This thoughtful, practical guide shows readers a way through the minefield of condemnation and persecution faced by gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Christians and helps foster a faith that is bulletproof—impervious to attacks, yet loving and savvy in its approach. Bulletproof Faith is filled with useful insights and proven spiritual practices that deflect attacks and enhance and strengthen faith by turning attacks into opportunities for spiritual growth.
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Chellew-Hodge, a former journalist, is a UCC pastor who runs the online magazine Whosoever.org. Her experiences as a gay Christian searching for how to live with integrity while contending with sometimes hateful opposition inform this book. The spiritual survival tips that conclude each chapter serve not only as summaries but also as direct points of advice for GLBT persons coping with inevitable conflict. She also includes brief meditation exercises. Chellew-Hodge offers a realistic voice of experience filled with compassion and love—not just for her intended audience but also for their attackers. Although some may find her impulse to forgive premature, Chellew-Hodge does not naïvely excuse much less accept the abusive language and behavior of antigay Christians. This is not a book explaining relevant Bible passages and their interpretations, though Chellew-Hodge advocates biblical literacy beyond literalism. Instead, it is a confident, sensible approach to handling the opposition and self-doubt that can undermine a GLBT person's sense of worth and belonging as a Christian. (Oct.)
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Chellew-Hodge, a former journalist, is a UCC pastor who runs the online magazine Whosoever.org. Her experiences as a gay Christian searching for how to live with integrity while contending with sometimes hateful opposition inform this book. The “spiritual survival tips” that conclude each chapter serve not only as summaries but also as direct points of advice for GLBT persons coping with inevitable conflict. She also includes brief meditation exercises. Chellew-Hodge offers a realistic voice of experience filled with compassion and love—not just for her intended audience but also for their attackers. Although some may find her impulse to forgive premature, Chellew-Hodge does not naïvely excuse much less accept the abusive language and behavior of antigay Christians. This is not a book explaining relevant Bible passages and their interpretations, though Chellew-Hodge advocates biblical literacy beyond literalism. Instead, it is a confident, sensible approach to handling the opposition and self-doubt that can undermine a GLBT person's sense of worth and belonging as a Christian. (Oct.) (Publishers Weekly, August 11, 2008)
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Prior to reading this book I was a discouraged gay Christian. As much as I wanted to believe God loved me, I always felt ashamed and guilty about being gay. When I saw this book I had to read to read it and I was not disappointed. I can honestly say this book has changed my life and I am forever grateful for it. I feel empowered, positive and renewed in my faith. Should be required reading for all gay (and straight) Christians!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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When I purchased this book, I did so thinking that I would give it a perfunctory read and then pass it along to one of my GLBT friends. I soon found much of my own story in Chellew-Hodge's words. Bulletproof Faith is an invaluable resource, not just for gay and lesbian Christians, but any person of faith who has struggled to make peace with The Divine and the world around them. Be Bulletproof.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Tough and tender, experienced and insightful, Bulletproof Faith is a manual LGBTQ people of faith will read to nourish their own faith while meeting the challenges of those so caught up in their own hurt and pain but using religion and religious arguments to stay stuck rather than face the real issues in their own lives. Rev. Chellew-Hodge walks believers through the steps that can prepare them to stop trying to win arguments with those who object to LGBTQ people and begin to experience every encounter as a chance to personally grow. (Winning isn't a virtue. We must sometimes "lose" to show that we really believe.) Though subtitled a "survival guide," I'd say it's really a guide to thriving in the midst of people who would rather see LGBTQ people anything but proud and healthy.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book served a positive purpose = )
I have a friend who is battling cancer and felt God might be punishing her because she is gay. My sister's church had used the book and the study guides to examine the fact that... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sharlotte L. Baughman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book
I felt she covered the topic very well indeed. If you want some answers on how to be Christian and gay, and what to say to those who say you cannot, I can recommend this book.
Published 5 months ago by Marie L. Bruemmer
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not the right kind of faith?
No matter how "Bulletproof" one thinks his faith is, it's not beyond condemnation by God if that faith is teaching just the opposite of what God (the Word) teaches. Read more
Published 9 months ago by penname
5.0 out of 5 stars
Insightful
Anyone who deals with these issues should read this book! It is understandable, filled with real world practicality, and composed from a place of love. Read more
Published 11 months ago by JR
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice, but no depth. Maybe 3.5 stars?
"Bulletproof Faith" works best if one approaches it as a surface self-help book. As a tool for being a Christian who is less tuned in to those who attack you (for whatever reason)... Read more
Published 13 months ago by B. Wilfong
5.0 out of 5 stars
Reassuring, inspiring, practical
As a (straight) Christian mom of a gay Christian son, this book spoke directly to the issues I face in dealing with rigid, rejecting folks in my own faith community. Read more
Published 17 months ago by doctormom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bulletproof
This book can easily help save the lost GLBT person. While homosexual people need to understand and defend themselves against the 7-8 verses that supposedly condemn them, this... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Eric
3.0 out of 5 stars
A different approach, hurrah, but no real solutions
I was initially attracted to this book after seeing a review in the HuffPo ("why homosexuals should never argue scripture"). Read more
Published on January 31, 2011 by Tommeltj
5.0 out of 5 stars
Uplifting
a must read for anyone struggling with being gay and a Christian. Candace has really exceeded my expectations of this book. Read more
Published on July 3, 2010 by Omary
5.0 out of 5 stars
So helpful for Gay Christians
The best thing about this book is that it goes beyond the arguments and the clobber scriptures and arms the reader with ways to become and remain "bulletproof" in his/her faith. Read more
Published on December 6, 2009 by LB
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