Prayer Warriors: The True Story of a Gay Son, His Fundamentalist Christian Family, and Their Battle for His Soul

by Stuart Howell Miller

When a gay man "comes out" to his fundamentalist Christian family, his father organizes a brigade of "prayer warriors"--a frightening tactic used by the extreme religious right against even the most... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555834450
• ISBN13: 9781555834456
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Alyson Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Thanks for sharing your true feelings!

Stuart... I read your book from cover to cover in less than 48 hours.. I found it very compelling and thoughtful, and especially appreciate the honesty and intellect you displayed in writing it. I think that it is a real human tragedy when people mis-use the power of prayer. Unfortunately, a day will come when these people will have to answer for that sin, too. The book was very well written, and I would highly recommend it. Definitely worth writing a sequel!

An Excellent Story Of True Healing

Bravo to Stuart Howell Miller! I just completed Mr. Miller's book and I must say it is very well written and to the point. As an openly gay man and a recovering fundamentalist "Christian" who has since found what the true Peace of God means in my life, I am amazed at his honesty and sincerity as he relates how his family chose to react to the news of his homosexuality. As good as their intentions may be , we must remember that "the road to hell is paved with good intentions". I recommend this book to anyone who needs to learn that the only true healing there is begins within. We can no longer afford to point the finger and say "you caused me this misory". We can only make ourselves miserable. Stuart seems to have learned this lesson. I pray that his family will follow suit. Thank you Stuart for the valuable lesson in forgiveness and many blessings to you and your family. You now have a new "prayer (peaceful) warrior".

A MuSt ReAd !!!!

Prayer Warriors is heart-breaking. It is an amazing book about a one man's struggle to overcome the effects of his family's abuse of God and their lack of compassion when he comes out as a gay man. This book illistrates that sometimes Christianity is used as a weapon of hate and not love.

prayer as a weapon

As a Christian I know the power of prayer. After reading Prayer Warriors I now know another side of that power. We've seen prayer as healing, now we can see prayer as harming. Why? Because Stuart Miller's parents went beyond praying for their son, they used prayer to condemn their son, to attack who he was. As a Christian I was disgusted and disturbed by the treatment Stuart received from his parents. A faith based around love, grace, and focused on Jesus Christ shouldn't treat a son this way. On the other side, As a gay man I was sadened by this story. One would hope that nothing could tear apart the bond between a child and his parents. Is it any wonder so many people stay in the closet? I'm greatful that Stuart Miller took the time to tell his story. Your friends may leave you, your relatives may leave you, your prarents may disown you or attack you with prayer, but God still loves us all. While I may not agree with Stuart Miller on some theological issues, I do agree with the bottom line, that gay or straight, we all truly can come to God, just as we are.