“For I Am Wonderfully Made”: Texts on Eastern Orthodoxy and LGBT Inclusion (2016)
Format: Paperback
ISBN-13: 9789088830235
Amazon UK: “For I Am Wonderfully Made”
Language: English
Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming
Genre(s): Academic writing and Theology
Topic(s): Biblical studies, Church order and discipline, and Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people
Especially suitable for: Academics and Orthodox
In the midst of the culture wars of our broader society, LGBT people have become the focus of a spiritual battle within the Orthodox Church. The recognition of LGBT rights in the political sphere has triggered negative ecclesial responses. In the struggle to maintain traditional values and teachings, LGBT Orthodox are denied confession, communion or blessings. Many face exclusion from parish life, and some face physical violence.
Roughly half of the essays gathered in this book were first presented at a seminar entitled “Orthodox Theological Reflections on LGBT People,” held 20–23 August 2015 in Finland. The other half represent Orthodox theologians, clergy, scholars and activists writing over the past 20 years. Together they offer an affirming message, urging LGBT Orthodox to proclaim with the psalmist: “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made!” (Psalm 139:14)
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