“Jesus Acted Up: A Gay and Lesbian Manifesto”
Robert Goss
HarperSanFrancisco, 1993, 240 Pages

At A Glance: “Jesus Acted Up: A Gay and Lesbian Manifesto” challenges religious homophobia and advocates for the inclusion of gay and lesbian Christians in churches, presenting Jesus as a model of radical, anti-establishment activism.

Overview: “Jesus Acted Up: A Gay and Lesbian Manifesto” by Robert Goss, a former Jesuit priest and gay activist, challenges the institutional religious norms with a compelling argument that Jesus himself was a radical activist, advocating anti-establishment principles. The book urges churches to embrace inclusivity by opening their congregations to gay and lesbian Christians, addressing the deep-rooted homophobia in religious institutions. Goss presents a provocative and enlightening perspective, urging a transformative shift towards acceptance and equality within the Christian faith.

Also by this author:
“Queering Christ: Beyond Jesus Acted Up”
“Queering Christianity: Finding a Place at the Table for LGBTQI Christians”
“Take Back the Word: A Queer Reading of the Bible”
“Gay Catholic Priests and Clerical Sexual Misconduct: Breaking”
“The Queer Bible Commentary (2nd Edition)”
“Unlocking Orthodoxies For Inclusive Theologies”

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