Jesus, the Bible, and Homosexuality: Explode the Myths, Heal the Church | 
| Author: Jack Rogers
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 8315
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 176
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.7
ISBN: 0664229395
Dewey Decimal Number: 241.66
EAN: 9780664229399
ASIN: 0664229395
Publication Date: March 1, 2006
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In a powerful new book, evangelical theologian and former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Jack Rogers argues unequivocally for equal rights in the church and in society for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. Throughout history, he observes, Christianity has moved towards ever greater openness and inclusiveness. Today's church is led by many of those who were once cast out: people of color, women, and divorced and remarried people. He argues that when we interpret the Bible through the lens of Jesus' redemptive life and ministry, we see that the church is called to grant equal rights to all people. Jesus, the Bible, and Homosexuality describes Rogers' own change of mind and heart on the issue; charts the church's well-documented history of using biblical passages to oppress marginalized groups; argues for a Christ-centered reading of Scripture; debunks oft-repeated stereotypes about gays and lesbians; and concludes with ideas for how the church can heal itself and move forward again. A fascinating combination of personal narrative, theology, and church history, this book is essential reading for all concerned with the future of the church and the health of the nation. "This is an extraordinary book, arguably the best to appear in the long, drawn-out debates within churches over homosexuality," says J. Philip Wogaman, former senior minister at Foundry United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C. "Rogers book will be useful to people of ALL mainline denomination..." says the Right Reverend V. Gene Robinson, Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire. "For those who truly wish to know what the Bible does and does not say, this is a real find."
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 What Jesus Would Never Do September 25, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book saddened me deeply. It unfortunately confuses Jesus' love and respect for all persons with approval of their behavior. Jesus loved prostitutes, but never applauded prostitution. He loved tax collectors, but abhorred their dishonesty. In direct contrast to what Scripture actually says, Pastor Rogers imposes his own moral code on Jesus with nothing more to back it up than Jesus' open-mindedness and inclusiveness. This is a disservice to Christianity and to those who struggle to be chaste.
 eye opening May 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really enjoyed this book, finding out different things about the Bible as well as homosexuality. What I noticed other people say about this book (particularly the ones who disliked it), is that they think homosexuality=behavior. Yes, everyone carries out their attractions but I believe the "attraction" is not wrong, and that this book helps prove that the Bible is not against the attraction to other men. I do believe that sexual immorality is wrong and perhaps now, with gay marriages on the way, it will be possible for gay-Christians to unify, while staying within the lines of sexual purity.
But do you love God? May 23, 2008
1 out of 13 found this review helpful
There is no debate about whether God loves all people, but rather do all people love God (the Word made flesh). It seems they do not, who say that the Word (God) does not mean what he says, but just the opposite instead. Woe.... better in the end to let God be true (Rom 3:4).
Careful analysis of the church and homosexuality May 19, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Noteworthy for its history of Christian attitudes and the biblical basis for beliefs about homosexuality, but I would have preferred it be less closely tied to the church as an institution and more focused on the church's mission as the body of Christ and His message of inclusion and compassion.
Jesus, the Bible and Homosexuality November 26, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
GREAT BOOK. I consider it a MUST READ for anyone who is searching for true understanding of what the Bible is saying regarding homosexuality. It is necessary to consider the history, the culture of the time and the people to whom the Bible refers. This book superbly details the cultural mores in biblical history that puts a differenct light on the understanding of homosexuality as opposed to what many people today choose to believe. To deny the importance of cultural factors is like leaving out the flour in a cake recipe.
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