The war on marriage and the family is carried out on many fronts, with many commanders, each with a well-thought out strategy and plan of attack. Up to now, pro-family activists have lacked the most important information of all, a way to fight back based on a clear insight into the thinking and planning of the other side. Dr. Scott Lively, a prominent figure in the pro-family movement, has written a handbook "Redeeming the Rainbow" that lays out the strategy for defeating the homosexual agenda.

Dr. Lively's credentials are impressive. In addition to having a law degree, he has a Certificate in Human Rights from the International Institute of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France. Like any good handbook, "Redeeming the Rainbow" pulls together the most useful information, then deals which each topic in depth. Dr. Lively's discussion of the origin of the homosexual rights movement is thought-provoking. No other source outside the homosexual rights movement contains as much useful material on the origins and ideology of the movement.

The section on psychological techniques used by homosexual rights activists to sway public opinion, and even bring some liberal churches over to their side, is must reading. Especially useful is the documentation Dr. Lively provides which exposes the tactics used  to normalize homosexuality in the minds of the American people. Marshall Kirk's seven-point plan to change the way America thinks about homosexuality is included, as is the disturbing "Homosexual Manifesto."  The Executive Director of the Maine Family Policy Council, Michael S. Heath, has also written an excellent column on the same subject.

Another virtue of "Redeeming the Rainbow" is that it is a resource on the ethics of homosexuality and a gold mine of authoritative quotes from Christian theologians on the subject. One vexing problem in the debate over homosexual rights is the notion that Christianity is neutral on the issue of homosexuality.  Dr. Lively has added numerous quotes to shoot down this argument. Little known passages from the early Church Fathers, and theologians all the way up to John Calvin are included. Anyone who engages in the public debate over homosexual rights and same sex marriage is sure to find ammunition in this substantial and illuminating work. 

After thoroughly analyzing the strategies used by homosexual activists to successfully implement their plan, Dr. Lively devotes an extensive section on the way each of us can fight back locally and nationally, both on an individual and organizational basis.

 Dr. Lively's book is available free in pdf format, and we urge those who need a comprehensive resource in the debate over homosexual rights and same sex marriage to download a copy.

In commenting on Dr. Lively's new book, Mike Heath said, "Scott is a brave man who has important insights regarding what is going on culturally and morally in New England.  He backs up his words with actions.  Everyone should read this book."