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For many Christians, "homosexuality" is an issue. It is often considered a matter of "us" versus "them," or worse, for gay men and women, a question of their behavior, not something intrinsic to their identity. Coming Out in Christianity examines this conflict from the point of view of a group of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Christians. It focuses on current and former members of two Metropolitan Community Churches in California that serve predominantly LGBT Christians. Based on original research, including more than 70 in-depth interviews, the book explores life histories, current beliefs, cultural settings, and community influences to learn what helped each forge an identity as both gay and Christian. These powerful case studies will help to deepen our understanding of both religion and personal identity.
Contents
Preliminary Table of Contents:
Preface
Prologue: A Tale of Two Communions
I. Identity
1. Converging and Diverging Roads
2. Christians Coming Out
II. Community
3. Creating a Space
4. Creating New Worlds
5. Re-Creating the World
III. Identity in Community
6. We Took the One Less Traveled
Epilogue: Roads Less Traveled
Appendix A. Index of Participants
Appendix B. UFMCC Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Doctrine
Appendix C. Survey Demographics
Notes
Selected Bibliography
Index
