Overview

In a polarised milieu that too often posits “queer” and “Christian” as competing realms, this book explores the complexities of identity development, religious traumatisation, and the task of creating safe faith spaces in which LGBTQA+ people can find healing, particularly in the Evangelical context.  First, Joel Hollier examines the historical path of Evangelicalism, providing context for the current terrain of the “culture war” we find ourselves in. He then parses out experiences of gender/sexuality and religious/spiritual identity development, grounding them in an evolving theoretical base. Finally, Hollier offers a rounded critique of Evangelical church structures and mechanisms of trauma that hinder the healing process, along with potential sources of healing. Central to this work are the voices of LGBTQA+ people whose stories weave together a deeper understanding of the harms the Church has perpetrated, and the path forward.     

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Author:   Joel Hollier
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN:  

9783031277139

ISBN 10:   3031277139
Pages:   237
Publication Date:   08 April 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: The Researcher’s Story.- Chapter 3: The Lay of the Land.- Chapter 4: Introducing Our Guests.- Chapter 5: “At War with Myself” Understanding the Trauma of Identity Dissonance in Australian LGBTQA+ Christians.- Chapter 6: Unravelling: The Inevitable Task of Faith Deconstruction.- Chapter 7: “I Can’t Un-Meet Jesus” LGBTQA+ Faith Reconstruction.- Chapter 8: Hearing Voices in the Closet    .- Chapter 9: Coming Out and the Trauma of Exposure.- Chapter 10: Seeking Authenticity.- Chapter 11: Domains of Stress and their Impact – The Realities of Traum.- Chapter 12: Church as a Place of Healing from Trauma.- Chapter 13: Understanding Power in the Trauma Narrativeh.- Chapter 14: A Conclusion.

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Joel Hollier is a social worker and academic with a background in theology and pastoral ministry.  He is the author of A Place at His Table: A Biblical Exploration of Faith, Sexuality, and the Kingdom of God (2019), and is currently based at the University of Sydney, Australia.  

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