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Resources & Links
The books listed
below represent a variety of perspectives connected with the topic of
homosexuality. We encourage people to read widely and to be as informed
as possible when forming their own perspectives and in their
interactions with others.
The books identified may contain helpful insights
to better understand the complex process of integrating faith and sexual
identity. For those books that focus on an individual's personal
journey, we would encourage readers to discern which insights are useful
and helpful and to recognize that some insights may not apply in all
situations. We would also caution against projecting any theory or
experience as a blanket answer to unique and individual journeys. In
particular, New
Direction's understanding of the question of causation is that many
different factors may have played a predisposing role in the experience
of same-gender attraction; and that these different factors affect
different people to different degrees. Some of the books presented
below may represent a different approach to issues of causation.
Books:
Online resources:
Bridging Resources:
www.love-is-an-orientation.blogspot.com
www.startingdialogue.blogspot.com
www.twoworldcollision.blogspot.com
Conservative Perspective:
www.sexualidentityinstitute.org
www.moremusingson.blogspot.com
www.disputedmutability.wordpress.com
Gay Affirming Perspective:
Support from others who understand what you are going through
This section addresses various types of support for the Christian person who experiences same-gender attraction or for friends and family of those who experience same-gender attraction.You can get support from those who understand what you are going through by attending a support group in person or by participating in an online forum. This kind of support offers the opportunity to speak freely in a safe and confidential place and to be encouraged by hearing how others are dealing with their struggles. The following resources may provide this kind of support for you:
If you are experiencing same gender attraction, at some point you may be ready to explore a variety of issues which may have influenced your sexual identity. This can be difficult to do, and we encourage you to have good personal support in place as you begin.
Living Hope Forums: These online discussion groups are include men's group, women's group, youth (age 26 and under), and friends & family seeking to experience mastery in their same-sex attraction and behaviour.
Click here for the registration page: livehope.org.For youth who aren't Christians: www.freetobeme.com offers resources for those who have questions about their experiences with same-sex attraction.
If you are in conflict over your same-sex attractions, you may want to investigate one of these organizations:
Exodus is an inter-denominational network of Christian ministries that work with men and women who do not want to engage in homosexual behaviour.
Worldwide website: exodusglobalalliance.org.
In North America: Exodus North AmericaCourage provides spiritual support for men and women choosing to live chaste lives in accordance with the teachings of the Roman Catholic church instead of acting on their same-sex attractions.
Website and information about their online discussion groups: www.couragerc.net.
As well as English, some Spanish, French, Russion and Slovenian materials are available.Desert Stream has numerous groups that focus on inner healing for those who struggle with sexual and relational brokenness. Living Waters, Cross Currents and the River are three of their programs offered in various cities and by various churches or organizations.
Website (find a local group): desertstream.org. Living Waters Canada
- Gay Christian Network provides an online point of connection for gay Christians from a variety of perspectives. "Side A" would hold an affirming perspective. "Side B" would hold a conservative perspective. GCN welcomes all through a variety of forums and topic threads. www.gaychristian.net