Queer Preaching & Exegesis for Revolution & Resistance

Queer Preaching & Exegesis for Revolution & Resistance Author(s):  Donovan Ackley III Publication date: 2021 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Contemporary Christian practice and experience, Devotional writing, Liturgy/worship, and Sermons Topic(s): Biblical studies, Inclusive Christianity, Intersex people, LGBT+ activism, Queer theology, and Spirituality Especially suitable for: Activists, Intersex people, and Transgender people Originally …

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The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement

The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement Author(s):  Sean Gill Publication date: 1998 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): History Topic(s): Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, LGBT+ activism, and Same-sex relationships Especially suitable for: Activists Founded in 1976, the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (LGCM) used to be the largest and most prominent …

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A Church at War

A Church at War Author(s):  Stephen Bates Publication date: 2004 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): History and Studies in Religion Topic(s): Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people and LGBT+ activism Especially suitable for: Activists, Anglicans, and Church of England A brilliant exposé of how a small cabal of conservative Evangelicals, a minority …

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Anglican Communion in Crisis

Anglican Communion in Crisis Author(s):  Miranda K Hassett Publication date: 2009 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Academic writing, History, and Theology Topic(s): African Christianity, Church order and discipline, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Homosexuality in the Bible, and Politics Especially suitable for: Academics, Activists, and Anglicans The sign outside the conservative, …

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Anything but Straight

Anything but Straight Author(s):  Wayne Besen Publication date: 2012 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): History, Humour, Investigative journalism, and Memoir/autobiography Topic(s): ‘Ex-gay’ movement/ministries, Accepting one’s sexuality, Conversion therapy/Reparative therapy, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Ethics, Journeys towards acceptance, LGBT+ activism, and Pastoral issues Especially suitable for: Activists and Those struggling to …

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Disclosures

Disclosures Author(s):  Michael Ford Publication date: 2005 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Contemporary Christian practice and experience, Investigative journalism, Memoir/autobiography, Spirituality, and Studies in Religion Topic(s): African Christianity, Healing/growing into wholeness, Journeys towards acceptance, Spirituality, and Studies in Religion Especially suitable for: Activists and Those who are undecided about the homosexuality issue Journalist …

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Gay and Lesbian Rights

Gay and Lesbian Rights Author(s):  Richard Peddicord Publication date: 1996 Standpoint: 2 Moderately inclusive Genre(s): Academic writing, Ethics, and Theology Topic(s): Church order and discipline, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, and Ethics Especially suitable for: Academics, Activists, and Catholics This book is unique in setting the question of homosexuality in its historical, legal, …

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Hearts & Minds

Hearts & Minds Author(s):  Darren Main Marc Handley Andrus Publication date: 2014 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Humour, Memoir/autobiography, and Spirituality Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Healing/growing into wholeness, Inclusive Christianity, Journeys towards acceptance, LGBT+ activism, Same-sex relationships, and Spirituality Especially suitable for: Activists and Those who …

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Jesus Acted Up

Jesus Acted Up Author(s):  Robert Goss Publication date: 1994 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Inclusive Christianity, Liberation Theology, Queer theology, and Same-sex relationships Especially suitable for: Activists and Those who are undecided about the homosexuality issue “Contemporary Christian theological practice concerning gay …

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Moral Panic

Moral Panic Author(s):  Theresa Murray Michael McClure Publication date: 1995 Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Investigative journalism Topic(s): Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people Especially suitable for: Activists In a searing analysis of the most recent political issues raised by the religious right in both the United States and Great Britain, including …

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