“Religion is a Queer Thing: A Guide to the Christian Faith for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered People”
Elizabeth Stuart
Continuum, 1998, 152 Pages

At A Glance: “Religion is a Queer Thing” explores the rise of queer theology, highlighting how lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered Christians have increasingly shaped Christian theological discourse since the mid-1980s.

Overview: In “Religion is a Queer Thing: A Guide to the Christian Faith for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered People,” Elizabeth Stuart examines the emergence and development of “queer” theology since the mid-1980s. The book highlights how lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered Christians have gained confidence in articulating and theologically interpreting their own experiences. It showcases the formation of queer theology as a unique and significant strand within Christian theological discourse, reflecting the growing voice and influence of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in shaping contemporary religious thought and practice.

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