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Marcus Green makes three startlingly honest confessions. His first, that he is an Anglican; his second, that he is an evangelical; and finally, his third, that he is gay. It is these uncompromising... Read more
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Description: The Possibility of Difference
Marcus Green makes three startlingly honest confessions. His first, that he is an Anglican; his second, that he is an evangelical; and finally, his third, that he is gay. It is these uncompromising and at times conflicting standpoints that make the basis for this compelling, compassionate, perhaps controversial but absolutely crucial book on attitudes towards homosexuality in the Christian faith.
Rational yet fiercely passionate, Marcus starts by tackling some of the Scriptures that have been used to condemn gay people. He then looks beyond these texts to the bigger biblical story, taking the reader on a journey that reveals the Bible as a place of radical inclusion and love. Finally, addressing the conservative contemporary orthodoxy often expected of the Christian community, Marcus explores the alienation and division that the 'party line' has on Christians both gay and straight, and offers an alternative vision of hope.
Through every page, Marcus Green challenges us to embrace 'the rather glorious possibilities of difference', and thus to 'become the fully equal children of God'.
Marcus Green is an evangelical, Anglican priest who has recently written this excellent book exploring the Church's attitude to homosexuality and its why's and wherefore's. It builds not only upon his own personal experience as a gay man, but also upon his personal journey in Christian faith and practice to provide a deep, thoughtful and above all compassionate exegetical exploration of relevant Scripture from both the Old and New Testaments.
My growth group have been studying this book for a while now - and have been hugely appreciative of its instructive insights. Although not all of our number are gay (e.g. I am not, but I do have gay relatives and friends - and I am very aware of the pain that this issue has caused and continues to cause), we have all been generally struck by the generous, considered perspective that Marcus presents throughout, as well as by how well written this is.
Perhaps most surprising of all, the last chapter is very different in character from the ones preceding it. It is, quite simply, sublime in its writing, and is powerfully, immensely moving. I don't mind saying that I sobbed - at least twice!
This book is, quite simply, a gift. Thank you, Marcus, for your insight, your compassion and your wonderful, flowing prose!
