Washed and Waiting - A Book Review

This month I was offered a chance to read Washed and Waiting, a new book by Wesley Hill. Mr. Hill is a celibate, homosexual Christian and his book deals with homosexuality from a biblical viewpoint as well as giving insight into the mindset of a homosexual longing to fit into the church.

I found this book to be invaluable for several reasons. Hill gives theological discussion to the issue of homosexuality and does not pull any punches. He deals with the difficulty to live by a biblical standard but at once explains why it is necessary to do so. He also deals with the lonely and fearful position that homosexuals desiring the community of the church. Interspersed within the theological discussion are 3 profiles of well known homosexual Christians that give faces to the issue being discussed.

Overall this book is an excellent treatment of an issue that has become a battleground for the church over the past few years. I would highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to gain a better perspective.