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Our Tribe: Queer Folks, God, Jesus, and the Bible

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I purchased "Our Tribe" during a time of spiritual searching. Feeling alienated intellectually, and as a woman, from the church of my youth I hoped I might find similarities between mine and gay experience. Reverend Wilson writes in a bravely honest, deliberate, thoughtful, and challenging way. I was heartened at many points in the book, and laughed with relief at many of her insights.

Reverend Wilson proves that "thinking" and "Christian" are not opposing terms. And in her thoughtfulness she draws forth the warmth of Spirit that is available to all God's children.

"Our Tribe" is the "Febreeze" of religion, removing the nasty must and mold, while letting in fresh air and light.

When you finally admit that you have not "straightened" yourself out, and neither can your church. This book offers a sincere look at your relationship with God, your sexuality, and the bible.

The Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson's very readable and engaging presentation is inspiring and gives the reader a glimpse into the heart of a lesbian and clearly Christian pastor. The book radiates the warmth of God's love and challenges the reader to a deeper commitment to discipleship. It would have been even better and would have received 5 stars had the publisher retained more of the material from the original work. Why did they drop so much out? A great book to read and give as gifts to friends and family who simply don't get what it means to be gay and Christian or who are looking for a way to deepen their Christian walk.

Wow, what an experience. This book doesn't try to apologise for being gay or lesbian friendly, affirming and encouraging. The author gently relates a history of a people totally focussed on loving God but who must continually demonstrate their resilience and love for a church which does not accept homosexuality or transgendered people. It is unlikely that anyone will instantly agree with each tenet of the author but Rev Wilson does take an orderly, sensitive approach to helping us see historical perspectives which have often been misread or mistranslated and so have lead to incredibly severe persecution of sexual minorities. Rev Wilson then goes on to stretch our views of what a truly inclusive church could look like. I was challenged, sometimes unable to hold the book or think about what I was told and sometimes unable to put it down. A great primer for people new to the gay/lesbian scene or caring people who want to understand more.

In a day when the marginalized are encouraged to read the scriptures for themselves,and not have them spoonfed or crammed down their throats, this is good news indeed. Surely a gay historian kept the notes for the temple decorations, and another told us about Vashti and Esther; Did David and Jonothan have a platonic relationship? And what about John? Nancy Wilson gives queer folk a whole new perspective.

Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson's ground-breaking book is a must read for GLBT spiritulists.