Gay Conversations with God
Straight Talk on Fanatics, Fags and the God Who Loves Us All
“Gay Conversations with God is a brave, engaging and disarming book that page by page insults our sensibilities and peels away the reader’s safe, comfortable and secure personal perceptions, attitudes and limits while awaking deep insights into the core of Christ’s true gift to each of us and of His living presence in those among us... It is an uncomfortable but spiritually rewarding journey with great and demanding insights. And trust me, you will laugh out loud.” —Lisa Darden, Hope Unlimited Productions
Gay Conversations with God represents a first in gay and Christian publishing; this provocative book presents a complete reversal of thought and action, contending that God loves homosexuals without attempting to refute scripture references. The study confronts its subject with a quirky sense of humor in the spirit of the “bedtime story,” providing a rare evangelical Christian volume addressed directly to the gay community. Unorthodox in its presentation, this guide speaks the language of those who may feel abandoned, condemned, and damned while avoiding reinterpretations of scriptural passages, making the gospel accessible to a younger, free-spirited generation. Spearheading a volatile topic with candor and grace, this consideration reframes the never-ending question, "Is homosexuality a sin? "and, instead asks the gay community for a cease-fire—to forgive, love, and help put a stop to a cultural war being waged in the world.
“I would recommend [this book] to gay people who are struggling with God from the context of their gay identity. Where Langteaux is outstanding is his recurring insistence that “God hates fags” is, itself, the abomination.” — J. R. Daniel Kirk, Storied Theology
To read Kirk’s full review please go to http://bit.ly/IG5jct
From the Author
"This is a crazy book. It has taken me 8 long years to finally come to a place where I truly believe this raw and honest message of God's incredible, undeniable, unconditional love for ALL of his kids. More specifically - for me.
I also had to figure out how I would survive after being banished from the Christian television world, once this book made it too print. If it ever did, make it to print. (An A.D.D. Moment: Working in Christian TV has always been God's little joke on me. When I was 18 I told him I would NEVER work in any Christian endeavor, especially not TV. Now, after spending most of my life doing just that, I'm telling God I will NEVER win the lottery.)
After my agent received about 30 rejections from all the major publishers, I was pretty much convinced that this little book would be safely tucked up on my shelf and I could continue traveling the planet interviewing people with amazing stories.
But it turned out that God had other plans and a bold little publisher on the Northern Coast of Scotland came from out of nowhere and decided to take a very big risk in a very bad economy to put these incendiary words into print. I remain forever grateful to Thierry and the folks at Findhorn Press. And I am trusting that if God can pull this kind of thing out of a hat, he can also figure out a way for me to continue to eat!
This book is not shocking for sheer shock sake. I knew I had to speak the language of those who have been beaten and bloodied beyond belief by God's so called right hand men. Drastic times call for drastic measures and this book pulls no punches. Imagine Billy Graham meets Dr. Seuss with just a dollop of porn and you pretty much have this book.
GCWG was originally titled: God Hates Fags - and other bedtime Bible stories. However, some people smarter and more influential convinced me to change the name. But thankfully, the power and lyrical cadence of the message remains the same. I still really love the old title. But if I can reach one more reader with a saner cover, it will have been worth it in the end. And knowing it was once a collection of bedtime bible stories will make the Dr. Seuss quality make a whole lot more sense.
Oh, one last note. This book is a little like insulin. If you are a diabetic, it will save you, if you aren't it will kill you. Take only as directed - (Reader Beware!)"
“This is not a politically correct book, but often the raw truth isn’t easy to hear. James Alexander Langteaux is a television producer who worked for Christian broadcasting networks alongside several notable evangelists, including Pat Robertson. But while spreading the good news, Langteaux was leading a double life: he is a gay man who loves God. A Bible passage about Peter led Langteaux to a personal revelation: God breaks the rules to welcome outsiders in. In his own irreverently funny yet heartbreakingly honest way, Langteaux points out the rejection of the gay community in specific by the Christian fundamentalist establishment and in general by society. The emotional toll of being told that he is an abomination in the eyes of God almost broke Langteaux, but from his despair arose his own gospel of hope: God is madly and passionately in love with all of his kids — gay, straight or somewhere in between. Boldly and without apology, Gay Conversations with God welcomes all people of faith into the fold, right where they belong.” — Vicky Thompson, New Connexion Journal
James Alexander Langteaux has worked in many forms of communication and entertainment on an international basis. After receiving his master's degree in communication at Regent University, he worked as writer, producer, and director for The 700 Club for six years. His work on the NBC mini-series A Woman Named Jackie earned him an Emmy Award nomination.
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