Powerful insights from ministers, theologians, activists, leaders, artists and liturgists who are shaping the future."Christianity has been a source of the oppression of women, as well as a resource for unleashing women's full humanity. Feminist analysis and practice have recognized this. Feminist Christianity is reshaping religious institutions and religious life in more holistic, inclusive, and justice-focused ways."—from the IntroductionFeminism h...

In OtherWise Christian 2: Stories of Resistance*,* Mx Chris Paige has gathered together 30 transgender, non-binary, and intersex authors to share about their lived experience in relationship with Christian tradition.Having provided a detailed survey of relevant scripture in OtherWise Christian: A Guidebook for Transgender Liberation...

Virginia Ramey Mollenkott is a pioneer in the endeavors to integrate feminism with Christian theology, specifically evangelical theology. Desperate for Authenticity considers her personal development alongside her theological development to provide insight into her contributions in the scholarly arena. Dr. Mollenkott was one of the first evangelicals who demanded that concern for marginalized and vulnerable populations of people be nurtured. A foreword by Dr. Mollenkott is include...

The stories of transgender people reach back to the beginnings of recorded history. At this particular point in time the psychiatric, medical, and secular worlds are beginning to appreciate the authenticity of Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Bisexual, and Queer people. Sadly, many Christian churches and denominations continue to oppress and vilify the LGTBQ community. This is the story of a transgender man who has been an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church since 1984 and has quietly ...