{"product_id":"9781926645780","title":"Homosexuality And Following Jesus","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJESUS' PRAYER WAS \"THAT ALL MAY BE ONE\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this clear, concise, and compelling book, Paul Flaman addresses ways in which we can contribute to fulfilling this foundational prayer of the Christian life when it comes to the issue of homosexuality — an issue that has caused much division in countries, churches, and families around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlaman argues that Jesus' example and teaching help us to focus on what is most important, including his call for us to: treat others the way we would like to be treated; respond to the real needs of others in loving others as he loves us; live according to the truth; take up our cross to find fullness of life; avoid sexual immorality; and forgive and be reconciled and healed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“... As someone who has lived with same-sex attraction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e... \u003ci\u003eI found\u003c\/i\u003e Homosexuality and Following Jesus \u003ci\u003eto be\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea very encouraging and thought-provoking work ...”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—ANONYMOUS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“... \u003ci\u003ehighly recommended for Christians and non-Christians alike\u003c\/i\u003e.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—EUGENE RATSOY, Professor Emeritus of Education, University of Alberta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“... \u003ci\u003ehelps us move beyond an often sterile debate \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efull of well-worn arguments ...”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—REV. SEAN LARKIN, Anglican Bishop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“... \u003ci\u003euniquely explores how our approach to individuals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith same-sex attraction must reflect the \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eteachings and the love of Christ.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—REV. PAUL CHECK, Executive Director, Courage International\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Flaman\u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor of Christian theology, St. Joseph's College, University of Alberta. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eGenetic Engineering\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003eChristian Values and Catholic Teaching\u003c\/i\u003e (Paulist Press).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BPS Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47053875478768,"sku":"9781926645780","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781926645780_p0.jpg?v=1763635722","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781926645780","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}