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Out of Focus: My Story of Sexuality, Shame, and Toxic Evangelicalism

Name: Out of Focus: My Story of Sexuality, Shame, and Toxic Evangelicalism
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Book Synopsis: When a mass shooter killed five people in an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, grieving people graffitied James Dobson’s Focus on the Family headquarters with the words “Their blood is on your hands.” Such an accusation comes as no surprise to Amber Cantorna-Wylde, whose father is a Focus on the Family executive and cast Amber out of her family when she came out in 2012. From severed family ties to malicious murder, such enmity is the fruit of a religious movement that considers it more faithful to reject your child or even to kill than to accept and love LGBTQ+ people. Evangelical organizations like Dobson’s, along with pastors like Jerry Falwell, Franklin Graham, and Robert Jeffress, built an empire out of their conservative Christian beliefs and convinced millions of Americans that sexual purity, patriarchal families, and militaristic nationalism were God’s priority. Cantorna-Wylde shows readers how the political and personal intertwine to cause shame and suffering that Jesus would never desire, including the long-term effects of identity-repression, trauma, and family estrangement. A blend of heart-wrenching memoir and astute cultural analysis, Out of Focus will help heal individuals harmed by evangelicalism’s toxic influence and inspire Christian communities to pursue a path of love and inclusion.

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Get ready to embark on a powerful journey of self-discovery and redemption with "Out of Focus: My Story of Sexuality, Shame, and Toxic Evangelicalism." Join author Amber Cantorna-Wylde as she courageously shares her personal experience of being cast out of her family by a Focus on the Family executive due to her LGBTQ+ identity. This poignant memoir sheds light on the toxic influence of conservative Evangelical beliefs and the devastating consequences of rejection and shame.

Through a compelling blend of personal narrative and incisive cultural critique, Cantorna-Wylde invites readers to confront the damaging effects of identity-repression, trauma, and family estrangement perpetuated by evangelical dogma. As you delve into the pages of "Out of Focus," you will be inspired to challenge harmful ideologies and embrace a path of love, acceptance, and inclusivity.

Discover the profound impact of evangelicalism's polarizing stance on sexuality, family, and nationalism as Cantorna-Wylde dismantles the harmful rhetoric propagated by influential figures like James Dobson, Jerry Falwell, and Franklin Graham. Gain insights into the intersection of personal faith and political agenda that has perpetuated a culture of fear, shame, and division.

Are you ready to break free from the chains of religious indoctrination and embrace a message of compassion and understanding? Let "Out of Focus" be your guide to healing from the wounds of toxic evangelicalism and finding a path towards authentic self-acceptance and communal love.

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