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Praise for God and the Gay Christian“For anyone who wants to know why some evangelicals find that the Bible does not condemn same-gender marriage, Matthew Vines’s book answers the question. Christians who oppose gay marriage should consider what he has to say.”— Tony Campolo, professor emeritus, Eastern University; co-author of Red Letter Christians“Many people believe you can either hold a high view of Scripture or affirm gay relationships, but not both. Matthew Vines proves them wrong. Provocative and relentlessly Bible-focused, God and the Gay Christian offers hope and insight for Christians who have felt conflicted on matters of sexuality.”— Justin Lee, author of Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-vs.-Christians Debate“A must-read for all Christians, but especially parents. Matthew Vines brings great insight and wisdom to the conversation so urgently needed by today’s church. God and the Gay Christian has the information I was searching for when my son, Tyler Clementi, came out to me. This book will have a great impact on families, freeing parents of misunderstandings about their LGBT children while letting them hold securely to their faith.”— Jane Clementi, co-founder of The Tyler Clementi Foundation “Matthew Vines has accomplished a rare feat in this book, combining a detailed mastery of a wide range of material from the ancient world and the Christian tradition, a clear and articulate writing style, a deep commitment to his Christian faith, and an incisive judgment that can cut through complex arguments and mountains of data, and identify the core issues and their implications for human life. This book makes significant contributions, not only to ongoing scholarly conversations but also to the average person who wants to probe more deeply how to think about God and the gay Christian. It is the breadth of his reach and the integrated character of his vision that makes this book particularly worth reading.” — Dr. James Brownson, Reformed theologian and professor of New Testament; author of Bible, Gender, Sexuality“God and the Gay Christian is a game changer. Winsome, accessible, and carefully researched, every page is brought to life by the author’s clear love for Scripture and deep, persistent faith. With this book, Matthew Vines emerges as one of my generation’s most important Christian leaders, not only on matters of sexuality but also on what it means to follow Jesus with wisdom, humility, and grace. Prepare to be challenged and enlightened, provoked and inspired. Read with an open heart and mind, and you are bound to be changed.”— Rachel Held Evans, author of A Year of Biblical Womanhood and Faith Unraveled “Few things in today’s world divide churches and Christian communities more deeply than the issue of homosexuality. What lies at the very heart of the matter is the Bible and its interpretation. The very few biblical verses that touch upon same-sex-related matters say nothing about love and enduring relationships between people of same sex—on the contrary, these texts condemn harshly the activities they describe, such as attempted rape, debauchery, or depriving a person of his male honor. This has led theologically conservative Christians to condemn altogether what is today called ‘homosexuality.’ As the consequence of such an interpretation of the authoritative Scripture, hundreds of thousands of members of Christian communities have faced the difficulty, if not impossibility, to live out their non-heterosexual orientation while maintaining their Christian identity. Matthew Vines dedicates his book to ‘all those who have suffered in silence for so long.’ He reads the Bible and biblical scholarship as an evangelical gay Christian, giving a voice both to the biblical texts and its readers. He takes seriously the biblical text which for him represents the authoritative word of God; historical scholarship that reads the biblical text against what can be known of its historical context; and the experiences of Christians who read the Bible today. Importantly, his own personal voice is to be heard throughout the book, which only adds to its credibility. A careful scrutiny of the six biblical passages that somehow address same-sex behavior leads Vines to make a compelling argument against mandatory celibacy for gay Christians. More than that, he argues that Christians who affirm the full authority of Scripture can also affirm committed, monogamous same-sex relationships. Matthew Vines’s well-read and well-argued book deserves to be read by all those who have suffered in silence, but also by members and ministers of Christian communities struggling with the recognition and appreciation of their gay members.”— Martti Nissinen, professor of Old Testament Studies, University of Helsinki, author of Homoeroticism in the Biblical World: A Historical Perspective“Matthew Vines lives at an intersection of identities: a committed, theologically conservative Christian who also happens to be an out gay man. In offering both a scholarly and profoundly personal reconciliation of a duality often depicted as hopelessly at odds, he performs a public service that is valiant, hopeful and long overdue. He points the way forward for all those still stranded at the intersection.”— Leonard Pitts, Jr., Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist; author of Freeman “Matthew Vines brings within reach of non-specialists the rich store of scholarly work on what Scripture does and does not say about same-sex relationships. Coupled with his poignant descriptions of the damage done by traditional exclusionary interpretations, his book is an essential resource for all who seek to find their bearings in the current debate over the Bible’s teachings for gay people.”— Dr. Mark Achtemeier, Presbyterian theologian; author of The Bible’s Yes to Same-Sex Marriage
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About the Author
Matthew Vines is the founder of The Reformation Project, a Bible-based, non-profit organization that seeks to reform church teaching on sexual orientation and gender identity. Matthew took a leave from his studies at Harvard University to research what the Bible says about homosexuality. His teaching on this topic has been featured in media worldwide, including USA Today, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. Matthew lives in Wichita, Kansas.
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Product details
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Convergent Books; Reprint edition (June 16, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 160142518X
ISBN-13: 978-1601425188
Product Dimensions:
5.5 x 0.6 x 8.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.3 out of 5 stars
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If I had to rename this book, I would entitle it "Going for Gold: How I used Olympic-level exegetical gymnastics to skew Scripture and justify my sin". Though I do not doubt Vines' sincerity in what he believes, he employs shoddy hermeneutics when he interprets the Bible. Scripture is quite clear on homosexuality. Unfortunately, in his view, the Biblical writers weren't blessed with our enlightened, 21st century perspective. This, however, fits quite well with C.S. Lewis's definition of chronological snobbery: "the uncritical acceptance of the intellectual climate common to our own age and the assumption that whatever has gone out of date is on that account discredited."Are the Bible's teachings on same sex attraction hard to accept? Absolutely. Does that make them any less true? Absolutely not. If the Scripture doesn't challenge your preconceptions, then you are serving a god of your own making.
My daughter is planning to marry her partner of 4 years. They are both lovely, brave and intelligent women. I, as her father, want nothing more than to celebrate love with them and bless their chosen union. Yet, my long held cultural and biblical beliefs make this difficult.I have been asking God to show me through His word where I am wrong about my understanding of homosexuality. (...how much I want to be wrong...). I was hoping this deeply personal and fairly presented book would provide the insights necessary to fully embrace my daughters choice (and yes, she calls it a choice). Unfortunately, I feel the some of the arguments made are justified by assumption and want.To be clear, I am glad to have read the book and I certainly have some new ideas to continue to explore. Also, I feel the book was fairly researched and see that the author attempted to offer both side of the argument. But in the end I remain unconvinced. Which, to be fair, was not the authors intent. He made it clear early in the book that he hoped the book would at least help open minds and it did accomplish that. I just wanted more.Actually, I would like to know if his father has yet written a book. I think that would be interesting to read.
This book offers theologically sound, thought provoking, and timely insight to not only LGBT issues in the bible, but also for anyone who wishes to truly study the bible. The style in which this book discusses the Word of God is done without discounting it, but explaining interpretation. Using historical and linguistic references, we have a book written by a Gay christian that reveals acceptance and affirmation for gay individuals without undermining one bit of the Bible. In fact, one of the major strengths of this book is that the author is clear that he views the Bible as "God breathed" and is not attempting to leave out pieces or name it obsolete. If you are a LGBT community member who is struggling with your faith, read it. If you are a heterosexual christian who is deeply rooted in your faith and have a position that opposes the LGBT community, read it. This book offers perspective. For those who are non-affirming, at least read it for the purpose of perspective. At least know and understand where gay christians are coming from. Again, this book is for everyone. I urge you to read it for perspective purposes before anything else. It may help you change your views, or it may not. But it does help to educate. What's the harm with a little bit of knowledge?
I saw Matthew Vines in person at a seminar along with David Gushee (author of "Changing Our Mind: A Call from America's Leading Evangelical Ethics Scholar for Full Acceptance of LGBT Christians in the Church" and Distinguished Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University, a Baptist college and divinity school in Georgia) and others at EastLake Community Church's "Together In This" series. After reading about Matthew and EastLake in Time Magazine I was curious enough to find out more. Because of that, I read Mathew's book, David's book, and also picked up "Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church's Debate on Same-Sex Relationships" by James Brownson, Professor of New Testament Studies at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan. (Reformed Church in America - a traditional "old school" evangelical denomination). The 3 books are a good balance and Matthew's book is the least "scholarly" of the 3. I appreciated reading about his journey to get to where he was - it is not just about his theological arguments concerning the "clobber" verses. He does not pretend to be a theologian, but did drop out of Harvard to research, along with his father, quite deeply into what the scriptures really say. If read with an open mind, it will lead you into informed discussion and debate without rancor on the subject. I do not believe the book was intended to "convert" all readers to his way of thinking. Rather, he is doing what his Reformation Project hopes to do - and that is be an avenue for everyone who cares about this topic to listen and speak. My prayer is that hatred, anger and extremism can be all put aside so that real communication can happen between those who fundamentally disagree. "Iron sharpens iron" - that is what it's all about.
as a Christian who realized I was gay in college...I looked everywhere for guidance on what I should do with myself. I tried being straight, fearful that my family would reject me and that God would punish me for what I viewed as an affliction. This book really helped me work through how I was feeling.This topic is very widely disputed and contentious but I feel that the author did a good job in exploring the issue. Is the presentation perfect? No, but I give him high marks for having a well-written book that broaches this topic and explores it for people who face this every day.
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