Publisher's Synopsis
The gay debate is one of the most controversial issues facing the church today, as support is increasing for committed same-sex partnerships to given the same moral and legal weight as heterosexual marriage. At the other end of the spectrum are those who still react to gay people with revulsion and prejudice. In response to these two polarised attitudes, John Stott has revised updated Chapter Sixteen, on homosexuality, from his seminal work Issues Facing Christians Today (due for publication in April 1999) to produce this sensitive and well-timed book. Dr Stott examines the five main arguments in favour of same sex partnerships and responds to them in turn from a clear biblical viewpoint. With his usual lucidity he challenges both unthinking prejudice and a careless attitude towards Scripture, but also calls for greater faith, hope and love in relation to homosexual people, as well as a clearer grasp of biblical principles.
