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Gay and Catholic: Accepting My Sexuality, Finding Community, Living My Faith

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Book Synopsis: Winner of a 2015 Catholic Press Award: Gender Issues Category (First Place). In this first book from an openly lesbian and celibate Catholic, widely published writer and blogger Eve Tushnet recounts her spiritual and intellectual journey from liberal atheism to faithful Catholicism and shows how gay Catholics can love and be loved while adhering to Church teaching. Eve Tushnet was among the unlikeliest of converts. The only child of two atheist academics, Tushnet was a typical Yale undergraduate until the day she went out to poke fun at a gathering of philosophical debaters, who happened also to be Catholic. Instead of enjoying mocking what she termed the “zoo animals,” she found herself engaged in intellectual conversation with them and, in a move that surprised even her, she soon converted to Catholicism. Already self-identifying as a lesbian, Tushnet searched for a third way in the seeming two-option system available to gay Catholics: reject Church teaching on homosexuality or reject the truth of your sexuality. Gay and Catholic: Accepting My Sexuality, Finding Community, Living My Faith is the fruit of Tushnet’s searching: what she learned in studying Christian history and theology and her articulation of how gay Catholics can pour their love and need for connection into friendships, community, service, and artistic creation.

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Looking for a powerful, thought-provoking read that challenges conventional beliefs and inspires introspection? Look no further than Gay and Catholic: Accepting My Sexuality, Finding Community, Living My Faith. Winner of the prestigious 2015 Catholic Press Award in the Gender Issues Category, this groundbreaking book by Eve Tushnet offers a unique perspective on the intersection of sexuality, faith, and identity.

Eve Tushnet's compelling journey from liberal atheism to devoted Catholicism is sure to captivate readers from all walks of life. Her honest narrative sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of being a gay Catholic, offering a fresh take on how one can reconcile personal beliefs with Church teachings. Through her experiences, Tushnet demonstrates that it is possible to love and be loved while staying true to your faith.

Discover the transformative power of spirituality and community in Gay and Catholic. Tushnet's exploration of personal growth, self-acceptance, and connection through friendship, service, and artistry will resonate with anyone seeking a deeper understanding of their place in the world. Join the conversation and embrace a narrative that challenges boundaries and fosters acceptance.

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