Heavy Burdens Seven Ways LGBTQ Christians Experience Harm in the Church
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Heavy Burdens Seven Ways LGBTQ Christians Experience Harm in the Church by Bridget Eileen Rivera
Religious faith reduces the risk of suicide for virtually every American demographic except one: LGBTQ people. Generations of LGBTQ people have been alienated or condemned by Christian communities. Heavy Burdens helps Christians confront the ongoing effects of this legacy and empowers churches across the theological spectrum to navigate better paths forward. Book jacket.
Bridget Eileen Rivera is a sociologist completing her PhD at the City University of New York Graduate Center. A homeschool graduate and alum of Patrick Henry College, Rivera has become a leading voice on gay celibacy in the church, helping Christians better grapple with gender and sexuality in a divided culture. She has worked with a number of faith-based organizations, including Revoice, Christians for Social Action, and Preston Sprinkle's Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender, where she contributed to the Digital Leaders Forum. You can follow her on social media at @travelingnun.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781587434839 |
| ISBN 10 | 1587434830 |
| Title | Heavy Burdens Seven Ways LGBTQ Christians Experience Harm in the Church |
| Author | Bridget Eileen Rivera |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Baker Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2021-12-07 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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