The Gospel of Inclusion, Revised Edition: A Christian Case for Lgbt+ Inclusion in the Church - Paperback

by Brandan J. Robertson (Author), David P. Gushee (Foreword by)

One of the most fiercely debated topics in modern Christianity centers on the inclusion of sexual and gender minorities into the full life of the church. Dozens of scholars have stepped forward, seeking to make a compelling case for LGBT+ inclusion based on their contextualized reading of the six traditional passages that refer to homosexuality in Scripture. But these arguments alone fall short of providing a comprehensive framework for radical inclusion of LGBT+ people. In The Gospel of Inclusion, pastor and public theologian Brandan Robertson offers a compelling assessment of the biblical texts, cultural context, and modern social movements to suggest that the entire thrust of the Christian gospel calls the church towards the deconstruction of all oppressive systems and structures and towards the creation of a world that celebrates the full spectrum of human diversity as a reflection of God's creative intention.

Author Biography

Brandan Robertson (BA, MTh) is the lead pastor of Missiongathering Christian Church in San Diego and a noted public theologian and activist at the intersections of spirituality and social renewal. He is the author and contributing author to eight books, including True Inclusion: Creating Communities of Radical Embrace.