The Case for Acceptance: An Open Letter to Humanity presents the rationale behind Robin Reardon's second novel, Thinking Straight, which is about a gay teen whose parents send him to a summer camp designed to straighten him out. The novel is positive and inclusive, respecting religious belief while taking a step toward creating a safe place for people of different sexual orientations and identities within the religion called Christianity.
The Case for Acceptance demonstrates a process by which assumptions about sexual orientation can be examined in light of science and reason, and it presents a strategic approach to scripture that leaves it in tact while bringing it into contemporary life. The essay tackles the assumptions - secular and sacred - held by people who disagree with Reardon's motto: The only thing wrong with being gay is how some people treat you when they find out.
Although some references are included, the tone of this essay is not academic, and the writing style is conversational and accessible. The intent is to engender understanding and acceptance.
Genre: Romance
The Case for Acceptance demonstrates a process by which assumptions about sexual orientation can be examined in light of science and reason, and it presents a strategic approach to scripture that leaves it in tact while bringing it into contemporary life. The essay tackles the assumptions - secular and sacred - held by people who disagree with Reardon's motto: The only thing wrong with being gay is how some people treat you when they find out.
Although some references are included, the tone of this essay is not academic, and the writing style is conversational and accessible. The intent is to engender understanding and acceptance.
Genre: Romance
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