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Open Wide the Gates: An Argument for Welcome, Affirmation, and Inclusion of Gay and Lesbian People in the Local Church
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ISBN10: 1666777730
ISBN13: 9781666777734
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Published: Oct 13 2023
Pages: 498
Weight: 1.45
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781666777734
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Published: Oct 13 2023
Pages: 498
Weight: 1.45
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The culture wars show no sign of abating. Same-sex sexuality continues to be one of the most brutal and bloody fronts in those wars and Christians, the fiercest combatants. Friendships, families, churches, and denominations continue to draw their lines-in-the-sand, split, and go their separate ways. Meanwhile, the lives of many, young and old, are deeply scarred and some even lost in the crossfire. It doesn't have to be that way! Challenging the arguments that perpetuate that conflict, Open Wide the Gates presents a carefully developed biblical, theological, and ethical argument for the welcome, affirmation, and inclusion of gays and lesbians in the life and ministry of the local church. Its irenic tone and clearly articulated presentation provides pastors, denominational leaders, and concerned laypeople with a reliable guide for navigating these often-turbulent waters. In this comprehensive study, Brian D. Cunnington points to a path forward, a path for following Jesus in the twenty-first century characterized by grace, love, and hope; a path that demonstrates the radical presence of God's kingdom here on earth for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation.
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