For Further Reading
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Singled Out: Why Celibacy Must Be Reinvented in Today’s Church Christine A. Colon and Bonnie E. Field This is one of the best contemporary resources on a Christian view of celibacy. The authors offer a very insightful, encouraging perspective on what it could mean to be single and rooted in Christian community. |
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Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality |
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Ex-Gays? A Longitudinal Study of Religiously Mediated Change in Sexual Orientation Stanton L. Jones and Mark A. Yarhouse This is a longitudinal study of attempted change in sexual orientation through involvement in Christian ministries. It was written to challenge cynical pessimism about change ever occurring, but it should not be cited to support arrogant optimism that change always occurs or that categorical change is likely. |
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Homosexuality: The Use of Scientific Research in the Church’s Moral Debate. Stanton L. Jones and Mark A. Yarhouse This reviews research in four key areas: the prevalence of homosexuality, the origins of sexual orientation, whether it is a mental disorder, and whether it can change. We look at the use (and misuse) of science in church debates about homosexuality. |
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Love Is an Orientation: Elevating the Conversation with the Gay Community Andrew Marin This provides helpful principles for Christians who seek to engage people in the gay community by staying in relationship and finding areas of mutual understanding and common ground while resisting the tendency to polarize. |
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Homosexuality and the Bible: Two Views Dan O. Via and Robert A. J. Gagnon This is a clear and concise exchange around key verses from liberal and conservative Christian perspectives. |
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Homosexuality and the Christian: A Guide for Parents, Pastors, and Friends Mark A. Yarhouse This refocuses the discussion around sexual identity rather than orientation. It ultimately emphasizes identity and sanctification rather than self-actualization. |