Gay New York brilliantly shatters the myth that before the 1960s gay life existed only in the closet; where gay men were isolated; invisible; and self-hating. Based on years of research and access to a rich trove of diaries; legal records; and other unpublished documents; this book is a fascinating portrait of a gay world that is not supposed to have existed.
#750692 in Books Randall Balmer 2007-09-25 2007-09-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .63 x 5.50l; .53 #File Name: 0465005209288 pagesThy Kingdom Come How the Religious Right Distorts the Faith and Threatens America
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a well written book by an author who ...By Lawn GnomeThis is a well written book by an author who considers himself an Evangelical by family upbringing; his religious training; and formal education. He is bold enough to question the gap between the dogma dispensed by the leaders of the religious right wing leaders of the Evangelic Movement and teachings of Jesus found in the Bible. He identifies the sources of many of these differences. He demonstrates the "selective " use of inerrant Biblical interpretation. He calls for a life of following Jesus as opposed to a life of following religious / political leaders.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. You want the truth? Think you can handle the truth?By tsovilShould be required reading in every college everywhere in the country. The TRUTH. Hard to take sometimes. So you think the Roe v. Wade case created the Religious Right? Think again. This will explain what really happened and give you the background on reaction to Roe v. Wade. Not the story you'll get today. Many great chapters to open your eyes. Read it!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Breath of Fresh AirBy HotNanaFor several years now; my husband and I have felt alone and out of sync with our evangelical brothers and sisters. Randall Balmer has given voice to our feelings and frustrations. I can now take comfort in the hope that others like us are out there-concerned with Jesus's concern for the poor and not the Pharisees. May our tribe increase!
