Book Review

Title: The Truth About Homosexuality, The Cry of the Faithful (TH)
Author: Fr. John Harvey

Review:

I reccomend TH to those in Miles Caritas who want to learn more about homosexuality and what the church teaches. Fr. Harvery, founder of Courage, gives an overview of church teaching. The teaching of the church is somewhat predictable and basic, but he also goes into different moral law arguments, which I found to be intereseting.

I reccomend TH to those in Miles Caritas who want to learn more about the roots causes and implications of HS. The book also covers a brief histroy and analysis of the gay rights movement and the histroy of same sex marriage.

Mostly though, this book offers a pastoral insight in working with those who struggle with this. The "pastoral perspective" is why I purchased the book to begin with. It has awesome insights, suggestions and personal stories of growth, recovery and healing.

The book is a solid overview of both secular and chrisitian professionals (pyschologists, mental health professionals, spiritual directors, therapists, doctors etc.) and their major studies/contributions and arguments. The book summarizies the "main players" in both secular and christian cirlces.

This book provided me with a great understanding of different issues. It also provides clear and accessible resources in each area, in case one decideds to research certain aspects further.

I am especially grateful towards Fr. Harvey, a great priest and a loving person who dedicates such time and energy to understanding all of God's people. He is faithful to Church teaching and compassionate in his pastoral work. God bless him.

Mile Rambo