“Love Is An Orientation: Elevating The Conversation With The Gay Community”
Andrew Marin
Intervarsity Press, 2009, 184 Pages

At A Glance: “Love Is An Orientation” offers a non-affirming exploration of the relationship between Christianity and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, focusing on understanding and reconciling these identities through a gospel-centered perspective.

Overview: “Love Is An Orientation” by Andrew Marin is an attempt to bridge the gap between Christianity and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Inspired by his own transformative experience when his best friends came out, Marin delved into understanding this intersection by relocating to Boystown, a predominantly 2SLGBTQIA+ neighborhood in Chicago. His book shifts the discourse from genetics to the gospel, tackling crucial questions about the coexistence of faith and 2SLGBTQIA+ identities.

Marin’s work attempts to change the conversations about sexuality and spirituality, aiming to build bridges between the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the Christian faith, ultimately linking back to the teachings of Jesus Christ.

NOTE: This book is not explicitly affirming. It is included because many queer folks have used it as a form of “harm reduction” with their very conservative family, friends, and/or churches.

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