Official Review: Atonement Camp for Unrepentant Homophobes

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Official Review: Atonement Camp for Unrepentant Homophobes

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Atonement Camp for Unrepentant Homophobes" by Evan J. Corbin.]
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4 out of 4 stars
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Reverend Rick Harris of the First Freedom Church of the New Revival took over the church after his father passed. He had never left the small town of Hickory, in North Carolina, until he landed at the center of tensions over homosexuality. All this happened after he delivered a somewhat homophobic sermon. The reaction was fierce, and as a result, Rick was practically forced to attend a camp in Virginia to atone. In the context of Atonement Camp for Unrepentant Homophobes, written by Evan J. Corbin, homosexuals live in an era in which they are greatly valued and celebrated. This radical change was enabled by the New Revelation, a world-changing archeological finding. In this gospel, Jesus ministered to a homosexual and said the man did not sin, and those who would condemn the man should atone for their sin.

What I liked the most about this book was its premise. It is so creative that it took me a while to realize I had understood it correctly. Yep, the camp Rick attends in Virginia is designed to open people’s minds about homosexuality and, who knows, help them realize that they could be, deep down, homosexuals in denial. Moreover, I appreciated the author’s bold proposition. Homophobes must not only apologize profusely but also attend indoctrination camps. In these camps, they get surrounded by gays and their habits and culture, including scantily clad pool boys. I frequently chuckled at the author’s distinctive sense of humor.

Additionally, I found the book rather romantic; I enjoyed the love story between Rick and Jimmy. Once the protagonist falls in love with his attractive roommate, he finally feels at ease and happy about his sexuality. In the camp, he discovers his true identity and is thrilled.

I suppose this book can evoke very different responses and interpretations depending on the reader. It could be a manifesto honoring the long history of persecution that gays have endured throughout history, a cautionary tale of how far political correctness can go, or something in the middle. In any case, no matter how you slice and dice it, it is a fun and creative story that has many angles to it. It is a refreshingly imaginative (and amusing, though that aspect carries less importance) story, and I enjoyed reading it.

In closing, I give Atonement Camp for Unrepentant Homophobes the highest rating: 4 out of 4 stars. I found no negatives worth mentioning in the book. It is also very well written, and it seems professionally edited, for I found no typos or grammatical mishaps in it. If you’re interested in homosexuality and religion, you should consider reading it. If you are offended by LGBTQ content, you should steer clear of it.

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this doctrine is quite opposite to what I used to believe. I've been reading the bible for relatively long time. I don't really know where Jesus said it, that homosexuality is not a sin. I wished to give it a read, not expecting the book to influence me, but what the Reverend really has to say on homosexuality and homophobes repentance.
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This book is like no other that I have read about homosexuality in the church. I love the concept behind this book because many people of faith - that I know - are in the lgbtq+ community, but their religious upbringing stifles their true feelings. I would like to read this book and see Rick's transition from a reverend thay opposed homosexuality, to now being part of the lgbtq+ community.
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I absolutely adore the premise of this book! Additionally, the title of the book is hilarious to me even if that wasn't the goal. Thanks for this review, I will definitely have to read this sometime in the future.
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