This week in The New York Times Book Review, Dan Savage reviews “Does Jesus Really Love Me A Gay Christian’s Pilgrimage in Search of God in America†by Jeff Chu. Mr. Savage writes:
Chu spent a year traveling all over the country, but it wasn’t God he sought on his pilgrimage. He has never lost his faith. Instead he spent a year meeting with preachers, pastors and ministers who fall all over the map when it comes to the issue of homosexuality, despite the fact they cite the same Bible. Some churches Chu visits are actively hostile (the crowd at Westboro Baptist); some are passively hostile (gay and lesbian worshipers are welcome to attend â€" and to tithe â€" so long as they understand that they are not a part of God’s perfect creation); and some fully embrace gay people and approve of gay sex â€" but only in the context of a committed, monogamous relationship, of course.
This week, Sam Tanenhaus hosts his last installment of the Book Review Podcast. There will be champagne.
Guests include Pamela Paul, his successor as editor of the Book Review and host of the podcast, and past contributors.
