Intersectional Theology by Grace Ji-Sun Kim and Susan M. Shaw
Intersectional Theology is an amazing book that uses the authors own stories to demonstrate what intersectionality is. The authors talk about the history of intersectionality, and then apply it as a lens through which theology can be lived out. This is an amazing book that all theologians, pastors and Christians should read.
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Sexuality, Gender and the bible by james Brownson
In Bible, Gender and Sexuality Brownson explores the cultural background of why the Bible talks about sexuality and gender the way it does. This book is an excellent resource for those who want to delve deeper into the cultural context.
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Torn by Justin Lee
Through personal story, Torn explores the Churches response to homosexuality and how it is not clear cut. This is an excellent resource for those wanting to ‘dip their feet’ into the pool discussion.
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Bad Theology Kills by Kevin Garcia
In Bad Theology Kills, Garcia explores some of the toxic theology that has been perpetuated by the Church. They do a wonderful job looking at specific areas (like sex, hell and other areas of theology) and speaking truth to toxicity. While this book does contain some theologies that I would not agree with, this is a book that the Church has needed. Please note that this book contains strong language. I would not recommend this book if you get offended easily.
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Single, Gay, Christian by Gregory Coles
This book follows the life of Gregory Coles, a gay Christian. Coles has searched the Scriptures and come to the conclusion that aligns with the traditional view of marriage. While this is not where I have landed, I do believe that Coles demonstrates the struggle of coming to terms with both your faith and sexuality.
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LGBTQ+ People as ‘the other’ in Scripture
Scripture talks about how God’s people are to help those who live at the margins of society. This essay takes a look at how LGBTQ+ people can be identified as ‘the Other’ that Scripture talks about.
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Queer Theology: Beyond Apologetics by Linn Marie Tonstad
In her book, Tonstad beautifully describes what queer theology is and how we must go beyond mere queer apologetics. Queer Theology grapples with how queerness and Christian come together, using sex, money and death as some examples.
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Changing Our Mind by David Gushee
Gushee is a Christian ethicist, and one of his most notable works is Kingdom Ethics. This book differs from Kingdom Ethics, and actually recants how he sees the ethics of homosexuality. This is an easy to read, straightforward text that presents the arguments for full inclusion.
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God and the Gay Christian by Matthew Vines
God and the Gay Christian is a great introduction to understanding the clobber passages differently. This is an excellent resource for those wanting to begin to understand these passages in their historical and cultural contexts.
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Spiritual Friendship by Wesley Hill
This resource is a perfect resource for pastors, lay leaders and Church staff. Hill explores what friendship is, and how we have lost what it means to be a friend. He also explores how the Church needs to focus on the love that spiritual friendships can foster.
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Washed and Waiting by Wesley Hill
Washed and Waiting is a well written resource by Wesley Hill. It combines theological reflection and pastoral care for those gay Christians who are walking the path of Celibacy. While I have come to a different theological conclusion than Hill, I firmly believe this resource will help those who are striving for celibacy.
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Rainbow health ontario
Rainbow Health Ontario seeks to provide information and resources for the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Their website is full of health related resources that stem from sexual health to mental health. They also have resources to help find queer friendly practitioners.
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Sermons/Podcasts
‘What rattles you about queer inclusion in the Church?’ - Rattled Podcast. Click here to listen.