On the morning of Feb. 27, Scott Patronick, 47, of Phillipsburg, N.J., was found severely beaten and taken to a local hospital where he died shortly after. Two men, also residents of Phillipsburg, were taken into custody and charged with the murder. Bail has been set at $1 million and both face up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
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Lee debunks common misconceptions about gays and tells readers that not every Christian holds anti-gay beliefs or acts negatively towards gay people. In the words of Justin Lee, “Torn is about the biggest controversy in the church today— the one issue most likely to tear the church apart and damage the gospel’s credibility in our culture.”
In response to this, Lee’s first book, Christianity Today says it is “disarmingly vulnerable… poignant…” and Publisher’s Weekly says, “Both LGBT individuals and Christians will benefit from the modeling of a kinder, more accommodating navigation of this culture war.” Since it’s publication, Lee has continued to advocate for peace between gays and Christians through his website, the Gay Christian Network.
More information on Torn can be found on Justin’s blog at http://gcnjustin.tumblr.com/book
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