In The Children Are Free, Rev. Jeff Miner and John Tyler Connoley offer a comprehensive yet easy-to-read examination of the biblical evidence regarding loving same-sex relationships and God's attitude toward them.
In Chapter One, the authors lead the reader through a discussion of each of the six passages traditionally used against gay, lesbian, and bisexual people. They demonstrate how an anti-gay interpretation is a misapplication of these scriptures. 
In Chapter Two, Miner and Connoley turn our attention to the biblical stories and passages that affirm loving same-sex relationships. Did you know Jesus once met a gay person? Jesus' loving response is just one of the well-researched stories presented in this chapter.
Chapter Three asks readers to take seriously the call of Jesus to think more deeply about biblical rules.
And Chapter Four calls Christians to action, making a connection between the conflicts in the early Church and those occurring within the Church today.
This book belongs in the library of any Christian questioning the role of Scripture in the lives of gay, lesbian, and bisexual people, or the role of GLB people in the Church.

The Children Are Free: Reexamining the Biblical Evidence on Same-sex Relationships

Politics & Social Sciences

Rev. Jeff Miner

John Tyler Connoley

Social Sciences

LifeJourney Press

This is not your typical book of daily devotions! 
Join this unique group of writers in daily meditation, and quench your spiritual thirst with heart-felt, real-world reflections by fellow Christians who are lesbian, gay, transgender, straight and affirming, lay and clergy. You will find yourself never thirsty with the living water poured out in Quench! 
Each of the 100 entries in this book has three parts: Today's Scripture. After you read the day's passage, we recommend you take some time to meditate on it and ask yourself, What might God be saying to me from this? Does any word, phrase, or idea stand out? It may help to summarize your thoughts in a sentence or two before reading on. Our Thoughts. The authors will share what they have taken from the scripture. Thought for the Day. This is something you can take with you, to remember and ponder throughout the day.

Quench! refreshing devotionals by gay, trans, and affirming Christians

Religion & Spirituality

Robert Ferguson

Steve Adams

Keith J. Phillips

Theresa Benson

Pam Beutler

Tommy Chittenden

Deb Doty

Ben Lamb

Melody Merida

Kay Olry

John Seksay

Mark Shoup

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Christian Books & Bibles

The Children Are Free: Reexamining the Biblical Evidence on Same-sex Relationships (Audio Book on CD)

Rev. Tyler Connoley

Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson, Moderator of the Metropolitan Community Churches, explores the Bible's complex and often-misunderstood messages on homosexuality and diversity. Wilson explores eunuchs, same-sex relationships, sodomy, sexuality and healing, and other queer issues in scripture. She takes on the infamous "clobber texts" and places them in correct contexts. 
She moves from the "traditional," expected defense to the offense in treating the subject of homosexuality in scripture, which has evolved to Outing the Bible. 
In this volume, Wilson identifies a lost tribe of gays, lesbians, trans, and queer people who have struggled over millennia to maintain their ties to God despite a hostile Church. The Church she envisions has room for us all.

Outing the Bible: Queer Folks, God, Jesus, and the Christian Scriptures

Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson

This book explores the important work of the Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) to minister to lesbians, gays, trans people, prostitutes (both male and female), prisoners, HIV/AIDS patients, and more, told primarily from the point of view of the denomination's Moderator, Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson. 
Wilson's message shines with wit, insight, irony, righteous indignation, and empathy. Her stories will inspire you, break your heart, and fill you with hope. 
Outing the Church tells the story the MCC's efforts over more than 40 years to gain recognition and acceptance from other denominations. In conferences, meeting rooms, and occasional gay and lesbian bars, MCC leaders, including Wilson, fought a series of battles for respect from other denominations that called themselves "progressive." 
This book is a companion to "Outing the Bible", also by Rev. Wilson.

Outing the Church: 40 Years in the Queer Christian Movement

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