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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2014 · 1H 19M

Gays, the Gospel and the Church - Justin Lee & Ed Shaw - Unbelievable?

from Unbelievable? · host Justin Brierley

Justin Lee is a gay Christian. In his book Unconditional he describes his struggle to reconcile his sexuality with his evangelical faith and how he believes the church should respond to LGBT people. Ed Shaw is a church leader who is also same-sex attracted. Unlike Lee he believes that celibacy is the only biblical option for those who are gay. They discuss their experiences growing up, how the Church treats gay people, the biblical issues and their view of celibacy. This programme is brought to you in partnership with www.christianheritage.co.uk For 'Unconditional' (Torn) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Unconditional-Rescuing-Gospel-Christians-Debate/dp/1444745417 For Living Out http://www.livingout.org For the interview with Ed, Sean & Sam in Christianity Magazine http://bit.ly/18C47dj For more faith debates visit www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 podcast of Unbelievable? http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 27th July 2013 - A Different Kind Of Coming Out - Ed Shaw, Sean Doherty & Sam Allberry Unbelievable? 19th January 2013 - Steve Chalke on his new gay affirming stance

Justin Lee is a gay Christian. In his book Unconditional he describes his struggle to reconcile his sexuality with his evangelical faith and how he believes the church should respond to LGBT people. Ed Shaw is a church leader who is also same-sex attracted. Unlike Lee he believes that celibacy is the only biblical option for those who are gay. They discuss their experiences growing up, how the Church treats gay people, the biblical issues and their view of celibacy. This programme is brought to you in partnership with www.christianheritage.co.uk For 'Unconditional' (Torn) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Unconditional-Rescuing-Gospel-Christians-Debate/dp/1444745417 For Living Out http://www.livingout.org For the interview with Ed, Sean & Sam in Christianity Magazine http://bit.ly/18C47dj For more faith debates visit www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 podcast of Unbelievable? http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 27th July 2013 - A Different Kind Of Coming Out - Ed Shaw, Sean Doherty & Sam Allberry Unbelievable? 19th January 2013 - Steve Chalke on his new gay affirming stance

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