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Nothing has exposed the gap between the church and the broader society quite like the cultural argument over sexuality. Relationships, identities, orientations and even seemingly straightforward concepts such as gender have cut battle lines between the church and the world. In the fog of war and the cloud of conflict, it's increasingly hard to see our way clearly.
There is hope, however. Debra Hirsch has seen it firsthand—in meaningful lifelong relationships with LGBT friends and neighbors, in Christian fellowships and in movements that have held a concern for people created in God's image and a high view of the Bible's teaching on sexuality in constructive tension. When you consider the world from the perspective of God's kingdom mission, it turns out the smoke clears and a redemptive imagination takes root.
Discover a holistic, biblical vision of sex and gender that honors God and offers good news to the world.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction: The Backstory
1. Oh My God! Sexuality Meets Spirituality
Section One: Where Have All the Sexy Christians Gone?
2. Modesty Gone Mad
3. Jesus…Sex Symbol?
Section Two: Bits, Bobs and Tricky Business
4. The 8 Fundamentals of Sex
5. Gender Matters
6. Uncomfortable Sex Positions
7. Bi Now, Gay Later?
8. Limping Straight to Heaven
Section Three: The Mission of Christian Sexuality
9. The Bent Scapegoat
10. Imago Gay
11. Re-Sexing the Church
Conclusion: The Dreaded End
Über den Autor
Deb Hirsch is a speaker, church leader, and writer who has led churches in both Australia and Los Angeles. She is one of the founders of Forge Mission Training Network and is a member of the Forge America national team. She is the coauthor (with Alan Hirsch) of Untamed, and her book Redeeming Sex reflects her own journey and attempts to bring new conversations about sexuality into the context of the church. Deb has been involved in social work, community development and as a trained counselor has worked in the field of sexuality for over twenty-five years. She and her husband live in community with others in Los Angeles.