I kept waiting to be offended by this book but the offense never came. I can’t promise others on either side of the debate will feel the same way but I highly, highly, highly recommend this book to anyone concerned about LGBTQ- Christian relations. Thank you #AndrewMarin and #InterVarsityPress for this gem.
“Generally speaking, I don’t know any believer—gay or straight—who doesn’t want to be like Jesus. And here is our chance to be just a little more like him: stop asking and answering close-ended questions in an attempt to determine if someone is on ‘our team’ or ‘their team.’ Jesus modeled a life about kingdom ways and thinking, not pinning down—or getting pinned down by—circularly legalistic debates of politically charged matters. As such we have the ability to follow his model and elevate our questions and answers past the same means that have tragically only haunted the GLBT-Christian relationship.”
"Every stereotype can be broken with a face, and every face has a story...We're not called to speculate about genetics or developmental experiences or spiritual oppression in faceless groups of other people. We're called to let the Holy Spirit whisper truth into each person's heart. And we're called to show love unconditionally, tangibly, measurably...All God needs are willing hearts to extend his unconditional love for all of his children--gay and straight. This is our blessing. This is our bold calling. This is our orientation."- Andrew Marin, Love is an Orientation.