Bulletproof Faith

by Candace Chellew-Hodge

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470279281
• ISBN13: 9780470279281
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Uplifting

a must read for anyone struggling with being gay and a Christian. Candace has really exceeded my expectations of this book. Very practical and yet a lot of faith working through love. Thank you Candace.

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. It gives exercises for practice, like meditation, that have been very helpful as I put them into use. Additionally, there is a bookgroup guide on the author's website so the book can be discussed with others. Highly recommend!

Tough, tender, spiritual, practical

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.

Life-changing

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!

A practical and insightful guide for all people of faith

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.