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Outlasting the Gay Revolution : 8 Principles for Long-Term Cultural PRAISE FOR OUTLASTING THE GAY REVOLUTION In this remarkable book, Dr. Michael Brown reports on the “culture wars” with lucid, graphic clarity. He rigorously documents the complex issues driving the conflict. And more importantly, he calls Christians to hope and perseverance, and persuasively argues against caving in to pessimism. As Dr. Brown reminds us, the tired and tiresome appeal to “the right side of history” proves nothing. Rather, the question to ask is whether one is on the right side of God’s truth. In sum, this is an invaluable resource to understand these critical issues, and shows how God intervenes, and prevails, in the affairs of men. – GARY MCCALEB, CHIEF SOLICITOR, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION, ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM Dr. Brown provides one of the most powerful, persuasive, and prophetic Christian voices worldwide. In Outlasting the Gay Revolution, Dr. Brown offers the perfect balance of Christ’s truth with His unending love. Dr. Brown fearlessly confronts, head on, the most pressing cultural issues of today with a fearless approach that leaves those in rebellion against God no wiggle room to rationalize. We are left understanding evil as evil and good as good. – MATT BARBER, ASSOC. DEAN AND LAW PROFESSOR, LIBERTY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW Outlasting the Gay Revolution is a clarion call for positive change in order to understand the radical left’s efforts to 2 remake society which, like other false dogmas that have fallen into the waste baskets of history, are ultimately doomed because those who truly believe in G-d’s commandments and work to achieve His plan on earth shall succeed. Michael Brown is one of the few brave warriors willing to stand up and tell the Truth that no one is born gay and growing out of unwanted same-sex attraction is very possible for many who believe in G-d’s prohibition against homosexual acts. We at JONAH are honored to march alongside Dr. Brown in this momentous battle for Truth and Justice. – ARTHUR GOLDBERG AND ELAINE SILODOR BERK, CO- DIRECTORS OF JONAH Few are as eloquent or as knowledgeable or as gracious as Michael Brown when it comes to the subject of homosexuality. I pray that God uses this publication to equip the Church to be peacemakers, and bring light to those who sit in the shadow of death. – RAY COMFORT, AUTHOR, EVANGELIST, AND FOUNDER OF LIVING WATERS MINISTRY The Apostle Paul said we are to speak the truth in love. When it comes to the divisive issue of the homosexual agenda, Dr. Michael Brown exemplifies Paul’s exhortation. He points out that we should deal with the individuals with compassion while opposing the agenda with courage. Outlasting the Gay Revolution candidly addresses this burning issue of our time and gives positive steps on how to deal with it. 3 – JERRY NEWCOMBE, D.MIN., COHOST, SENIOR PRODUCER, KENNEDY CLASSICS, AUTHOR/CO-AUTHOR OF TWENTY-FIVE BOOKS In his new book Outlasting the Gay Revolution, Dr. Brown demonstrates how to lovingly oppose the homosexual agenda with reason and timeless truth. He thoughtfully exposes the folly of extending special status and special rights to the LGBT movement at the expense of the rest of our legitimate constitutional rights to religious liberty and true justice for all. It is a must read for everyone who wants to stand on the right side of Eternity with respect to one of the most defining issues of our time. – PATRICK MANGAN, CITIZENS FOR COMMUNITY VALUES OF INDIANA What if much of the gay revolution has been built on misinformation and misperception? What if children, families and America are being harmed by the gay revolution? What if those unintended harms could be reversed with grace and truth? Dr. Michael Brown will stun you with insight in this revealing and inspiring book. He not only gives you a practical plan to make a difference for good, but reminds us that being on “the wrong side of history” is actually being on the right side of HIStory. – DR. FRANK TUREK, AUTHOR OF I DON’T HAVE ENOUGH FAITH TO BE AN ATHEIST AND CORRECT, NOT POLITICALLY CORRECT While so many in the church are struggling and paralyzed when it comes to dealing with the gay agenda and same-sex 4 marriage, Dr. Michael Brown offers a powerful strategy and agenda for victory. Instead of being timid and retreating on this issue, Brown presses forward with intellectual clarity and prophetic insight. Outlasting the Gay Revolution is an inspiring and timely reminder that throughout history God has always fulfilled his purposes regardless of the current political or cultural landscape. – REV. PATRICK MAHONEY, DIRECTOR OF THE CHRISTIAN DEFENSE COALITION AND PASTOR OF CHURCH ON THE HILL, WASHINGTON, DC Dr. Michael Brown’s upcoming book Outlasting The Gay Revolution: Where Homosexual Activism Is Really Going and How to Turn the Tide is a well-researched, much-needed, and timely book that exposes the real intentions of today’s homosexual movement – to take away the religious freedoms of Christians. There must be total acceptance of their agenda and just one negative word or your name on a petition will mean the laser beam of “tolerance” will be leveled at you to force you into compliance! As we see the constant attacks by homosexual activists against the religious beliefs of Christians here in the United States – many examples are included in Dr. Brown’s book – we need to be reminded that we must not give in to this bullying by homosexuals. He reminds us that as Christians we must continually stand for truth in love – no matter what the costs to us. We must each step forward and never, never give up or bow to the homosexual agenda. Silence from Bible-believing Christians is what they want and that is something we must not be willing to give them. God expects more from us! 5 – DIANE GRAMLEY, PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA With compassion and courage, Dr. Michael Brown’s words sound a warning bell to the intrusion of gay activism on our religious liberties and first amendment rights. As a former homosexual and licensed mental health practitioner, the wisdom of Brown’s principles should be heeded by the church and treasured in the faith-based community. Truly, Brown is the culture warrior of our time when it comes to issues surrounding sexual orientation. – CHRISTOPHER DOYLE, MA, LCPC, LICENSED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR, FORMER HOMOSEXUAL, AND FOUNDER OF VOICE OF THE VOICELESS 6 OUTLASTING THE GAY REVOLUTION WHERE HOMOSEXUAL ACTIVISM IS REALLY GOING AND HOW TO TURN THE TIDE MICHAEL L. BROWN, PH.D. 7 OUTLASTING THE GAY REVOLUTION Copyright © 2015 by Michael L. Brown All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means – electronic, mechanical, photocopying, scanning, or otherwise – without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review. Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New King James Version®, NKJV. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked ESV are from THE ENGLISH STANDARD VERSION. © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Scripture quotations marked HCSB are from the HOLMAN CHRISTIAN STANDARD BIBLE. © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 by Broadman and Holman Publishers. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked NJV are from the New Jewish Publication Society Version, © 1985 by The Jewish Publication Society. Scripture quotations marked NET are from the NET Bible® copyright ©1996–2006 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. http://netbible.com. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked NLT are from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation. © 1996, 2004, 2007. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. Published by WND Books, Washington, D.C. WND Books is a registered trademark of WorldNetDaily.com, Inc. (“WND”) 8 Book designed by Mark Karis WND Books are available at special discounts for bulk purchases. WND Books also publishes books in print formats. For more information call (541) 474–1776 or visit www.wndbooks.com. Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-938067-66-2 eBook ISBN: 978-1-938067-67-9 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Brown, Michael L., 1955- Outlasting the gay revolution : where homosexual activism is really going and how to turn the tide / Dr. Michael L. Brown. pages cm Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-938067-66-2 (hardcover) 1. Gay rights. 2. Social change. I. Title. HQ76.5.B76 2015 323.3’264--dc23 2015009515 9 CONTENTS Foreword Preface Introduction: The Day the Line Was Crossed PRINCIPLE #1: Never Compromise Your Convictions PRINCIPLE #2: Take the Highest Moral Ground PRINCIPLE #3: Sexual Purity Trumps Sexual Anarchy PRINCIPLE #4: Refuse to Redefine Marriage PRINCIPLE #5: Celebrate Gender Distinctions PRINCIPLE #6: Keep Propagating the Truth Until the Lies Are Dispelled PRINCIPLE #7: Factor in the God Factor PRINCIPLE #8: Be Determined to Write the Last Chapter of the Book Notes Index 10 FOREWORD We are at a time in our nation’s history when true Biblical leaders are needed most – Jesus revolutionaries who stand at the midpoint of Biblical tension between personal brokenness and spiritual boldness. Leaders, like the Men of Issachar, who understand the times and know what God’s people should do. Leaders who cry out for revival, ready to see a mighty move of God in our nation. Dr. Michael Brown is a man just like this. As one of our spiritual mentors and dear friends, Dr. Brown has been a beacon of light and pillar of truth in our lives for over a decade.
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