book I had to read to read it and I was not disappointed. I can honestly say this book has changed my life and I am forever grateful for it. I feel empowered, positive and renewed in my faith. Should be required reading for all gay (and straight) Christians!
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Roger D. Mcclellan on April 17, 2010 - 1:28 am
When I purchased this book, I did so thinking that I would give it a perfunctory read and then pass it along to one of my GLBT friends. I soon found much of my own story in Chellew-Hodge’s words. Bulletproof Faith is an invaluable resource, not just for gay and lesbian Christians, but any person of faith who has struggled to make peace with The Divine and the world around them. Be Bulletproof.
Rating: 5 / 5