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A BETTER STORY PB

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  • ISBN 9781783594467
  • Author HARRISON GLYNN
  • Pub Date 19/01/2017
Publisher IVP BOOKS UK
The 1960s heralded a sexual revolution, transforming society’s vision for sex and relationships. With an appealing narrative of freedom and authenticity, the revolution won the hearts and minds of many.......
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The 1960s heralded a sexual revolution, transforming society’s vision for sex and relationships. With an appealing narrative of freedom and authenticity, the revolution won the hearts and minds of many. The church’s leaders and faltering apologists seem overwhelmed.

And biblical Christians tend to react defensively rather than offering a compelling vision of their own. Many young Christians are questioning whether the gospel really is good news in this area

But what if …
- We faced up honestly to our sub-Christian culture of shame?
- Re-imagined what it means to made sexual in the image of God?
- Remembered that we flourish when we live in harmony with God s design?
- And left behind the broken promises of the sexual revolution to tell a better story of our own?

'A Better Story' has been endorsed and recommended by a range of leaders and teachers:

'Who knows, if the church takes up this challenge, we could change the world' – Lis Goddard

'Warm, persuasive and engaging. Clear, incisive and wise. We really need this book!' – Julian Hardyman

'Calls us … to understand and contribute to culture and human flourishing in the light of our rapidly changing world' – Amy Orr-Ewing

'Tells a beautiful story… I cannot recommend this book highly enough' – Michael Ots

'A superb model' – Vaughan Roberts

'A wonderful book' – Bishop Keith Sinclair

'Combines deep thinking with warm empathy' – Pablo Martinez

Glynn Harrison was previously Professor and Head of Psychiatry at the University of Bristol in the UK, where he was a practicing consultant psychiatrist and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry. He preaches locally and speaks widely on issues of faith and psychology, neuroscience and psychiatry. He is married to Louise.

Visit www.glynnharrison.com. 'A Better Story' is Glynn’s second book – you may also enjoy 'The Big Ego Trip.'

Book review by GLO General Director, Dr. Stephen McQuoid 09/03/2017 Glynn Harrison is an author whose lectures and talks I have greatly appreciated. Glynn who was formerly the Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Bristol is ideally placed to write this book. He attempts to counter what he describes as the culture of shame that has surrounded the way in which Christians deal with the subject of sex. He takes a frank and penetrating look at the sexual revolution which took place mid-way through the last century and suggests that the revolution promised much but actually delivered little. Indeed, he suggests that culture is more confused and less certain about sex than before, that we are actually having less sex than previous generations and that the intolerance of the few is now being allowed to quash the needs of the many.

That said, Harrison argues that the language of the sexual revolution was couched in its own brand of morality and sounded positive, emphasizing words such as ‘freedom’ and ‘equality’. Christians on the other hand have sometimes responded by condemning and quoting statistics to back up their criticisms, something that does not compare well with the story that the sexual revolution was telling. He suggests that we as Christians now need to tell a story and one which will celebrate the goodness of sex and the God who gave it to us as a gift.

I particularly benefitted from Harrisons insight into how sex relates to spirituality. The monogamous commitment of marriage is in itself a reflection of the image and character of a faithful God. As Christians, whether we are married or single, we can reflect this character of faithfulness in our everyday lives and tell a story about freedom and equality that our sceptical world will learn to appreciate. At the end of the book there are also some useful resources which help Christians think through the issue of sexuality. A very worthwhile book and essential reading for pastors and church leaders dealing with these culturally sensitive issues.

Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press UK (19 January 2017)