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How I Reclaimed My Sexual Reality and Found Peace [Paperback]
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Author
Daniel Mattson
Book Format
Paperback
Publisher
Ignatius Press
Published
April 2017
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Daniel Mattson once believed he was gay. Raised in a Christian family, and aware of attractions to other boys at age six, Mattson's life was marked by constant turmoil between his faith in God and his sexual attractions. Finding the conflict between his sexual desires and the teachings of his church too great, he assumed he was gay, turned his back on God, and began a relationship with another man. Yet freedom and happiness remained elusive until he discovered Christ and his true identity.
In this frank memoir, Mattson chronicles his journey to and from a gay identity, finding peace in his true identity, as a man, made in the image and likeness of God. Part autobiography, part philosophy of life, and part a practical guide in living chastely, the book draws lessons from Mattson's search for inner freedom and integrity, sharing wisdom from his failures and successes. His lifelong search for happiness and peace comes full circle in his realization that, above all else, what is true about him is that he is a beloved son of God, loved into existence by God, created for happiness in this life and the next. Mattson's book is for anyone who has ever wondered who he is, why he is here, and, in the face of suffering, where to find joy, happiness, and the peace that surpasses all understanding.
Author
Daniel Mattson
Book Format
Paperback
Publisher
Ignatius Press
Published
April 2017
Weight
377g
Dimensions
13.3 x 20.4 x 2.6 cm
ISBN
9781621640721
ISBN-10
1621640728
Eden Code
4525559
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Author/Creator: Daniel Mattson
ISBN: 9781621640721
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Release Date: April 2017
Weight: 377g
Dimensions: 13.3 x 20.4 x 2.6 cm
Eden Code: 4525559
6 years ago
It is a shame that no one told him that he was made in the image and likeness of God, whether he is gay or not, whether he is celebate or not. He didn't have to earn his image by denying part of himself. It might have saved him years of pain and guilt and thinking he was broken and disordered and less-than.
He means well, but he trains the reader to talk down to LGBT+ people while thinking they're being charitable. I foresee this book doing grave harm, especially among those who wish to do good but don't know many queer persons well.
It is sad that some Christians can go into prisions and meet murderes and thieves and see that persons humanity and see God's likeness and image in them and show them love - but can't do the same to an LGBT+ person, whether celibate or not, they still see and treat people as other, as less-than. This is bigotry not biblical. It felt like every other page, people who were not completely straight were just thrown under the bus or otherwise insulted. Love, your doing it wrong.
"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law? Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'
All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." (Matthew 22:36-40)
Human sexuality is a beautiful gift from God, inherent in each of us. If one is in a loving, committed relationship, engaging in human sexuality is the ultimate expression of that loving relationship.
The problem is that whenever some people hears/talks about LOVE between same-sex couples, all they can see, think of, talk about is the SEX part of the relationship, ONE facet in ANY loving, committed relationship.
After hunger and thirst, sex is the strongest drive in humans. To deny one's sexual drive is physically and emotionally damaging. Some people have the 'gift of celibacy' or are called to be celibate - but forcing it on someone for life will cause damage. Taking away all hope of a having a significant other, a partner, a family is cruel. Condeming someone to a life of loneliness is unjust.
What I'm trying to get across is the fact that it does NOT matter WHO we love; it does NOT matter HOW we love; the ONLY thing that matters is THAT we love.
"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." (1 John 4:8)
This book, while better than some, still teaches hatred and self-loathing and a such will cause harm to the LGBT+ community who are taught to loath themselves and cause harm to the Christian community who are taught to hate others. Love, you are doing it wrong.
Vicky Brett
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