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Us versus Us

The Untold Story of Religion and the LGBT Community

by Andrew Marin

It's the largest national scientific study ever done in the LGBT community regarding spirituality, religion, and church. The facts are startling. This research has found new things, like 86% of the LGBT community was raised in a church from ages 0-18. That's 17% higher than the average American community! The verdict is clear: We don’t have to agree in order to love each other well. Whether your position is pro-gay or traditionalist, progressive or conservative, welcoming or affirming, we are all people who desire to be loved by God. The implications from our research will no doubt change the conversation of the culture war defining a generation. In a dialogue defined by opposition, one small act of kindness is all it takes for reconciliation to begin. | read more»

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About the Book and Author

Andrew Marin brings the startling findings of his largest-ever scientific survey of the religious history, practices, and beliefs of the LGBT community. | read more »

Read an Excerpt From "Us versus Us"

"Love can still heal wounds. Love can still conquer hate. Love can still change the world. Even today." | read more »

Praise for "Us versus Us"

"The groundbreaking research behind 'Us versus Us' changes the conversation between the LGBT community and the church." -Wm. Paul Young, bestselling author | read more »

Author Q&A: Andrew Marin

My greatest hope is that the groundbreaking statistics behind Us Versus Us will refocus the LGBT and conservative religious culture war away from well-rehearsed talking points that divide and onto generalizable facts that unite. | read more »

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Marin aims to build bridges between the LGBTQ community and the church. Follow him here. | read more »

Infographic: The Untold Story of Religion and the LGBT Community

Important findings of Marin's research are presented here. | read more »
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