Changing Our Mind - by David P Gushee (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Rethink traditional evangelical Christian teachings about LGBTQ inclusion. Gushee takes the reader along his personal and theological journey as Bible study, research and prayer changed his mind about inclusion in the Church.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Changing Our Mind has helped thousands of families and congregations carefully and compassionately rethink traditional religious teachings about full LGBTQ inclusion. </strong></p><p>Christian denominations and churches everywhere struggle with the issue of LGBTQ inclusion. With growing scientific evidence, our wider society has taken big steps, but too many religious families and communities have not kept up. As much as ever, many people still experience deep condemnation by evangelical and other churches, getting kicked out or altogether leaving. Dr. David Gushee offers a powerful, inspiring message of hope and healing by helping Christians to return to Bible study, prayer, and reflection in a way that creates a vision for a more inclusive church.</p><p>Arguably America's leading Christian ethicist, Gushee has written many helpful books for churches, discussion groups, and individuals. He is the author of the "Evangelical Declaration Against Torture" and drafted the "Evangelical Climate Initiative." His <em>Kingdom Ethics</em> is on pastors' bookshelves nationwide. Now, in what he describes as the most important book of his career as a Christian teacher, Gushee gives us this encouraging discussion on how he changed his mind. </p><p>From his own careful Bible study, research, and prayer, Gushee takes us along an conversational theological journey. In one book, he concisely marks out every single component of historic Christian sexual morality. He covers all of the relevant biblical passages and all the theological positions, including the key argument of creation. With a careful study of context and biblical language, he walks us through a principled discussion that is respectful of traditionalists while calling for inclusion and the end of contempt. This definitive third edition also includes Gushee's response to critics and a study guide for small group discussion.</p><p>Author Brian McLaren calls Changing Our Mind </em>"deep, thoughtful and brilliant . . . [and] refreshingly clear and understandable." It is an eminently useful handbook for any individual or organization that wants to better contextualize traditional church teachings, which have been and must continue to change.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"For decades now, David Gushee has earned the reputation as America's leading evangelical ethicist. In this book, he admits that he has been wrong on the LGBT issue. He explains why he has changed his mind and heart. Not only is David Gushee's work deep, thoughtful and brilliant; and not only is David philosophically and theologically careful and astute; he is also refreshingly clear and understandable by 'common people' who know neither philosophical nor theological mumbo jumbo." </p><p><strong>Brian D. McLaren Author, activist and theologian</strong></p><p>"It's hard to name a more rapidly evolving religious issue than attitudes toward homosexuality." David Gushee offers "an alternative kind of spirit and vision for Christian readers."</p><p><strong>Publisher's Weekly</strong></p><p>"This book "will be a challenge to some, an inspiration to others, but a gift to all who find themselves at some point on this journey."</p><p><strong>Wesley Granberg-Michaelson, evangelical leader and author</strong></p><p>"I have been longing for just this book for many years and I can't recommend it more highly. "</p><p><strong>Sharon Groves, Vice-President for Partner Engagement at Auburn Seminary</strong></p><p>"David Gushee addresses one of the most controverted issues in our time, and does so with wisdom and grace."</p><p><strong>James V. Brownson, author of</strong> <em><strong>Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church's Debate on Same-Sex Relationships</strong></em></p><br>
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