Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (720 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B071F33ZTV |
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| Number of Pages | : | 537 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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He then implored his fellow Catholics - and people everywhere - to "stand not only with the people of Orlando but also with their LGBT brothers and sisters." A powerful call for tolerance, acceptance, and support - and a reminder of Jesus' message for us to love one another - Father Martin's post went viral and was viewed more than 1.6 million times. Martin uses the image of a two-way bridge to enable LGBT Catholics and the church to come together in a call to end the "us" versus "them" mentality. Now Martin expands on his reflections in this moving and inspiring book, offering a powerful, loving, and much-needed voice in a time marked by anger, prejudice, and divisiveness. On the day after the Orlando nightclub shooting, James Martin SJ posted a video on Facebook in which he called for solidarity with our LGBT brothers and sisters. The New York Times best-selling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Jesus:
"Short Yet Perfect" according to J. Marts. The worst thing about this book is that it's too short.Ever since I heard first about this book, I have wanted to read it, and talk to Father James Martin as well. This was especially true after I learned that he had a lot of family members of LGBT persons come to him after reading it.In his introduction, he mentions . "A great guide to dialogue between any group!" according to J. Carpenter. WOW! An amazing read from one of my favorite Jesuits. I recommend this book beyond the LGBT community and beyond the Catholic community, but to anyone that is tired or people being under minding, rude or indignant to each other! A great lesson on mutual respect, compassion, and sensitivity. It is a welcome breath of f. a fan of Father Martin since I read his wonderful book, “My Life with the Saints” many years C. G. Finding Common Ground through ScriptureI have been a fan of Father Martin since I read his wonderful book, “My Life with the Saints” many years ago and I have been a fan of the Jesuits for decades. My father, the son of illiterate immigrants, was the first person in his family to ever attend college due to