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Book Synopsis: Charting the path forward for our churches and ministries in providing care—not a cure—for our non-straight sisters and brothers who are living lives of costly obedience to Jesus.
At the start of the gay rights movement in 1969, evangelicalism's leading voices cast a vision for gay people who turn to Jesus. It was C.S. Lewis, Billy Graham, Francis Schaeffer, and John Stott who were among the most respected leaders within theologically orthodox Protestantism. We see with them a positive pastoral approach toward gay people, an approach that viewed homosexuality as a fallen condition experienced by some Christians who needed care more than cure.
With the birth and rise of the ex-gay movement, the focus shifted from care to cure. As a result, there are an estimated 700,000 people alive today who underwent conversion therapy in the United States alone. Many of these patients were treated by faith-based, testimony-driven parachurch ministries centered on the ex-gay script. Despite the best of intentions, the movement ended with very troubling results. Yet the ex-gay movement died not because it had the wrong sex ethic. It died because it was founded on a practice that diminished the beauty of the gospel.
Yet even after the closure of the ex-gay umbrella organization Exodus International in 2013, the ex-gay script continues to walk about as the undead among us, pressuring people like me to say, "I used to be gay, but I'm not gay anymore. Now I'm just same-sex attracted."
For orthodox Christians, the way forward is to take a close look at our history. It is time again to focus with our Neo-Evangelical fathers on caring over attempting to cure.
With warmth and humor, as well as original research, Still Time to Care provides:
- Guidance for the gay person who hears the gospel and finds themselves smitten by the life-giving call of Jesus.
- Guidance for the church to repent of its homophobia and instead offer gospel-motivated love and compassion.
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Are you tired of the failed attempts to cure homosexuality? Do you believe in providing care and support instead? Look no further than "Still Time to Care: What We Can Learn from the Church’s Failed Attempt to Cure Homosexuality." This compelling book offers a fresh perspective on the path forward for our churches and ministries. From the origins of the gay rights movement to the rise of the ex-gay script, this book dives deep into the history and provides valuable insights. With original research and a positive pastoral approach, it's time to shift the focus from cure to care.
Discover the powerful voices of C.S. Lewis, Billy Graham, Francis Schaeffer, and John Stott, who advocated for a compassionate approach towards gay Christians. The ex-gay movement may have had good intentions, but it ultimately failed, leaving behind troubling results. However, the solution is not to abandon our beliefs, but to reexamine our history. Still Time to Care offers guidance for those who are seeking the life-giving call of Jesus, as well as a call to repent and replace homophobia with gospel-motivated love and compassion.
Don't let the ex-gay script continue to haunt us. Join us on a journey towards a more inclusive and caring future. It's time to prioritize love and understanding over conversion therapy. Embrace the beauty of the gospel and learn how to support our non-straight sisters and brothers. Take the first step in creating a more inclusive church community by reading "Still Time to Care: What We Can Learn from the Church’s Failed Attempt to Cure Homosexuality."
Ready to make a difference? Get your copy of Still Time to Care today and be inspired to reshape the way we care for our LGBTQ+ community.
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