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At 14, David Bennett came out to his parents.At 19, he encountered Jesus Christ.At that moment, his life changed forever.As a young gay man, David Bennett saw Christianity as an enemy to freedom for LGBTQI people, and his early experiences with prejudice and homophobia led him to become a gay activist. But when Jesus came into his life in a highly unexpected way, he was led down a path he never would have predicted or imagined. In A War of Loves, David recounts his dramatic story, from his early years exploring new age religions and French existentialism to his university experiences as an activist. Following supernatural encounters with God, he embarked on a journey not only of seeking to reconcile his faith and sexuality but also of discovering the higher call of Jesus Christ. A War of Loves investigates what the Bible teaches about sexuality and demonstrates the profligate, unqualified grace of God for all people. David describes the joy and intimacy he found in following Jesus Christ and how love has taken on a radically new and far richer meaning for him.
David Bennett is from Sydney, Australia and is pursuing a DPhil (PhD) in theology at the University of Oxford. A founding member of the Church of England’s Archbishops’ college of evangelists, he holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from Oxford and a master’s degree in theology from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland.
Part One: The Search1.Coming Out2.Psychics and Boyfriends3.The LGBTQI Activist4.The Gay World and Oxford Street5.University and a Love Triangle6.Worlds Clashing: Christmas ConflictsPart Two: The Encounter7.Pub Prayers8.The Film Festival9.Prophecies and Coincidences10.Torn11.Marriage and Boyfriends12.The Root of BitternessPart Three: Sense and Sexuality: Wrestling with God13.Living Under the Word: Did God Really Say?14.Law Vs. Grace15.Facing Facts16.Idolatry or Celibacy? Resurrection Power and the Body17.Romance in FrancePart Four: The New Identity18.Acceptance and Affirmation19.The Love of God: Eros and Agape20.Broken Worship: From Orphan to Son21.A Unique Sacrifice, a New Identity22.Now but Not Yet: Suffering and Glory Conclusions23.Worship: The Trinity and Image of God24.What Now for the Church? A New Way25.Intimacy and Beloved Friendship26.Mutual Understanding: The Church and the Gay Community 27.Gift and Sacrifice: Homosexuality, Salvation, and Holiness
A refreshing and powerful book. This is one of the top books I will recommend to Christians who want to know how to better love their LGBTQI friends and also to seekers---whether gay or not---who are open to considering Jesus’ invitation.