The Right to Be Christian In a Gay Rights
America (released 07.31.18) is a Christian
apologetic work that gives
Christians the tools they need to defend their faith when it comes to the issue
of homosexuality and takes the position that a Christian's non-endorsement of
the LGBTQ lifestyle is a question of faith and religion, not of
"homophobia" and bigotry. The book is not intended to castigate gays
or to inflame emotions but rather to present a convincing argument as to why
many Christians believe they cannot approve of, support, and/or participate in
the affirmation of homosexuality and why they should not be coerced into doing
so. Tolerance is one thing, but support is another, and the line between the
two has been blurred in American society causing many Christians to be unjustly accused of intolerance and discrimination.
Dodds not only presents arguments that defend the Christian faith surrounding this issue, but also discusses cases in which Christians have been fired, sued, and/or jailed for not compromising their biblical/religious beliefs regarding homosexuality.
While the main focus of most books on either side of this issue is whether or not homosexuality is right or wrong from a biblical standpoint, this book focuses primarily on the injustice of persecuting Christians who believe that the Bible says homosexuality is wrong and therefore do not support the gay lifestyle. The book presents arguments that support the position that it is reasonable, when taking into account the Scriptures that address this issue, for Christians to believe that homosexuality is immoral and that it is therefore a violation of their constitutional rights of freedom of religion and freedom of speech if forced to go against those beliefs or if persecuted for upholding them.
Dodds not only presents arguments that defend the Christian faith surrounding this issue, but also discusses cases in which Christians have been fired, sued, and/or jailed for not compromising their biblical/religious beliefs regarding homosexuality.
While the main focus of most books on either side of this issue is whether or not homosexuality is right or wrong from a biblical standpoint, this book focuses primarily on the injustice of persecuting Christians who believe that the Bible says homosexuality is wrong and therefore do not support the gay lifestyle. The book presents arguments that support the position that it is reasonable, when taking into account the Scriptures that address this issue, for Christians to believe that homosexuality is immoral and that it is therefore a violation of their constitutional rights of freedom of religion and freedom of speech if forced to go against those beliefs or if persecuted for upholding them.
The book begins with a Preface and
Introduction that includes a definition of terms and then presents the
following seven chapters:
- Chapter one: Sex is a Privilege not an Entitlement
- Chapter two: The Scriptural Arguments: a Detailed Look
- Chapter three: Popular Gay Affirming Arguments
- Chapter four: "But...I was Born this Way"
- Chapter five: The Gay Christian: An Oxymoron or a Reality?
- Chapter six: Red Herrings: The Art of Blocking and Diverting
- Chapter seven: Forced to Choose: Is it a Question of Bigotry or Persecution?
An Epilogue is provided along with an Appendix, the latter of which documents what Christians believe and why.
The Right to Be Christian In a Gay Rights America is
available for consumer order wherever books are sold including Barnes
and Noble Stores and is also available online direct from the
Distributor (Pathway Book Service) as well as at Amazon.com and
Barneandnoble.com, and other online stores. The link to purchase
directly from Amazon is provided below.
Elreta Dodds is available for speaking engagements and book signings and can be reached by email at elretadodds@yahoo.com or by phone at 313-527-0068. To find out more about Elreta Dodds and her books click onto: Elreta Dodds's Website
Elreta Dodds is available for speaking engagements and book signings and can be reached by email at elretadodds@yahoo.com or by phone at 313-527-0068. To find out more about Elreta Dodds and her books click onto: Elreta Dodds's Website
