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"A fascinating read for anyone seeking to understand the conflict between Christianity and LGBTQI individuals, this book is, as its editors proclaim, ""a fearlessly wide vision of queer Christians finding a place within Christianity—and claiming their authentic experience and voice."" Through essays by noted lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI) religion scholars, this important compilation summarizes the history and current status of LGBTQI theology, exploring its relationship to the policies, practices, and theology of traditional Christianity. Contributors contrast the ""radically inclusive"" thinking of LGBTQI theology with the ""exclusivity"" practiced by many Christian churches, explaining the reasoning of each and clarifying contentious issues. At the same time, the book highlights ways in which ""queer"" theology and practice benefit Christian congregations. Writing from the perspective of grassroots Christian LGBTQI movements, many of the contributors draw upon their own experiences. They provide graphic examples of the effects exclusion has on individuals, congregations, and denominations, and also share examples of inclusion and its effects. Equally important, the work creates the basis for dialogue between traditional churches and followers of LGBTQI theology, offering practical suggestions for Christian congregations that wish to put aside exclusionary policies and practices."

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Author:   Robert E. Shore-Goss ,  Thomas Bohache ,  Patrick S. Cheng ,  Mona West
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.907kg
ISBN:  

9781440829659

ISBN 10:   1440829659
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   25 June 2013
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Queering the Table Robert E. Shore-Goss At the Open Table Café Douglas Smith Part I. Radically Inclusive Models of God Patrick S. Cheng 1. Faithful to a Very Queer-Acting God, Who Is Always Up to Something New Robin H. Gorsline 2. Cur Deus Homo[sexual]: The Queer Incarnation Patrick S. Cheng 3. Grace Is Green: Green Incarnational Inclusivities Robert E. Shore-Goss 4. The Transgendered Christ Megan More 5. The Holy Spirit as Mischief-Maker Robert E. Shore-Goss Part II. Opening the Body of Christ Thomas Bohache 6. Can We Sex This? Eroticizing Divinity and Humanity Thomas Bohache 7. Reinterpreting Baptism: An Ongoing Dialogue Bryce E. Rich 8. Toward a Church of Radical Christmas: The Open Communion in MCC and Its Ecclesiological Consequences Axel Schwaigert 9. Beyond the Open Table: Queering Holy Communion Rachelle Brown 10. Innovations in Queer Theology: Embodying MCC's Open Communion through Theatre of the Oppressed Kerri Mesner 11. Communion: Playing with Redemption Nic Arnzen with the Cast and Friends of Corpus Christi 12. Bodhisattva Christianity: A Case of Multiple Religious Belonging Robert E. Shore-Goss 13. Unzipping Church: Is There Room for Everyone? Thomas Bohache Part III. Opening the Table Pastorally Mona West 14. Pastoral Care of Transgendered Youth Joseph Shore-Goss 15. Putting on Wedding Drag: Pastoral Care for Healing and Wholeness in the Queer Congregation Joan M. Saniuk 16. An Inclusive Table: Same-Sex Marriage Neil Thomas 17. Coming to the Table in Leather Lea Brown 18. Queer Lectio Divina Mona West 19. Spiritual Companioning: The Art of Being Present to the Spiritual Traveler and Lighting the Path Joseph Shore-Goss 20. Queer Hymnody: Celebrating Lesbian and Gay Poets and Composers Jim Mitulski, Donna Hamilton, and Nancy Hall About the Editors and Contributors Index

Reviews

"""The book demonstrates the intellectual and spiritual creativity that some LGBT Christians have brought to bear in their efforts to reclaim Christianity and to simultaneously transform many of the traditional elements of Christianity."" - American Psychological Association"

The book demonstrates the intellectual and spiritual creativity that some LGBT Christians have brought to bear in their efforts to reclaim Christianity and to simultaneously transform many of the traditional elements of Christianity. - American Psychological Association

The book demonstrates the intellectual and spiritual creativity that some LGBT Christians have brought to bear in their efforts to reclaim Christianity and to simultaneously transform many of the traditional elements of Christianity. * American Psychological Association *

Author Information

Robert E. Shore-Goss, ThD, is pastor of Metropolitan Community Church in the Valley, North Hollywood, CA. He received his doctorate from Harvard University in theology and comparative religions with a specialization in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism and Christianity. Reverend Thomas Bohache, DMin, has been a pastor in the Metropolitan Community Churches for 25 years. He holds a doctorate in feminist liberation theologies from the Episcopal Divinity School. Patrick S. Cheng, PhD, JD, is associate professor of historical and systematic theology at the Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, MA. Cheng holds a doctorate in systematic theology from Union Theological Seminary and a juris doctor from Harvard Law School. Reverend Mona West, PhD, is director of formation and leadership development for Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) and was affirmed as an Elder in MCC in 2012. She earned a doctorate in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament from Southern Seminary and also holds a certificate in spiritual formation from Columbia Seminary.

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