The Sean McDowell Show Christians and the LGBTQ Conversation: A Powerful Story of Redemption.
Sep 28, 2024
Rachel Gilson, a same-sex attracted atheist who found faith at Yale, shares her transformative journey from skepticism to belief. She discusses the complexities of reconciling faith with LGBTQ experiences and emphasizes the importance of God's love in navigating these challenges. Rachel highlights personal struggles with identity during her college years and the need for an inclusive church approach. The conversation also delves into the dangers of reparative therapy and the significance of compassion and understanding in dialogues about faith and sexuality.
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Unlikely Conversion
- Rachel Gilson, raised in a non-religious home, initially viewed Christians as bigoted and unintellectual.
- Her journey to faith began unexpectedly in a philosophy class at Yale, sparked by a discussion about Descartes' proof of God.
Drawn to Jesus
- Searching online for religious information, Rachel became intrigued by Jesus' character.
- Despite her same-sex attraction, she felt drawn to him, even though she initially felt it was contradictory.
Stolen Book, Divine Encounter
- Rachel stole a copy of C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity from an acquaintance's bookshelf.
- Reading the book led to a pivotal moment in the library where she realized God's existence and her accountability to Him.