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
Edition:   1st ed. 2023
Weight:   0.462kg
ISBN:  

9783031277108

ISBN 10:   3031277104
Pages:   237
Publication Date:   07 April 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

 Part I Laying Foundations  1 The Stories That Shape Us 2 My Story 3 The Lay of the Land 4 Introducing Our Guests  Part II Spiritual and Religious Identity Development 5 “At War with Myself” Understanding the Trauma of Identity Dissonance in Australian LGBTQA+ Christians 6 Unravelling: The Inevitable Task of Faith Deconstruction 7 “I Can’t Un-Meet Jesus” LGBTQA+ Faith Reconstruction Part III Gender and Sexual Identity Development  8 Hearing Voices in the Closet 9 Coming Out and the Trauma of Exposure 10 Seeking Authenticity Part IV Emerging Narratives of Trauma for LGBTQA+ Individuals  11 Domains of Trauma 12 Church as a Place of Healing from Trauma 13 Understanding Power in the Trauma Narrative 14 A Conclusion Appendix: Methodological Considerations  Index

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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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