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An interview with Gay couple, Reverend (Rev.) Canon Malcolm Boyd and author/editor Mark Thompson is presented. When asked about the state of the Gay community now versus when their books first came out, Boyd says that it is very different compared to 1965 because homosexuality was unmentionable then and now Gay news is everywhere. Thompson believes that there is something intrinsically queer about being Gay, no matter how much people try to normalize it. They comment on growing old together.

An interview with Malcolm Boyd is presented. When asked about his thoughts on "The Underground Church," he believes that it provides an alternative for those who wish to practice their faith but are turned off by most institutional religion. He affirms his stand on the three areas of healing, claiming that to succeed in this, gay people must take their identity seriously. He views sin as a separation from God who represents unconditional love, as he views fundamentalism as anti-God.

An interview with American Episcopal Priest and author Malcolm Boyd is presented. When asked about what keeps him busy these days, he says that he is a spiritual director now but he was also a poet-writer-in-residence at Los Angeles' Episcopal Cathedral Center of St. Paul. Boyd believes that prayer and poetry are hard to write about coherently because both are often almost totally misunderstood. He comments on the rise of true a-theism and how he reconciles his rationalism with religion.

A chapter of the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader," edited by Bo Young and Dan Vera is presented. It provides the author's twelve guides for living. They are explained, some of which are cultivating simplicity, acting in fresh, spontaneous, freeing ways, forgiving, risking everything, understanding the meaning of the failure of success, in one's imagination, walking up the mysterious street one has long wondered or dreamed about, being open and vulnerable, holding nothing back in love and finding a quiet place.

A chapter of the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader," edited by Bo Young and Dan Vera is presented. It features the Underground Church. The movement is described along with the people of this underground church. Its existence in many places is presented as well as the beliefs of those in it. The challenge for the Gay and Lesbian Christian movement is discussed together with the parallelism between the now and those in Jesus Christ's time. The zeitgeist that changed gay history is provided including the qualities of gay people.

A chapter of the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader," edited by Bo Young and Dan Vera is presented. It features the reflections of a young man and seminarian. His acknowledgment of wearing a mask is mentioned in relation to his lack of connection with anyone or anything around him. His near-death encounter with his driving is recalled as well as his reflections of the sun as a rotating ball of fire. His memory of his home is presented in relation to the difficulty of saying goodbye. Mentioned is him seemingly hiding from an angry God.

A chapter of the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader," edited by Bo Young and Dan Vera is presented. It narrates some of the author's boyhood experiences. His fear of the German woman who looked after him while his parents were away is mentioned as well as the fight between his parents before they separated. His ghost-hunting escapade with friends at Count Arhyaz castle is recalled as well as the chaos they created with their ringing of the bell of the Midwest cathedral after dark.

A chapter of the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader," edited by Bo Young and Dan Vera is presented. Its focus is the author's journey to Jerusalem as part of his preparation to become a priest. His study of Judaism is presented along with the services he rendered in a poor Orthodox synagogue. His experiences as a college chaplain are essayed together with the tests and turmoil he underwent of the civil rights era. His recollections as he stood by the Wailing Wall are provided along with the dilemma of Israel and the Jewish people.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader," edited by Bo Young and Dan Vera is presented. It explores the author's experience as a street priest, a term that describes the author's untraditional way of performing his duties as a priest. According to the author he was criticized for not acting as a priest should but defended his position. The author believed that Jesus was not a conventional preacher and he saw Jesus as somebody opposite to the status quo reserved of organized religion.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader," edited by Bo Young and Dan Vera is presented. It explores the author's reflections on the death of Martin Luther King. According to the author, King is a prophet and priest of modern America. He cited the advocacies of King such as racial integration, openness between blacks and whites, and nonviolent demonstrations by civil rights activists. The author also noted a conversation he had with King before he was cited by the Nobel Peace Prize wherein King reflected on his life.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader," edited by Bo Young and Dan Vera is presented. It presents the author's views on Billy Graham, an evangelist and a proponent of liberation theology. The author described Graham as the religious symbol of spirituality in America but questioned Graham's moral role in not expressing his stand on political events in the U.S. such as the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War. The author also noted the vacuum in the evangelism of Graham whose charisma manipulates and exploits people.

A personal narrative is presented which describes the experience of the author with his stay at the Council of Federated Organizations (COFO) headquarters in McComb, Mississippi in 1974.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. It explores the film by Cecil B. DeMille entitled "Ten Commandments" which dramatized the bible story and was praised extravagantly by religious leaders and the public viewers as compared to his other film "The Sign of the Cross." It highlights the appeal of the "Ten Commandments," the realism and symbolism in the movie, the views of church leaders and the press and the guide to be considered in appraising the movie.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. It explores the contemporary world and the realistic and fictitious worlds of Hollywood, realism in the theatre and realism on the understanding of the Church. It highlights the analysis of several films considering their religious values including Lust for Life about Vincent Van Gogh and his mistress, the films of James Dean such as Giant, East of Eden and Rebel Without a Cause and War and Peace led by Henry Fonda.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. It explores an interview with Malcolm Boyd who was asked about what he wants to communicate and says that at first it was ironic for him to write about being gay and fight that crisis at the same time. On becoming a celebrity and having written 30 books at 85 years old, he says that he has had his ups and downs with love as the glowing presence in his life and said he does not believe that writing is an easy task.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. It reviews the books "A Canticle for Leibowitz," by Walter M. Miller, Jr. and "The Last Western," by Thomas S. Klise. It highlights the themes of the books, which move against a background of apocalyptic events that have shattered structures of society and plunged human life into disastrous straits and visualizes what outer forms Christian faith may take in the future.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. It reviews the book "Letters and Papers from Prison," by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. It highlights Dietrich's experience of being held by the Nazis in Tezel Prison in Berlin from April 1943 to October 1944 and his thoughts during his stay there including insights on how Jesus Christ helps us not by his omnipotence, but by his weakness and suffering and his being dependent on others, which taught him to be grateful.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. It explores the author's experience of conducting a Peace Mass at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. in late 1969 and being arrested for it. It highlights the things that he learned from the whole experience including staying open to community formulation, being content to participate in an action, no matter how small it might be and that their act of civil disobedience changed him and made him a communicator.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. The author reflects on rage, believing that rage is not holy and that Christians engaged in the work of social justice need to cultivate an inner spiritual life centered in prayer and quiet reflection because this is indispensable for a public life of debate, action and complex relationships. He suggests following a process that will help people move toward spiritual perception which includes holy listening.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. It explores drug and alcohol addiction in Los Angeles, California and its effects on the addict and his or her family and friends. It highlights the ways on how to help an addict, which include listening to the addict without judging and cultivating compassion by not assuming moral superiority, acquiring knowledge by finding out what is going on and learning a certain humility by praying.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. It explores the author's experience of joining Martin Luther King's nonviolent protests including one during 1965 and another in 1968. It highlights King as a faithful leader who did not lose touch with his constituency even when it sometimes lost patience with him and as a Christian leader who held onto the central message of love even when virtually everybody seemed to ridicule him for doing so.

A chapter of the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader," edited by Bo Young and Dan Vera is presented. It features two instances of the author hosting a dinner, one by choice, the other unexpectedly. A scene from Hollywood is described with Marilyn Monroe and Joan Crawford. His decision to hold a dinner for a hundred people out of frustration is recalled including its aftermath. His Hollywood party for a visiting film columnist from Europe is presented along with the humor in it.

An interview with Malcolm Boyd about the 1980s is presented. When asked about the 1980s as the era of HIV/AIDS and how it changed his life, Boyd shares the struggles of his partner, Mark Thompson, in dealing with his condition and how it put Boyd's life in clear perspective. He also shares how he struggled to meet responsibilities at the church and in the community.

The prayer "Prayers in the Seasons," from the book "Human Like Me, Jesus," by Malcolm Boyd is presented.

An excerpt from the book "Free to Live, Free to Die," by Malcolm Boyd is presented.

An excerpt from the book "Free to Live, Free to Die," by Malcolm Boyd is presented.

A personal narrative is presented which describes the author's visit to McComb, Mississippi to provide help in the registration of Negro voters on October 17, 1964.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. It explores the struggle of World War II and Korea veteran Clyde Kennard who attempted to enroll to have an education like the white man at the University of Southern Mississippi which was opposed by racial segregationists. It highlights the sentiments for Kennard, the denial of his education, the persecution and the prison term of Kennard, his death at 36 and the idea that he could be considered a saint of freedom.

A foreword to the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader," edited by Bo Young and Dan Vera is presented.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. It explores the author's reflection on his life as an 82-year-old man. He believes that at his age, he still has to stay motivated, challenge his preconceptions and keep on learning, dreaming, planning and meeting new people. He thinks that all the things he wants to do must bring him into interaction with other people, that is why he wants to meet unexpected and new people who will let their guard down.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. It explores the author's experience of being friends with Claude Spilman. It highlights D.H. Lawrence's admonition to stay open to life and mentions the ways how Claude stayed open to life including espousing controversial issues such as championing for the right of a woman to serve on a vestry, battling racial segregation and even amidst facing inevitable death.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. It explores the life of late author Paul Monette, who won a National Book Award in 1992 for his book "Becoming a Man," and died of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) at the age of 49. It highlights the importance of challenge in people's lives, as demonstrated by Paul Monette, which is likened to the need for oxygen.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. It explores personal identity and how people wear masks to hide it from others. It highlights Jesus' unconditional love, which makes him accept everything about his people, flaws and all. An overview of his experience sitting for a portrait for artist Don Bachardy is offered.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. The author reflects on the tree he is seated under. He believes that the tree is four hundred years old, its trunk seems far sturdier than the United Nations or the Vatican and that his anxiety and inner turmoil fade away in its presence of quiet, serenity, peace, security and longevity. He suggests that there is little or nothing sentimental about the tree because it is plain.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. It explores how to face death and dying and how to set an example for acceptance and inner peace. It highlights the importance of summoning all courage and energy to move forward with life after experiencing the death of a loved one. A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience with death in the family, once when his grandfather died and again, when his mother died.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Time: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. It explores the awareness of the American people about the American Revolution of 1776 compared to the revolution of the American culture in 1963. It highlights the bloodstains in Birmingham, the truth about Governor Wallace, the killing of a 13-year-old Negro youth by two white 16-year-old boys who were sentenced to death by the jury, the inhumanities of the time and the degradation of charity.

A chapter of the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader," edited by Bo Young and Dan Vera is presented. It presents the encounter between the author and a taciturn young priest. The demeanor the young priest is described along with their interaction during dinner. Their sleeping arrangement is presented together with what transpired between them. His emotional struggle about his nature is discussed in relation to the world around him.

A chapter of the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader," edited by Bo Young and Dan Vera is presented. Its theme is the strangeness of the person the author loves. Their shouting and fighting is presented along with the exhaustion that led them to sleep right away. His feelings when he awoke in the middle of the night is described together with his desire for him despite his decision to leave him in the morning. Mentioned is the decision to stay together which was arrived at by both the next morning.

A chapter of the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader," edited by Bo Young and Dan Vera is presented. It recalls the time that the author was to meet an old friend across France from Paris. The intensity of his driving is described along with his emotions in making the trip. The manner of their would-be encounter is presented as well as his demeanor with his two companions. His excuse for seeing his friend is discussed as well as how they spent their time together.

A chapter of the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader," edited by Bo Young and Dan Vera is presented. Its theme is the authors' inability to unlock what is buried within the man with whom he drove up the Oregon coast into Washington, then Seattle. The personality of the man is described together with the reactions of his women friends toward him. Mentioned also is the author's sense of his companion being sorely afraid.

A chapter of the book "A Prophet on His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader," edited by Bo Young and Dan Vera is presented. Its focus is the author's encounter with a man on the road. His drive along the Mediterranean from Cannes to Monaco is described along with the quintessential ideal of male beauty that this man was. Their eye contact is recalled including the feelings that came with it. The several times that the author drove back is mentioned without finding him again.

A chapter of the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader," edited by Bo Young and Dan Vera is presented. It presents a description of a young Irish priest whose fey expression and golden hair made him resemble a wondrous figure in a panel of medieval stained-glass. How to change his uncharacteristic dour mood is explained along with the delight experienced in his presence and the love that was never told.

An interview with author Malcolm Boyd about the 1970s is presented. When asked about doing disco during that period, Boyd shares that he did disco on few occasions. He also shares that his life in the 1970s was terribly complex. Boyd also mentions that the first activities of the Gay Civil Rights movement had a life changing effect on his calling as a priest.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader," edited by Bo Young and Dan Vera is presented. It presents information about three demonstrations being held outside Lovett School, an Episcopal educational institution in Atlanta, Georgia. The picketers were declaring their disapproval of the segregation policy of the Episcopalian school after rejecting the application of Martin Luther King III and other Negro Episcopal applicants.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader," edited by Bo Young and Dan Vera is presented. It discusses various socio-political events in the U.S. It highlights the third anniversary celebration of the independence of Nigeria which was held at the Nigerian Embassy in Washington, D.C. Also shared is the story of Lynn Sims, a Negro student at the University of California, who was asked to leave from a party hosted by a Jaycee organization after two of the visiting white football queens disapproved of his presence.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. It explores the horrors of racial discrimination perpetrated by American youth on young Negroes as shown in newspaper photographs all over the U.S. It highlights the racial hatred of American white children who could have learned it from their elders and the inspiring picture of hope in another newspaper where a Negro boy plays with White kids and the hope that they would not have racial hatred in the future.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. It explores the story in a newspaper about a wealthy White tobacco farm owner in Hagerston, Maryland who was sentenced to six months imprisonment for beating a Negro barmaid which resulted to her death. It highlights the circumstances that happened between the tobacco farmer and the barmaid at the society party, the testimonies and the facts of the case that are deemed shocking and disturbing.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. It explores the visit of Malcolm Boyd in Seattle and the great number of Negroes living there in separate housing projects and the racial segregation in the State. It highlights the dinner with four Negro students at the motel room, the social dominance of Whites and the rejection of Whites to have a Negro speaker at the local Kiwanis Club meeting.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. It explores an interview with Malcolm Boyd about the life changing culture wars and liberation movements of the Sixties and the books he wrote in which he said his life has changed through his experience in Europe and the new dimension in his life when he joined the Freedom Ride in 1961. It highlights the experience of Boyd with Martin Luther King, Jr. who he says will be a lasting figure in the history of America.

A chapter from the book "A Prophet in His Own Land: A Malcolm Boyd Reader" is presented. It explores an interview with Malcolm Boyd regarding his early writings in 1950 which he says showed his style with the pompous and sophomoric treatment but his writing has evolved to develop as his life develops. Malcolm adds that his Hollywood experience helped him grow in the real world as he comes to grips with his gay identity.