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Our Tribe: Queer Folks, God, Jesus, and the Bible (Paperback)

~ Nancy Wilson (Author)

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Wilson, chief ecumenical officer of the gay and lesbian-oriented Metropolitan Community Church, senior pastor of the MCC in Los Angeles and self-styled "lesbian ecu-terrorist," exudes pithy humor and hard-nosed boldness. With this wide-ranging mixture of anecdotal autobiography and piercing deconstruction of passages in the Old and New Testaments that buttress homophobia (she calls them "texts of terror"), she charges into the next millennium filled with sharp criticism for the determined insistence of Catholics, mainline Protestants and evangelical fundamentalists that "queer" believers be kept at arm's length (or even farther) from the reconciling embrace Jesus taught. Herself a savvy survivor of the MCC's struggle to gain admission to the National Council of Churches, Wilson recalls an NCC official's 1992 statement about homosexuality as "the most divisive issue in the church since slavery," and finds that it remains true in 1995. Still, she finds hope in the fact that the church's almost monolithic resistance may be beginning to crack from the critical mass of books by such pro-gay religious apostles as John Shelby Spong, Virginia Ramey Mollenkott and John Boswell, and in the burgeoning Christian commitment of many gays and lesbians themselves.
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Sometimes wisecracking and always spellbinding, Rev. Nancy Wilson spins tales from her life in the trenches as senior pastor of the Metropolitan Community Church of Los Angeles. On a mission to radicalize the mainstream church, she passionately proclaims a "queer theology" that can lead all Christians--gay, lesbian, and straight--into the next millennium. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Alamo Square Distributors (May 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1886360103
ISBN-13: 978-1886360105
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 9 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #443,402 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The "Febreeze" of Religion, August 29, 2000

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Can I Be Gay & Christian, July 24, 2000

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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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Reading, August 10, 2007

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars find queer folk in scripture
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. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read
Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson's ground-breaking book is a must read for GLBT spiritulists.

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Wow, what an experience. This book doesn't try to apologise for being gay or lesbian friendly, affirming and encouraging. Read more

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