Gay and Catholic: Accepting My Sexuality, Finding Community, Living My Faith
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (857 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1594715424 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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Eve Tushnet lives in Washington, DC, where she was raised somewhere between atheism and Reform Judaism. She cofounded her high school's gay/straight alliance and entered the Catholic Church in 1998, during her sophomore year at Yale University. She has also addressed a group of campus ministers in the Diocese of Pittsburgh and spoken with Interfaith Voices, a syndicated public radio show. Her work has been published by the Atlantic, Weekly Standard, Commonweal, and
Gay and Catholic is the fruit of Tushnet's searching: what she learned in studying Christian history and theology and her articulation of how gay Catholics can pour their love and need for connection into friendships, community, service, and artistic creation.. Already self-identifying as a lesbian, Tushnet searched for a third way in the seeming two-option system available to gay Catholics: reject Church teaching on homosexuality or reject the truth of your sexuality. Instead of enjoying mocking what she termed the "zoo animals," she found herself engaged in intellectual conversation with them and, in a move that surprised even her, she soon converted to Catholicism. The only child of two atheist academics, Tushnet was a typical Yale undergraduate until the day she went out to poke fun at a gathering of philosophical debaters, who happened also to be Catholic. Winner of a 2015 Catholic Press Award: Gender Issues Category (First Place).In this first book from an openl
Offering Love outside Marriage and the Monastery Leah L. Saying someone has a vocation to singleness is about as helpful as an atheist, when asked about their philosophy, saying that they *don't* believe in God. What you want to know is what people *do* believe and *are* called to, not to hear their life defined as a negation of some fuller idea.Tushet, as a gay Catholic convert, quickly realized she wasn't going to wind up in a marriage or a monastery, and had to work on figuring out *how* to live a vocation not to singleness, generally, but to sacrificial love.Our. Different/New Insights and Tips for Straights J. Marts (Please note that when I say 'gay' I mean anyone with same-sex attraction, including bisexuals, just to keep it easier for me. I do not mean any offense to those with same-sex attraction who don't label themselves as gay/purely homosexual).My rating is 3/5 because as a straight person, it gave me a bit of insight on gay Catholocism, but I feel like it offers much more insight on what it means to be a child of God and one within the Catholic faith. That is, we all feel the need to love others and be loved in re. Nora said Gay, Catholic, Families and Friendships. I didn't have expectations. Eve visited our church so I read her book. This is book is full of her personal insights and experiences. She lets you know if something is her own opinion and if she feels she's not an expert on a particular situation suggests you look further or ask someone else.This book is good for anyone to read to better understand the perspective of a gay, celebate, Catholic woman.Some of this book reads like a sociology textbook; other times it reads like a memoir. It was nice to hear about
Louis Cameli, Author of Catholic Teaching on Homosexuality"Full of wry humor, practical advice, humility, and best of all, deliciously pungent word craft…. "For a firsthand look at this challenging but grace-filled path, as well as practical tips for helping same-sex attracted friends and family, read this book." --Brandon Vogt, Author of Saints and Social Justice"This book was a real grace for me, as it will no doubt be for many others trying to live as disciples of Jesus." --Peter Steinfels, Codirector of the Center on Religion and Culture, Fordham University"Eve Tushnet puts a human face on Church teaching." --Rev. Part memoir, part guidebook, and honest to the core." -- --Simcha Fisher, Author of The Sinner's Guide to Natural Family Planning