Mark Yarhouse and also to hear him explain his research in person. In view of this ongoing issue which is relevant to us Christian academics, I recently had the opportunity to read Homosexuality and the Christian: A Guide for Parents, Pastors, and Friends by Dr. In June, comments about homosexuality made by Dan Cathy, the president of Chick-Fil-A, were made into front-page news, and stoked rallies of support and protest around the nation. In June, Alan Chambers, president of Exodus International, the largest Christian group focused on ministering to homosexuals, said he no longer considers it helpful to counsel homosexuals to try to “change” to become heterosexual. In March, Vanderbilt University began prohibiting student groups from requiring officers to sign a statement of beliefs, following a homosexual student’s complaint In May, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden endorsed same-sex marriage. This year has seen homosexuality in the news more than usual. Thank you, Tim! If you’d like to contribute a book review, please get in touch. ~ Mike The following review is by Tim, a professor at a small private college.

We’re beginning an occasional series of short book reviews, written by guest writers, on topics relevant to Christians in the academy. Homosexuality and the Christian by Mark A.

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