A war of loves : the unexpected story of a gay activist discovering Jesus

At 14, David Bennett came out to his parents. At 19, he encountered Jesus Christ. At that moment, his life changed forever. As a young gay man, David Bennett saw Christianity as an enemy to freedom for LGBTQI people, and his early experiences with prejudice and homophobia led him to become a gay activist. But when Jesus came into his life in a highly unexpected way, he was led down a path he never would have predicted or imagined. In A War of Loves, David recounts his dramatic story, from his early years exploring new age religions and French existentialism to his university experiences as an activist. Following supernatural encounters with God, he embarked on a journey not only of seeking to reconcile his faith and sexuality but also of discovering the higher call of Jesus Christ. A War of Loves investigates what the Bible teaches about sexuality and demonstrates the profligate, unqualified grace of God for all people. David describes the joy and intimacy he found in following Jesus Christ and how love has taken on a radically new and far richer meaning for him. As A Young Gay Man, David Bennett Saw Christianity As An Enemy To Freedom For Lgbtqi People, And His Early Experiences With Prejudice And Homophobia Led Him To Become A Gay Activist. But When Jesus Came Into His Life In A Highly Unexpected Way, He Was Led Down A Path He Never Would Have Predicted Or Imagined. A War Of Loves Investigates What The Bible Teaches About Sexuality And Demonstrates The Profligate, Unqualified Grace Of God For All People. David Describes The Joy And Intimacy He Found In Following Jesus Christ And How Love Has Taken On A Radically New And Far Richer Meaning For Him. Coming Out -- Quest For Spirituality -- The French Exchange -- Boyfriends And Psychics -- The Gay World -- University And The Love Triangle -- Christmas Conflicts -- Experiencing The Love Of God -- The Film Festival -- Providence And Prophecies -- The Unrelenting Presence Of Jesus -- The Root Of Bitterness -- The Gospel Of Grace -- Living Under God's Word -- Marriage And The Church -- Facing Facts In France -- God's Greater Romance -- Romance In France -- Understanding Love And Celibacy -- Bible College And Moving To Oxford -- Drawing The Line: Acceptance Versus Affirmation -- Beloved Friendship -- Living Out Now -- Celibate, Gay, Christian: A Third Way -- Speaking Truth In Love -- Sacrifice Regained: Salvation And Holiness. David Bennett ; Foreword By N.t. Wright. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 269-272).