“God Vs. Gay?: The Religious Case for Equality“
by Jay Michaelson
Beacon Press, 2012, 212 pages

At A Glance: The book argues that the Bible and many religious traditions actually support the equality and dignity of 2SLGBTQIA+ people, advocating for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights based on religious, not just secular, grounds.

Overview: In his compelling work, Jay Michaelson challenges traditional religious narratives that oppose 2SLGBTQIA+ equality by presenting a different interpretation of biblical texts and religious traditions. Michaelson, a Bible scholar and activist, argues persuasively that the Bible does not prohibit homosexuality and that, in fact, the majority of our shared religious traditions advocate for the full equality and dignity of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. His book is both accessible and provocative, aiming to reshape the conversation around religion and 2SLGBTQIA+ rights by demonstrating that support for equality is not in spite of religion but is deeply rooted in religious principles themselves.

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