Struggling in Good Faith: LGBTQI Inclusion from 13 American Religious Perspectives
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (832 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1594736022 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
An important book, a must-read. This is a must read book. It is a book that addresses modern concerns. It speaks about the views of thirteen religious groups concerning LGBTQI: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and intersex. It offers the views of thirteen religious group about these people. They are the Black church, Buddhism, Mormons, Episcopal Chur. A book I've been waiting for I have been interested in this topic for a long time and have read and searched much of the literature on it, but always knew there was plenty of information I was missing. This book is something I only wish had come earlier. It provides a great overview of 13 denominations providing the base of what you need to know whether you're familiar wit
Of particular use and interest to those who regularly work in multifaith environments such as chaplains and pastoral counselors. This richly textured treasury will enlighten your mind, expand your heart and show you ways to engage more fully with the uniqueness of each person and the complexity of each religious tradition.”Diane M. Religion and LGBTQI rights are not at odds with one another and this book helps to show that."Rabbi Denise L. Powerfully outlines the challenges and opportunities ahead."Rick Davis, western regional director, Lambda Legal"A wonderful compendium of resources. Clergy of all faith traditions will also find this a valuable resource.”
Wrestling with issues and struggling for better understanding of one's fellow human beings is at the center of every religion, no matter how old or new, narrow or expansive, Western or Eastern, that religion is. This accessible resource explores thirteen faith traditions that wrestle with LGBTQI inclusion, documenting the challenges and transformation of American religion.Faith Traditions Covered: The Black Church • Buddhism • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) • The Episcopal Church • First Nations (Native American) • Hinduism • Judaism • The Lutheran Church • Islam • The Presbyterian Church • Protestant Evangelical Traditions • The Roman Catholic Church • Unitarian Universalism. A multifaceted sourcebook telling the powerful story of reconciliation, celebration and struggle for LGBTQI inclusion across the American religious landscape."No matter what stage in the process of change, religious belief is unveiled in all its dynamism in t
She also served at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah in New York City, the world's largest LGBTQI synagogue.D'vorah Rose, BCC, a multifaith healthcare chaplain, rabbi and palliative care and hospice nurse, consults with and advises healthcare institutions throughout the United States and internationally on the intersections of religious and cultural diversity, pluralism and healthcare status, with a specific focus on historically underserved communities, including LGB