“Affirmative: Why You Can Say Yes to the Bible and Yes to People Who Are LGBTQI+”
by Jonathan Tallon
Richardson Jones Press, 2023, 155 Pages

At A Glance: “Affirmative” argues that the Bible supports the full inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in the church, challenging misinterpretations of scripture that have been used to exclude them.

Overview: “Affirmative: Why You Can Say Yes to the Bible and Yes to People Who Are LGBTQI+” by Jonathan Tallon addresses the conflict many Christians feel between accepting LGBTQI+ individuals and adhering to scripture. Tallon argues that biblical verses often cited as condemning 2SLGBTQIA+ people have been misinterpreted due to being taken out of context.

He demonstrates how the Bible can, in fact, support the full inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in the church. The book is designed to be straightforward and accessible, while still grounded in rigorous scholarship, aiming to resolve the perceived tensions between biblical faithfulness and the acceptance of 2SLGBTQIA+ people.

As a biblical studies tutor and an experienced educator on this topic, Tallon brings over a decade of experience in helping diverse Christian communities understand and embrace 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion.

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