Here's a (fairly critical) review of a new book by Jeff Chu on the complex relationship between gays and lesbians and various Christian churches in the U.S. An excerpt:
"Chu spent a year traveling all over the country, but it wasn’t God he
sought on his pilgrimage. He has never lost his faith. Instead he spent a
year meeting with preachers, pastors and ministers who fall all over
the map when it comes to the issue of homosexuality, despite the fact
they cite the same Bible. Some churches Chu visits are actively hostile
(the crowd at Westboro Baptist); some are passively hostile (gay and
lesbian worshipers are welcome to attend — and to tithe — so long as
they understand that they are not a part of God’s perfect creation); and
some fully embrace gay people and approve of gay sex — but only in the
context of a committed, monogamous relationship, of course."
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/14/books/review/does-jesus-really-love-me-by-jeff-chu.html?ref=review
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