Can Homosexuality Be Healed? [Paperback]

Francis MacNutt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2006

Too often, especially in the church, the subject of homosexuality causes deep misunderstanding and painful rifts. Is it really possible to believe that homosexuals did not choose that lifestyle, and yet maintain biblically that the behavior is sinful? Yes, says author Francis MacNutt, and the prayerful result leads to a new possibility: Jesus Christ can transform the homosexual's orient-ation so that he or she can actually become heterosexual.

The striking clarity and practicality of this book will guide the compassionate reader who feels intuitively (and biblically) that homosexuality is wrong but fears being labeled ignorant or "homophobic." And homosexuals who want to change will find that specific prayer brings extraordinary results.

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Is there hope and help for those who are struggling?

To someone struggling with homosexuality, churches can present a confusing message. Some insist that a repentant homosexual renounce all ties to the homosexual lifestyle and live out his or her days in celibacy. Others believe that since no one chooses to be homosexual, the only compassionate solution is complete acceptance. Neither viewpoint takes into account all aspects of the issue. Is there another option that incorporates not only the traditional position that homosexual acts are sinful but also the fundamental reality of every person's need for love and acceptance?

Over the years, Francis MacNutt has seen phenomenal results in the area of healing for homosexuals. Through prayer, those same-sex desires can be changed . . . healed. Gays or lesbians actually become heterosexual. Here Dr. MacNutt shares real-life examples, compassionate understanding of the issues and practical advice for anyone seeking freedom from homosexuality, as well as for those seeking help for gay friends or family.

Francis MacNutt, Ph.D., and his wife, Judith, are the founding directors of Christian Healing Ministries in Jacksonville, Florida. He is the best-selling author of a number of books, including Healing, which has sold nearly a million copies in the United States alone.

This book was previously published under the title Homosexuality: Can It Be Healed?

About the Author

Francis MacNutt, (Ph.D., Aquinas Institute of Theology) and his wife, Judith, are founding directors of Christian Healing Ministries in Jacksonville, Florida. He is the best-selling author of a number of books, including The Nearly Perfect Crime and Healing, which has sold nearly a million copies in the United States alone. The MacNutts have two children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Chosen Books (July 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800794095
• ISBN-13: 978-0800794095
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #700,207 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Garbage, December 10, 2010

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Mike - See all my reviews

This review is from: Can Homosexuality Be Healed? (Paperback)

This book is pure garbage. What was Francis Macnutt thinking! I have read all of his books and enjoyed them all. This one is not worth the time. I can't believe that he didn't do some real research!
I have seen him twice with his wife and all they talk about are these wonderful healings that happen, but they never share how they brought these people into wholeness.
I think he is very mislead. Go ahead, try to contact some of the groups that he has listed in the book! Go for it! Don't just take what he says as truth, because he is very mislead.
Call anyone of these places and ask them some of the following!
1.How many people are healed of homosexuality in your groups? I can tell you right now, most of them don't keep track! Isn't that amazing!
2. Ask them what kind of format they use in there meetings! Exodus said that every meeting was different there was no format! Well isn't that intersting! Don't you think you would use a format, if something was really affective?
3. Ask them to give a definition of what healing of homosexuality is. Bet you will be surprised by there answer. Most will tell you that they still struggle everyday, if they are honest, and are learning to repress it. Don't take my word for it! Ask! Make sure you really press them about it. You don't want a simple little answer!
I could go on and on!
What a disappointment this book is for anyone who is suffering, because of this.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ignore the one-star reviews--they are agenda-based., August 5, 2011

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This review is from: Can Homosexuality Be Healed? (Paperback)

Francis MacNutt is a treasure. He has a genuine heart for people, a heart for ministry, and a heart for healing. He is careful both in his handling of the Biblical data and in his handling of the clinical data, which are extensive. People who are suffereing from sexual distortions of various kinds are oppressed by the Enemy, and it's not okay to leave them that way without informing them that healing is avaliable! Similarly, it would not be compassionate to tell a cancer patient that his condition is irreversible if there is, indeed, a cure avaliable. Fr. MacNutt and other deliverance / healing counselors who work with homosexuals, often in the face of ugly threats of violence from the homosexual community, are genuine heroes, as any former homosexual who has discovered wholeness through their ministry will be quick to acknowledge.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars To answer the title in one word., April 19, 2011

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This review is from: Can Homosexuality Be Healed? (Paperback)

No.

A longer answer:
No, and do not attempt to, because you will only cause both head and heart aches for all parties involved.