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Still Time to Care: What We Can Learn from the Churchs Failed Attempt to Cure Homosexuality,Used
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Charting the path forward for our churches and ministries in providing carenot a cure for our nonstraight 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 exgay 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 faithbased, testimonydriven parachurch ministries centered on the exgay script. Despite the best of intentions, the movement ended with very troubling results. Yet the exgay 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 exgay umbrella organization Exodus International in 2013, the exgay 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 samesex attracted.'For orthodox Christians, the way forward is to take a close look at our history. It is time again to focus with our NeoEvangelical 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 lifegiving call of Jesus. Guidance for the church to repent of its homophobia and instead offer gospelmotivated love and compassion.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Still Time to Care'? A: The main theme of 'Still Time to Care' is to provide guidance for churches and ministries on how to offer care rather than a cure for LGBTQ+ individuals, emphasizing compassion and understanding over conversion.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Still Time to Care' is Greg Johnson.
- Q: When was 'Still Time to Care' published? A: 'Still Time to Care' was published on December 7, 2021.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Still Time to Care' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Still Time to Care' contain? A: 'Still Time to Care' contains 304 pages.
- Q: What issues does 'Still Time to Care' address? A: 'Still Time to Care' addresses social issues related to the LGBTQ+ community, the history of the ex-gay movement, and the importance of pastoral care.
- Q: Is 'Still Time to Care' suitable for church leaders? A: 'Still Time to Care' is suitable for church leaders as it provides insights on how to approach LGBTQ+ individuals with love and compassion.
- Q: Does the book provide any personal stories or testimonies? A: 'Still Time to Care' includes original research and personal anecdotes to illustrate its points and provide real-life context.
- Q: What is the intended audience for 'Still Time to Care'? A: The intended audience for 'Still Time to Care' includes Christians, church leaders, and anyone interested in understanding LGBTQ+ issues within a faith context.
- Q: Can this book help those struggling with their sexual orientation? A: 'Still Time to Care' aims to provide guidance and support for individuals grappling with their sexual orientation by promoting a message of care and acceptance.