Queer Virtue: What LGBTQ People Know About Life and Love and How It Can Revitalize Christianity (Queer Action/Queer Ideas)
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Book Synopsis: LGBTQ people are a gift to the Church and have the potential to revitalize Christianity.As an openly lesbian Episcopal priest and professional advocate for LGBTQ justice, the Reverend Elizabeth Edman has spent her career grappling with the core tenets of her faith. After deep reflection on her tradition, Edman is struck by the realization that her queer identity has taught her more about how to be a good Christian than the church.
In Queer Virtue, Edman posits that Christianity, at its scriptural core, incessantly challenges its adherents to rupture false binaries, to “queer” lines that pit people against one another. Thus, Edman asserts that Christianity, far from being hostile to queer people, is itself inherently queer. Arguing from the heart of scripture, she reveals how queering Christianity—that is, disrupting simplistic ways of thinking about self and other—can illuminate contemporary Christian faith. Pushing well past the notion that “Christian love = tolerance,” Edman offers a bold alternative: the recognition that queer people can help Christians better understand their fundamental calling and the creation of sacred space where LGBTQ Christians are seen as gifts to the church.
By bringing queer ethics and Christian theology into conversation, Edman also shows how the realities of queer life demand a lived response of high moral caliber—one that resonates with the ethical path laid down by Christianity. Lively and impassioned, Edman proposes that queer experience be celebrated as inherently valuable, ethically virtuous, and illuminating the sacred.
A rich and nuanced exploration, Queer Virtue mines the depths of Christianity’s history, mission, and core theological premises to call all Christians to a more authentic and robust understanding of their faith.
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Introducing Queer Virtue: What LGBTQ People Know About Life and Love and How It Can Revitalize Christianity, a groundbreaking book that will challenge your beliefs and revolutionize your understanding of faith. Written by the Reverend Elizabeth Edman, an openly lesbian Episcopal priest and advocate for LGBTQ justice, this book delves into the core tenets of Christianity and how the queer experience can enrich and transform the Church.
At its heart, Christianity calls for the breaking of false binaries and the challenging of societal norms. Edman argues that queer identity, with its inherent ability to disrupt simplistic ways of thinking, aligns perfectly with the teachings of Christianity. This radical perspective not only challenges stereotypes but also highlights the valuable contributions that LGBTQ people can make to the church.
By bringing queer ethics and Christian theology into dialogue, Edman encourages Christians to embrace a more authentic understanding of their faith. Queer Virtue invites readers to celebrate and honor the inherent value and ethical virtue found within the LGBTQ experience. It sheds light on the need for a more inclusive and accepting church, where LGBTQ individuals are seen as cherished gifts rather than marginalized outsiders.
Queer Virtue goes beyond the surface level understanding that “Christian love equals tolerance” and invites readers to explore the profound moral implications of the queer experience. Through a rich exploration of Christianity's history, mission, and core theological premises, Edman offers a thought-provoking and enlightening read that will leave you with a deepened sense of faith.
Ready to challenge your perceptions and embrace a more inclusive Christianity? Grab your copy of Queer Virtue today and embark on a journey towards a revitalized and transformed faith. Click here to learn more!
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