Publisher's Synopsis
The Same Gender Loving (SGL) have been historically marginalized by their own families, communities, and communities of faith - shamed into suppressing their homoerotic desires and claiming "faux" deliverance, which has caused many to become oppressed, depressed, and voiceless! Many live conflicted lives, tormented by indoctrinated fears of eternal damnation, terrified of being rejected by God and family, and driven to schizophrenic nihilism (feelings of lovelessness, hopelessness, and despair). Sexual identity crisis can distort one's perception of God, stunt spiritual growth, and damage self-efficacy. Using the I-CAGN (pronounced "I-CAN") model (Identify, Confront, Acknowledge, Grieve, and Nominate), Be Reconciled offers practical steps to help spiritually conscious teenagers and adults confront their SGL identity and began the process of reconciling their sexuality and spirituality.
