Recommended Christian LGBTI+ Books
published resources for inclusive, affirming Christians
Associated with the Church of England
Strangers and Friends by Michael Vasey Standpoint: 2 Moderately inclusive Genre(s): Academic writing and Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Homosexuality in the Bible, Same-sex relationships, and Scripture/tradition/reason Especially suitable for: Church of England and Those who are undecided about the homosexuality issue An exploration of the Church’s teaching on …
The Homosexuality Debate by Catherine Sider Hamilton Standpoint: 0 Not yet classified Genre(s): Academic writing, Spirituality, and Theology Topic(s): Biblical studies, Church order and discipline, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Homosexuality in the Bible, Marriage and relationships, Pastoral issues, Same-sex relationships, Scripture/tradition/reason, and Spirituality Especially suitable for: Academics, Anglicans, Church of England, and …
Face to Face by Jeffrey Heskins Standpoint: 0 Not yet classified Genre(s): Contemporary Christian practice and experience, Memoir/autobiography, and Spirituality Topic(s): Ethics, Marriage and relationships, Same-sex relationships, and Spirituality Especially suitable for: Anglicans, Church of England, and Clergy This book addresses the issues discussed at the Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops and primates in 1998 …
An Acceptable Sacrifice? by Duncan Dormor, Jeremy N Morris Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Academic writing and Theology Topic(s): Church order and discipline, Discrimination against and hostility towards LGBT+ people, Intersex people, Pastoral issues, and Same-sex relationships Especially suitable for: Anglicans, Church of England, and Those who are undecided about the homosexuality issue …
A Church at War by Stephen Bates 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 even within the …
Just Love by Jayne Ozanne Standpoint: 1 Fully inclusive and affirming Genre(s): Memoir/autobiography and Spirituality Topic(s): Accepting one’s sexuality, Coming out, Inclusive Christianity, and Same-sex relationships Especially suitable for: Church of England, Evangelicals, and Those struggling to accept their sexuality or gender identity Just Love is the autobiography of Jayne Ozanne, a prominent gay Anglican, …
Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the theology of same-sex relationships in a Christian context. Dr Jeffrey John is Dean of St Albans.
Alan Wilson, Bishop of Buckingham, analyses the arguments for and against the marriage of same-gender couples in the Church and concludes unequivocally that the Church of England should accept and celebrate equal marriage.