{"product_id":"tenderness-a-gay-christians-guide-to-unlearning-rejection-and-experiencing-gods-extravagant-love-9781646800742","title":"Tenderness: A Gay Christian's Guide to Unlearning Rejection and Experiencing God's Extravagant Love","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of a second-place award in the category gender issues, inclusion in the Church from the Catholic Media Association.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat would happen if gay Christians began to believe the truth about God--that he loves \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e people unconditionally?\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eTenderness, \u003c\/i\u003eCatholic writer and speaker Eve Tushnet says trusting God's love would be the beginning of a transformation, not only in the lives of gay Christians but also in the Body of Christ itself. She offers hope and companionship to those who have been deeply hurt by their parishes, a wound that also damaged their relationship with God. Tushnet also offers practical guidance from her own journey as a celibate lesbian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTenderness \u003c\/i\u003eexplores scripture and history to find role models for gay Christians--including Jesus, King David, Ruth, St. John, Mary, poets, mystics, penitents, leaders, and ordinary gay people who have found unexpected paths of love. The book also offers guidance on living through or recovering from the painful experiences that are all too common in gay Christian life--from familial rejection and weaponized Christianity to ambivalence and doubt. Weaving her own story with resources, prayers, and practical actions that can help gay people trust that God loves them, Tushnet renews our understandings of kinship, friendship, celibacy and unmarried life, ordered love, personal integrity, solidarity with the marginalized, obedience, surrender, sanctification, and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is primarily for gay Christians, but it also offers a window into their experiences and needs that will make it useful for anyone in pastoral care or who wants to be a better friend to the gay people they know.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTushnet, Eve:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEve Tushnet\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer, a \u003ci\u003ePatheos\u003c\/i\u003e blogger, and the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eGay and Catholic\u003c\/i\u003e. She also has written two novels, is the editor of the anthology \u003ci\u003eChrist's Body, Christ's Wounds\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e and has contributed to several books, including \u003ci\u003eSex and the Spiritual Life\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTushnet has written on the paths of love available to gay Christians for a wide range of publications, including \u003ci\u003eAmerica\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Conservative\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCommonweal\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e, and online for \u003ci\u003eAtlantic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWashington Post. \u003c\/i\u003eShe has spoken at multiple conferences for LGBT Christians. She also writes and speaks on the arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTushnet lives in Washington, DC.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50554161660178,"sku":"9781646800742","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ac290b8e-46ad-418a-86c4-3fdccb9d2836.jpg?v=1731708928","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/tenderness-a-gay-christians-guide-to-unlearning-rejection-and-experiencing-gods-extravagant-love-9781646800742","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}