What makes it so effective is how relatable Justin’s story is. May we receive it with the same courage and faith with which it was delivered.' Justin has given us a precious gift with this story. Here’s what I wrote for the back cover: “This is the most important book I've read in years, and it will be the first I recommend to anyone interested in bridging the divide between the LGBT community and the church. With humor, vulnerability, and an accessibility that both disarms and delights, Lee recalls the events-his coming out to his parents, his experiences with the 'ex-gay' movement, and his in-depth study of the Bible-that led him, eventually, to self-acceptance. But he harbored a secret: He also knew that he was gay. Nicknamed 'God Boy' by his peers, Justin knew that he was called to a life in the evangelical Christian ministry. I had the privilege of receiving an advance review copy of Torn, in which Justin shares his story. The minute I finished, I turned to Dan, tears streaming down my face, and said, “This one is a game-changer.” (Justin participated in one of our most popular 'Ask A…' interviews, ' Ask a Gay Christian.') It’s the only book about homosexuality and the Church that I feel comfortable recommending to everyone-from my gay friends to my parents. This is the power of Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-vs.-Christians Debate by Justin Lee, which officially releases today. Then, I loaned it to my parents, and they read it and loved it.Īnd the book hadn’t even been released yet! Then, I loaned it to Dan, and he read it and loved it.

Torn by justin lee