Ed Shaw mentions on page 35 that "I don't think it's helpful for Christians to take it up as a label..... I think it can restrict our openness to the potential of change." I cannot possibly agree any more than what Ed Shaw said on this page because I do believe that the Church needs to think once again of their attitude on approaching and embracing Christians who are struggling with a homosexual relationship. Many churches, especially evangelicals, not only affirm people who struggle with a homosexual relationship but also define their identity as "gay." Thus, while they accept homosexual relationship but they also encourage those who struggle with the issue to live according to their identity. This poses a great problem as all Christians'
