Unashamed : a coming-out guide for LGBTQ Christians / Amber Cantorna.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cantorna, Amber, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gay people--Religious life.

Gay people.

Sexual minorities--Religious life.

Sexual minorities.

Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Homosexuality.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (135 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Louisville, Kentucky : Westminster John Knox Press, [2019]

Summary:

On a daily basis, author and LGBTQ advocate Amber Cantorna receives emails asking the same question: How does one reconcile their sexuality with their faith? Depression, despair, and thoughts of suicide often haunt LGBTQ Christians as they feel unable to imagine the possibility of living a happy, fulfilling life as an LGBTQ person of faith. As.

Contents:

Intro

Advance Praise for Unashamed

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Introduction

1. You Are Not Broken: Demolishing Internalized Homophobia/Transphobia

2. Claiming Hope: Reestablishing Your Worth as a Child of God and Fostering Self-Acceptance

3. We Need One Another: Building an Affirming Community

4. How Do I Know If I'm Ready?: Preparing to Come Out

5. Taking the Leap of Faith: Coming Out to Your Loved Ones

6. Boundaries Are Not Disrespectful: Setting Healthy Boundaries

7. Am I Worth It?: The Value of Tending to Your Soul

8. "I Love You, but . . .": Coping with Conditional Love

9. If Your Heart Is Aching: Restoring What's Been Lost

10. Did You Not Know What the Divine Can Do with Your Diversity?: Embracing Who You Are

Acknowledgments

Notes

Recommended Resources

Excerpt from The Bible's Yes to Same-Sex Marriage: New Edition with Study Guide, by Mark Achtemeier.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781611649369

1611649366