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With many fresh insights from 20 years in counseling, this updated version adds new chapters and goes even deeper in unearthing the roots of sexual sin.
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A powerful guide to finding inner peace .......2007-07-10
Now in a revised and expanded 20th anniversary edition, At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry is a guide for Christian men about the struggle to overcome sexual addiction through faith and spirituality. Author Steve Gallagher, founder and president of Pure Life Ministries, discusses his strict views on sexuality and means by which faithful individuals can overcome their base desires and live a more godly life. It should be noted that At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry emphatically condemns all forms of sex outside of marriage - including masturbation. "The devil can dangle a carrot in front of your face, but there is something inside you that actually wants that carrot. You aren't lustful because some demon comes on you. You are lustful because you have within you a desire for what isn't right." A powerful guide to finding inner peace despite the dual rampant onslaught of today's sexually charged culture from without, and the utterly selfish sexual cravings from within.
A beam of hope in a sex-saturated world........2007-05-15
Everybody does it.
This has become the excuse for sexual sin within the church in our current culture. Internet or video porn, chat rooms, phone sex...perhaps you've tried them. Perhaps your pastor has. Perhaps your husband has.
God has one clear intention for human sexuality, and no matter how seemingly small or harmless, misuse of it is sin. And it can lead to addiction.
If you are sturggling with getting control over your viewing habits, fantasy life, or other misuses of God's gift of sexuality in marriage, this book can truly help you. It helped me. It contains practical advice based on Scripture and personal experience of the author.
We weren't made for darkness. Step into the light and be free from this body of death.
Every man's problem.......2007-05-07
I have read several books that tell of the problem all men struggle with: sexual idolatry or at least lust. Christians are no different!In my opinion, every Christian man ought to read this book. This book grabs the bull by the horns, and in a Biblical way. You'll be fully satisfied with this book!
From the narrator of the book.......2007-04-24
I had the privilege of being the voice reading this audio book. I have known Steve Gallagher personally for five years or so and have personally visited their ministry headquarters a number of times. I know many of the staff members and personally know many men who have been set free from sexual sin through this book and through Pure Life Ministries. I believe this book and Steve's ministry are the best resources available on the topic of escaping from sexual addiction.
Life Changing.......2006-12-14
This book changed my life. I struggled with sexual addiction for years. I've read books, attended seminars and 12 step meetings on the subject but this book really challenges the reader to step up. I am now walking in freedom and teaching others to do the same.
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Phenomenal Book.......2007-09-26
I am blessed with a wonderful husband of 12 yrs., six children and a Master's of Theology degree from University of Dallas. Even so, I remain amazed and personally challenged by the spiritual and intellectual clarity found in West's book. Seriously, it is a must-read for anyone old enough to approach the topic of sex.
To the point.......2007-09-26
Well written and to the point. Author does not shy away from answering pointed questions with the truth no matter how difficult it might be to hear.
Great reading even for Protestants.......2007-09-09
Let me begin by saying I am Protestant, reformed baptist to be exact. Beginning the book was mainly out of curiosity for what was the Catholic understanding (which I did not think I would be sympathetic to). I was however, very wrong. While there is a fair amount Catholic beliefs that have to be waded through, this book has revolutionized my understanding. It gives the best biblical description and basis for sex and the best practical applications for having redeemed sex that I've read (which as a single young man who is more than a bit obsessive concerning sex, is a fair amount). This book has become the wedding gift I will give to married couples, and the book that any girl I seriously considered marrying would have to read, understand and accept before I would become one flesh with.
Sex, how God intended it to be........2007-08-10
Mr. West does an awesome job of explaining Pope John Paul The Great's Theology of the Body in this Q & A format. Everyone, whether Catholic or Protestant, Muslim or Jew, would benefit from reading it and discovering just what God's plan is for us in the beautiful realm of sexuality. It should be obvious to us...doesn't God always know best? He INVENTED sex after all didn't He?
Great for anyone!.......2007-05-13
This book is a great guide for anyone looking to find happiness in their relationship. For Catholics it's a well laid out interpretation of Catholic teachings that will help guide you on the right path and it's especially helpful on answering questions for significant others who may have difficulty understanding why these teachings are so important to their Catholic spouses. This book will challenge your relationship, but through those challenges lies the key to having a long and happy relationship.
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In this profoundly significant book, author Michael Gurian synthesizes this current knowledge and clearly demonstrates how this distinction in hard-wiring and socialized gender differences affects how boys and girls learn. Gurian presents a new way to educate our children based on brain science, neurological development, and chemical and hormonal disparities.
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Thank you!.......2007-09-11
We need to stop worrying about offending people with talk of the differences of the genders and embrace what we are seeing and (what studies are showing). If we wonder why kids are having so much trouble we need to look at what we are doing to them and embrace the reality rather than deny the fact that we are wired differently. This is filled with critical information and ways to help our kids. I want to do the best for my son and daughter and I thank Michael Gurian for this book.
REFRESHING INFO.......2007-01-13
Raising our grandson now 10 years old is a challenge anyway but as a gifted child is even more demanding. The book information helps us undestand the heightened behavior displayed because he is a boy - an athletic and smart boy that at age 10 has a good handle on the real world.
Thanks for the book!
Return of the Native.......2006-08-14
I am an educator at a school that separates the genders beginning at the 4th grade level. I have always know instinctively that girls and boys learn differently, and I strongly believe after working at this school for over 3 years that it is the way education should be. Many years ago these kinds of schools were common, but for whatever reason we have gotten away from that structure. The book points out many important biological difference that explains a lot to me about why both genders act the way they do in the classroom.
I would highly recommend this book to any educator who is interested in tapping into the potential that each gender has to offer, or even to answer the age old question of why men and women are so different! I would also recommend "Why Gender Matters" by Sax. It is just as enlightening!
A teacher's review.......2006-07-28
I found 'Boys and Girls Learn Differently" to be a useful and fascinating introduction to the general strengths and weaknesses of males and females in the classroom.
Some reviewers may laugh or poke fun at the relatively old ideas that he is presenting as new in the areas of male/female brain differences. These may be old ideas in the biology lab, but someone needs to walk over to the schools of education across the country because the 'tabla rasa' theory (the mind is a blank slate and gender differences are entirely a product of culture, not nature) is alive and still kicking hard.
The only complaint I have is that Gurian refers a lot to seminars and ongoing experiments in school designs that will be helpful in teaching to the strengths and weaknesses of girls and boys. However, he comes up a bit short in providing concrete examples of how to help both boys and girls.
The danger from within is Gurian .......2005-01-15
Many of my friends and I have read the same book.We come to the same conclusion of this book having an agenda to dogmatize our
country with meaningless gender bias.In my opinion there is nothing more dangerous to a country and the world as to limit
our children's ability to wether the child is male or female.
Gurian does not offer any proof as others have stated in the
reviews as to how these differences come about.He says it's the
hormones,the brain structure.I have read other matierial which has disclosed findings which condradict his so called research.
If he were correct in assuming hormones then I would be much more drenched with testostrone than my half brother since I excell at math and he at lanuage.Brain structure varies from person to person,something I doubt he would like you to know.
Instill independence and individuality in all your children
by seeing them as people rather than sexes.
I cannot think of anything worse than leading your child down the wrong "learning style" road,simply because of their sex.
People tend to want to agree with anything they read and be
a good follower.It's better to think for yourself and be a
good leader and helper in your child's life by giving them room to grow the way they want to and without trying to controll
their interests or believing they will only show talent in small sterotyped boxes.Terrible book written by someone
who is trying to distort your child's life to make $$$$$$.
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- Inside a Man's Heart
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From her survey of more than a hundred eligible men, noted relationship author Michelle McKinney Hammond paints a realistic picture of what really attracts men to women and what to do with his attention once you’ve got it....
- Men appreciate women who are open and honest (and smell nice!)
- Women who love the Lord radiate an inner beauty that is unequalled to any face cream sold on the Home Shopping Network
- Men really do notice the small details so take notice of how you present yourself in public.
- A clean, well–organized home tells a man that you have your life in order and are ready for commitment.
- Making your man feel like a priority in your life once you’ve captured his attention is crucial.
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Inside a Man's Heart.......2004-12-23
In communicating and trying to figure out what it is men want, sometimes it's necessary to go directly to the source: men! Michelle McKinney Hammond has done that in her latest book, 101 WAYS TO GET AND KEEP HIS ATTENTION. She has interviewed 100 men of various ages, races, backgrounds, and socioeconomic status to find out exactly what it is they look for in a woman; especially the one they will make their wife. Using their answers and her Christian background, Ms. Hammond has created a step-by-step guide for women interested in getting inside a man's heart, while simultaneously making themselves better people.
Although the book is spiritually based with scriptures and guidance from God's teachings, it is also broken down into the basics of what most men agree attracts them to women. Using the five senses as the focus, this book is indeed a repository of information for becoming the woman who not only interests a man, but also one who is pleasing to God. It's no big secret that men enjoy the physical appearance of women, but 101 WAYS TO GET AND KEEP HIS ATTENTION delves a bit deeper into the man's psyche and shows his vulnerability, his desire for love, affection, gentleness, and to be appreciated. It further details how our moods, tone, and even touch can make or break his spirit. As an extra bonus, sprinkled throughout the book are quotes, as well as poems highlighting the beauty of love and sharing that love with another person.
Ms. Hammond urges women to look at themselves, open up for revelation and discovery, and change attitudes as necessary to fully reap the benefits. I enjoyed this book and have incorporated the teachings within my own day-to-day dealings with my husband. It is a delight to find a read that inspires and motivates, as well as celebrates and encourages the beauty of not only love, but how to be loving. (RAW Rating: 4.5)
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Great Survery Book.......2004-08-08
I have enjoyed all of Hammond's book to date! Through her writings, she has guided me on finding my dream man, the right ways, which is THE LORD WAY! I have learned so much, I wished I had read her books years ago, it would have saved me so much heartche.
I would have gave this book 5 stars (like I have on her other books), but this is a survey book. Not that their is anything wrong with survey books, but this book seems to be repetative of her other books.
Not Just for Christians........................2003-11-13
This is the second book I have read by Ms. Hammond and I wasn't disappointed at all. In fact I read it in one day. This book is not just for single/married christian women but for any woman who is concerned about how she may or may not appear to the opposite sex or let alone to others as a whole. I recommend this book to all woman if for nothing else as a guide for self examination. Are you projecting the woman that you want others to see? Are you being and displaying the best in order to attract Gods best? Now that's a thought! Ms Hammond is only aiding us ladies with a 101 check list of things to enhance our relationships whether it be with your man or the MAN (God). Read, enjoy, and be blessed.
A single woman CAN be an authority on Getting and Keeping!.......2003-10-29
Okay, firstly, I'd like to thank the reviewer who believes that because Michelle has never been married, she may not be an authority on how to get and keep a man, or the attention of a man. You encouraged me to see just how fast I could buy and read yet another one of Michelle's awesome pieces. The book is classic "Michelle," full of Godly, sound, tried, tested and true advice. I highly recommend it. It is different and that makes it useful and a great, quick read. If you are (or even if you're not) a studier of God's word, you should know that there IS worthy advice according to scripture found in the Song of Solomon, Proverbs and other books of the bible. Michelle reflects that in this book. Buy it! ...NOW: Perhaps some women have been gifted with the patience and wisdom to wait on the RIGHT man, not willing to accept sorry substitutes, no matter how fine, rich or available they may seem. God has the right ONE for all of us. There was a time when I, too questioned Michelle's single status..I'm also single, and would like to have my husband, but in GOD's sovereign time. She is a stunning, intelligent, talented, annointed sister and yes, it puzzles me why God hasn't given her a mate yet. But while she is waiting, you'd be wise to follow the example and teaching that she offers freely. Well, actually for $8.99 plus shipping in this case. (smile) Thanks, Michelle for another powerful book. Come back to Salem soon. Peace.
Information Obtained from the Source.......2003-10-02
The author explains that the materials come from a survey given to men from all walks of life. She was intelligent enough to obtain information from the source, the men women are trying to attract and keep.
This author is an author who hears from God. When you have a relationship with God and allow Him to use you as a vessel, your resume or experience means nothing, when God qualifies you that is all that you need.
I recommend this book whether you are trying to attract and keep a man or not. It reminds you to do what is necessary to reflect what God created you to be, a beautiful, confident woman.
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- A Catholic woman's review of The Friendship of Women
- A Loving Reflection on the Meaning of Friendship!
- An inspiration and helpful book for women
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Looking deeply into biblical stories of female friendships in order to extract greater truths, this compelling work explores the sacred dimension of friendship through the lenses of faith, tradition, and scripture, revealing the often overlooked voices and experiences of women in the Old and New Testaments. Recovering and reclaiming the witness and wisdom of such women as Lydia, Prisca, Phoebe, Martha, Deborah, Esther, Rachel, Ruth, Veronica, Elizabeth, Anne, and Mary Magdalene, and drawing a highly inspiring message from each of these women's lives, the book embraces friendship as it is embodied by women, between God and all of creation, and between all human beings.
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Friendship of Women With Current Reflections.......2007-09-04
You may know about the women in the Bible that are written about, but the author brings you up to date with your own personal life...also a good discussion for small groups or a friend...another Chittister winner.
A Catholic woman's review of The Friendship of Women.......2007-03-12
This small book is packed with information about the women in the Bible and how each personifies as aspect of friendship. There is a chapter on Ruth, a chapter on Anne, and some women that have received very little attention. There are interesting thoughts about each of them and how they represent different aspects of friendship. I am enjoying it so much that I only allow myself a chapter at a time to read and ponder. I think this will be the book I give to women friends this year. This is a keeper.
A Loving Reflection on the Meaning of Friendship!.......2007-03-05
In a day and age where individualism and self-sufficiency is prided as characteristics of success and power, a voice that reminds us of the true role and import of friendship needs to be heard - and Joan Chittister offers one such voice. Using women biblical figures as a springboard and chapter mastheads, Chittister develops a short reflection on what the true meaning of friendship is and how is should be cultivated today.
From a refreshingly feminine perspective, Chittister approaches the topic of true friendship from the projected experience of the women for whom each chapter is named. While in no way a scholarly or academic work (most observed in the lack of authoritative scripture references, scholarly endnotes/footnotes or exegetical analysis of implicit scriptural references - although she does list the biblical passages at the end of the book where each woman could be found mentioned in scripture), this book is a wonderful meditative tool for one's own reflection on friendship.
In the spirit of full-disclosure, I should note that I am a male in religious life (in contrast to the author, a female in religious life, and the audience which appears to be primarily women). This perhaps limits my ability to fully appreciate the impact this work has on a female reader. I can attest to the fact that two very close women friends have read and recommended this book to me and they have found great solace and inspiration from it. I enjoyed it very much and it has allowed me to reflect on both friendship and women in the Bible in new ways.
An inspiration and helpful book for women.......2006-06-01
The introduction of this book is worth the retail price. It's an essay in itself. A sample sentence: "To have a friend is to acknowledge that some part of someone else's life which we have held tenderly, trustingly in our own hands might well die with us." Okay, it's a sentence you may have to read twice. But then you "get it," and you reflectively pause before continuing.
A pleasant complexity in the writing sets THE FRIENDSHIP OF WOMEN above its competition. Chittister's style is more graceful than but reminiscent of the early work of Henri Nouwen, in that she reflects on very personal themes but not in a first-person ("I") voice. As helpful as anecdotes are to ground a book, in this case they would seem superficial. Chittister's descriptions of what we need and want in friendships are framed in a spiritual, rather than a self-help, context. The back cover calls it "the sacred dimension of friendship."
Though this is a book for and about women, Chittister draws heavily on interesting, classic quotes about friendship, most of them written by men, including Ambrose, Aristotle, Augustine, and that's just the beginning of the alphabet. Admittedly, as Chittister notes, men have written most of the classical literature, and Chittister wants to broaden that base.
A Benedictine nun, Chittister has written extensively, often with a hard-hitting and discomforting message, but here her text is, well, comforting. She titles each chapter with the name of a woman who has a role in the biblical story, though two of 12 are extrabiblical --- saints revered by Catholics but virtually unknown to conservative Protestants: Anne (the mother of the Virgin Mary) and Veronica (who showed kindness to Jesus on his road to the cross). As short as this volume is (fewer than 100 pages), it is expanded from an earlier work (published in 2000) that covered only New Testament women. (Old Testament additions are Deborah, Esther, Ruth and Miriam.)
But what do we really know about the friendships of these biblical women? Not much, so Chittister focuses on personality traits found in their stories and relates them to personal relationships. The first half of each chapter reflects generically on the chapter theme, before turning to the biblical story. She acclaims Prisca's sense of self. Esther's leadership abilities. Elizabeth's acceptance of the friend at her door. Miriam's joy.
In a good friend we need Deborah's wisdom. "The Deborahs in our lives know us as well as we know ourselves. The difference is that they also help us see beyond ourselves." To be a good friend we need "the Phoebe dimension of friendship," the "quiet constancy" that "requires us to be self-contained: she became an independent woman, but not self-centered." And Veronica? "With the Veronicas of friendship, it is the staying power that counts." She is the one "to whom a woman turns to understand the gravity of all the trivia of her life."
If you're looking for a book that gets beyond the trivia of friendship, try this one --- for group discussion or for personal help in getting and keeping friendships on track.
--- Reviewed by Evelyn Bence
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It's time to evolve beyond the macho jerk ideal, all spine and no heart," teaches David Deida. "It is also time to evolve beyond the sensitive and caring wimp ideal, all heart and no spine." So begins The Way of the Superior Man, a spiritual guide for today's man in search of the secrets to success in career, family, relationships, and intimacy—now available on audio for the first time in this original author adaptation. In his own words, this internationally renowned expert on sexual spirituality offers a complete 4-CD course filled with straightforward advice, empowering skills, body practices, and more to help listeners, male and female alike, realize a life of fulfillment, immediately and without compromise.
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A Superior Product.......2007-06-08
I bought this for my boyfriend because the book completely transformed his life. He really loves the additional things Deida covers in the sessions, and he likes being able to listen to it while he's driving or working. He's made a lot of personal discoveries with it, and says that there is something different about hearing a human voice that drives some of the points home. Plus, Deida elaborates in the sessions, and can give it an even more personal touch.
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Men.......2006-09-24
"The Way of the Superior Man" is a revolutionary new look at the challenges facing the contemporary male. David Deida encourages men to live a full life and to find their deepest purpose so they can give their deepest gifts to the world.
David Deida's work in the area of sexuality is especially enlightening in regards to masculine and feminine energy and its unique expression in the world. He explains how you can transmute dark desires into light by expressing your desires with love. He has a deep understanding of all areas of living life as art and is especially tuned into the nature of polarity. Not only does David Deida unravel the mysteries of women, he has a profound and ancient knowledge of how men function on their deepest levels.
The main sections include:
What is the way of the Superior Man?
How to live your deepest truth
Embracing the dance of the feminine in love
How to talk to your woman
Your attraction to the feminine
What is your heart's deepest impulse?
Create Art out of Every Moment
The light and dark side of the masculine search for freedom
The light and dark side of the feminine search for love and fullness
Practices for the Superior Man
I would highly recommend you also take a look at "The Way of the Superior Man" Book. The Book and the CD set explore our deepest desires and present an enlightened understanding of how to covert the daily life into a sexy and spiritual experience. Empowering skills are also introduced on the last CD where you can practice "cultivating a depth of presence" with a partner. There is also a solo practice and a partner practice for "discovering your deepest purpose."
The only controversial section is probably the area of how many intimate partners you should have, but even David explains that one woman is enough for him to handle! I think you can decide what you want to add to your life (in regards to the advice given) and there is so much truth in regards to the male/female interaction as a dance or a game. I have found all of David Deida's books and CDs to be intellectually appealing and also sexy on a primal level.
Love becomes the ultimate pleasure. Life becomes a path into an open sky. You will hear new meanings in songs, view your sexual relationship with much more insight and start to unravel the tangled web of life. Suddenly spirituality and sexuality merge into an ecstatic experience. I can highly recommend this to any man who is trying to find his life purpose and also wants to master the areas of women, work and sexual desire.
~The Rebecca Review
Good material, but not for a beginner necessarily........2006-08-04
The material is very good for people who are into the more esoteric depth work. However, I would not recommend this for someone who does not have any experience with sacred sexuality, tantra, and the more loftier forms of internal work. There are a lot of terms and concepts used that I feel someone brand new would have to really research before just diving in. I also found the work boring in spots and labored to keep my interest up. I have to say in all the author put a lot of material into this work and he asks for some leaps of faith, but the work was not really that impressive to me. I would suggest "King, Warrior, Magician, Lover" by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette if you want to start on your path of Men's Studies and Male Wholeness.
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Gagnon offers the most thorough analysis to date of the biblical texts relating to homosexuality. His strong and clearly articulated argument establishes that the Bible contains a unanimous witness defining same-sex intercourse as sin. He does so while rigorously engaging biblical scholars and historians who have written both for and against this understanding of same-sex intercourse. In addition, he demonstrates systematically why attempts to classify as irrelevant for our contemporary context the Bible's rejection of same-sex intercourse fail to do justice to the biblical texts. His conclusions are clear and compassionate, as he cautions readers on all sides of the debate against a truncated gospel, and challenges all to strive for a holistic view of the command to love God and neighbor.
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Loving Truth.......2007-04-14
This book is complete in looking at the Biblical texts dealing with the subject of homosexuality. This is a must for orthodox Christians to read in order to be informed in the debate. Well worth the effort to read this book!
Biblilcal View of Sexuality.......2007-01-19
I have not read the book yet. However, I respect the Christian position of the author, and admire his scholarship, and articulate presentation of similar treatments of subjects dealing with homosexuality.
I expect the present book to meet to manifest the same qualities. (Rev/Dr.) James O. Maner
A Biblical Philologist's View.......2005-09-07
This is a magisterial book.
It has been criticized by one reviewer in this space for its interpretation of the Greek word porneia as having a much broader reference, in the Gospels and elsewhere in the New Testament, than the classical meaning. Gagnon's argument is sound, and based on modern biblical philology of the porn group of cognates. To understand the development, one has to know the Septuagint and Old Greek books, and the Hebrew which underlies them. Gagnon is following me and other biblical Hellenists. We translate the noun "unchastity", and think of it as covering sins of thought, word and deed.
Perhaps the most important implication of this is that we do know that Jesus said something about same-sex physical relations, and that it was adverse.
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Objective, well written, but missing something crucial.......2005-04-05
It is very obvious that Gagnon is passionate about people, and his beliefs. I offer my sincere thanks for the time and effort he put into the research, and constructing the text. It helps to put a lot of things in perspective. It is also quite evident that he was curtious and respectful (tactful) throughout this book.
As a gay person, though, I must add that he is missing a very crucial thing: love. Gagnon's not responsible for omitting this piece of information because he is not a homosexual. I state with great respect that no one can truly know what it means to be homosexual unless they, themselves are homosexual.
A great deal of the text is written using the phrase "same-sex intercourse". This phrase appears over and over again, as if this is the only thing that homosexuals are capable or desire. This is also a crucial point in today's almost war-like environment between evangelicals and liberals. Especially with talk of the US converting to a Theocracy.
I can state adamantly that I love Jahova (God), and Jesus, and I can 'feel' that they love me as well. I am a very conservative man, and I live my life the way that I feel God wants me to. Sex is at the bottom of the list of priorities, and I don't feel that I give it more due than any other person involved in a committed relationship. Love, honor, respect for my mate, integrity, monogamy, etc., are all very important duties for which I hold in the highest regard. My partner and I are married in the way one should be-the way it was designed to be-only we happen to be of the same sex. That is truly the only thing that is different-other than the obvious-that we cannot have children. There are many heterosexual couples that are also unable to conceive, and yet many sterile couples are able to enjoy a full intimate relationship.
No one will ever be able to truly understand the complexity of a gay person's life unless they live it. Heterosexuals attempting to analyze our lives, our motives, our morales and ethics will always fail. It is truly a subjective matter by the philosophical definition.
This book helped me to see the viewpoint of an inteligent and objetive clergy, and for that I am extremely grateful and respectful. Read this book, and take it for what it is; no more, and no less. You WILL gain knowledge, and if you work hard, wisdom.
In the end, I believe we are all going to be judged for what we've done and why. No one is going to stand in front of us and accept punishment on our behalf. God gave each of us a brain, and the ability to reason. We are therefore challenged to increase our knowledge of both the bible, and deductive reasoning, for each to decide what is best for ourselves.
From here I am heading off to study Virtue Ethic theory and Natural Law theory. It seems like the next best step to understanding Jesus, the nature God created for us, and our existence.
God bless all.
A mixed bag.......2004-12-15
While Gagnon's caliber as a researcher is unimpeachable, his skill as a theologian is considerably more questionable. Conservative Christians who take a close look at his underlying arguments will no doubt be concerned by his views on the authorship of the Bible, his overextended argument from design, his apparent rejection of the doctrine of eternal security, and his downplaying of Jesus' condemnation of divorce.
Readers of all persuasion will be concerned by the circular logic Gagnon employs when fitting a number of passages (Judges 19, Ezek. 16:48-50 and Gen. 1:26, among others) into his condemnation of homosexual activity. Discerning readers will be even more concerned by his extensive reliance on Paul Cameron's thoroughly discredited sociological research.
Although I agree that the Bible reserves sexual activity exclusively for heterosexual marriage, Gagnon's book will be, at best, a secondary resource in my library.
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In this updated edition of A Strong Delusion, author and counselor Joe Dallas helps readers understand what pro–gay theology is and how to confront it. In a biblical manner, Dallas examines believers’ personal responses and the need for bold love and commitment as they
- become familiar with the movement’s background and beliefs
- study a clear, scriptural response to each belief
- extend Christ’s love to those living the homosexual lifestyle
This resource is an important one for those who have been unsure how to respond to the growing acceptance of homosexuality in the evangelical community. It offers the balance between conviction and compassion and a practical guide to communicating with those who have embraced the pro–gay Christian movement.
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DANGEROUS AND HARMFUL.......2007-08-24
As a licensed professional counselor, I encourage my clients to not purchase a pre-packaged belief system, but instead engage in a free and responsible search for truth and meaning in their lives. As such, I refrain from passing judgment on the beliefs that others choose and instead celebrate the colorful diversity that is found in the tapestry of human ideology. Nevertheless, when I am confronted with principles that are destructive and harmful to the human spirit, I feel compelled, as a health care professional and as a human being, to speak out against such wickedness.
While one's sexual activities and behavior may vary over the course of a lifetime, one's sexual orientation does not. Requiring that individuals whose sexual orientation is something other than heterosexual "change" or "heal" is no different than Hitler requiring that those with the wrong eye color, the wrong hair color, or the wrong family lineage be exterminated. One does not need to "heal" or be "cured" from something that is not an illness. This book does not simply state an alternative opinion on homosexuality; it causes significant and severe damage to the psyche of those who know, beyond a shadow of a doubt that, even if they can change their activity, they cannot change who they are at their core. Rather than offering the hope and healing it claims to provide, this book inflicts emotional violence on its readers.
Everyone has a right to his or her own beliefs. In the case of this book, the author has chosen to act on his beliefs. Discriminatory acts, based on prejudice, have a damaging effect on the lives of innocent people--they hurt, they demean, they humiliate, they wound, and sometimes they kill. I do not accept the label "religious" to excuse beliefs and actions that are designed to hurt people. Is religion about abusing others? Is that part of the moral game plan--demonize people who are different from you, condemn them and exalt yourself in the name of a religious conviction?
When I walk into the music store with my 13-year-old daughter to buy a CD, I notice that some of the CD's are labeled with "warning" stickers. As a parent, I appreciate this so I can steer my daughter toward purchases that will fill her mind and soul with affirmative messages. This book needs to come with a similar "warning" sticker, for anyone who reads it is going to be a victim of emotional and spiritual abuse by the worst kind of perpetrator...a bigoted wolf in sheep's clothing!
Compassionate Yet Uncompromising.......2007-07-19
Joe Dallas is to be commended for writing a fine book on such a thorny issue as homosexuality in the church. He does not lower himself to the level of name-calling, stereotyping, or denigrating homosexuals or the proponents of their theology. Having come from the Gay Christian community himself, he is thoroughly knowledgeable in their arguments, rationale, and the mistreatement they have endured. He evaluates their reasoning from a sympathetic and balanced tone, yet argues firmly and without apology against them. Much of the book is set forth in an argument and response format, with brief dialogues following each chapter to present how a hypothetical discussion might go.
The most important thing about the book and Dallas' approach is that he holds unswervingly to the Bible as the divine standard by which all our actions are to be held to account. He describes his own inner struggles as he attempted to reconcile his homosexual desires with his Christian faith, and how he ultimately came to the conclusion that he was living in contradiction to God's desires for him.
An important point that is brought up in the book is whether a person is believing what they believe because it is what makes them comfortable, or do they believe it because it's the truth (which often makes us uncomfortable). He steers the reader away from emotionally based and subjective argumentation, and locates the debate on the sure foundation of Scripture, our objective standard. He shows how pro-gay theologians have misread the Scriptures, and does an excellent job of dismantling their arguments. Yet he does so without any rancor or ill-will, and treats their contentions fairly. I found very little to quibble with in terms of his handling of Scripture and responding to the pro-gay arguments.
In "The Gay Gospel," Dallas also constantly urges the church to address the issue of homosexuality and ministry to those who struggle with homosexual desires in a compassionate and supportive way. He hits the nail on the head with this remark about how the church needs to be able to lend it's support to homosexuals: "If we fail them when they need our support, we have no excuse to be surprised when they abandon biblical ethics altogether and become our most boisterous critics." (p.228) The church needs to be able to reach all manner of sinners, and to do so as Christ did: by granting forgiveness and mercy to the repentant, yet telling them to "go and sin no more." The application of this basic truth of Christianity extends far beyond sins of homosexuality, and into all areas and aspects of life. The True Gospel gives hope to all who are laboring under the guilt and fear of sin. Dallas is right to point out that we need to first recognize our own sinfulness and then point others to the true source of mercy--the God who is gracious and compassionate to forgive us our sins in Jesus Christ. I highly recommend this book.
The Centerpiece of Grace.......2007-05-26
There are no stonger battles to be fought in Christianity. A misunderstanding of marriage can be devastating spiritually since it is at the heart of the Christian gospel, created to represent the relationship God desires with each of us. "And this is life eternal, that we might KNOW Thee, the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent."
True or Not True.......2007-05-07
Joe Dallas discusses the topic of homosexuality in a way that is not threatening, but informative. According to his book, he believes that there are tendencies in all of us that make us unique and equal in God's eyes. Nothing changes the way God made us, but you do have the right to follow your convictions. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in knowing more about the gay agenda.
3 stars.......2007-05-04
*** Love the sinner, but hate the sin is what Christians are supposed to do, but sometimes, how to do so gets problematic. This is particularly true in the area of homosexuality. How to take a stand for one's convictions, yet not sound full of hate or compromise Biblical truth involves walking a fine line. By reading this book, Christians can learn how to balance on that line and get some idea of what the other side might be thinking. Though reading and comprehending this volume probably will not completely solve how to deal with this difficult situation in person, especially for the more shy among us, it is a starting point that seems effective. ***
Amanda Killgore, Freelance Reviewer
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Man and Woman in Christ: An Examination of the Roles of Men and Women in Light of Scripture and the Social Sciences
Stephen B. Clark
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This book has shaped my worldview for the last two decades.......2004-10-07
I read Clark's masterpiece in the late 1970s or early 1980s, and it has formed the bedrock of my thinking about men and women in (or out of) the Church ever since. I have had many years to evaluate new arguments and issues, and Clark's analysis keeps proving to be the soundest way of resolving each one. Clark is a rare scholar who unites a number of different disciplines in support of an original position which is fully consistent with Scripture.
Thorough Work on Male and Female in Bible.......2001-04-12
Thorough interaction with biblical text, feminists and conservative elements on this difficult topic. Also, interacts with social sciences as subtitle suggests.
Find his documentation well done and so useful. The material on the scriptural teachings is much more useful to the Christian church than those dealing with the sociological, community issues.
Most Complete Work on Gender Roles from Biblical Perspective.......1999-07-13
The fact that this work has an Amazon sales rank greater than 200,000 says more about the state of our culture than it does the value of this book. The author is a Yale sociologist who uses knowledge of his chosen vocation to peruse scripture and church tradition for Christian teaching on gender roles. In a little less than 800 pages Clark offers up a stunning theology of how the church has responded to gender issues in the past and how we as modern-day believers should respond to this current hornet's nest of political correctness. I am so convinced of the importance of the gender issue debate and the strength of the work Clark has done in this book that I believe every Christian should read it. The Christian church is stagnating and ineffective in today's issue debates not because her positions are poor, but because she has become ignorant and apathetic.
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