How Long to Read Voices of Despair and Hope

How Long Does it Take to Read Voices of Despair and Hope?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 11 minutes to read Voices of Despair and Hope by John R. Scudder

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Churches have attempted to resolve the issue of homosexuality in the church through studies of scripture, doctrine, and scientific interpretation of sexual orientation. This approach has failed to produce consensus and has increased tension in the church. This book attempts a new approach by putting a face on homosexuality through disclosing how persons of faith who are homosexual and their parents experience the church. Their despair and hope is expressed in over fifty interviews with persons who are fundamentalist, mainstream, and liberal Christians. They describe their despair when confronted with either living in the closet or leaving the church. They express their joy in finding hope and encouragement in metropolitan community churches that specifically minister to them, and in mainline churches that are open and welcoming. These churches stress love and ministry to all. Change is fostered through prophetic communal life rather than dogmatic assertion. These interviewees replace the issue of homosexuality with faces of persons seeking faith and hope in the church.

How long is Voices of Despair and Hope?

Voices of Despair and Hope by John R. Scudder is 71 pages long, and a total of 17,821 words.

This makes it 24% the length of the average book. It also has 22% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Voices of Despair and Hope Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 37 minutes to read Voices of Despair and Hope aloud.

What Reading Level is Voices of Despair and Hope?

Voices of Despair and Hope is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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