Queer Redemption: How queerness changes everything we know about Christianity

Queer Redemption explores what might happen if we take queer lives, loves, and relationships as read, and considers how this might shape Christian life, theology, and the Church as an institution. It follows the apologetics approach of Queer Holiness, advocating for a future where queerness is liberative for the whole church.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 29 February 2024
Publisher: Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd

What might happen if we take what we know about queer lives, loves, and relationships as read, rather than treating them as a matter of debate? This is the question posed by Charlie Bell, the acclaimed author of Queer Holiness, in his latest book, Queer Redemption. From this starting point, how might we do and think things differently in Christian life, our theology, and in the Church as an institution?

Queer Redemption follows the apologetics approach of Queer Holiness, which posits that the margins truly define the centre. In this future vision, queerness is not just a matter of individual identity or sexual orientation, but a liberating force for the whole church. Bell argues that the Church has often been guilty of marginalizing and oppressing queer people, but that there is a growing movement within the Church to embrace and celebrate queerness.

One of the key themes of Queer Redemption is the idea of intersectionality. Bell argues that queerness is not just a matter of individual identity, but is also deeply connected to issues of race, class, gender, and ability. Queer people have often been marginalized and oppressed not just because of their sexual orientation, but also because of their race, gender, or ability.

To address these issues, Queer Redemption offers a range of practical suggestions for how the Church can become more inclusive and welcoming to queer people. Bell suggests that the Church can start by creating more LGBTQ+ affirming spaces, such as worship services, Bible studies, and social groups. The Church can also work to educate its members about LGBTQ+ issues and history, and to challenge harmful stereotypes and assumptions.

In addition, Queer Redemption calls for the Church to engage in social justice and advocacy work on behalf of LGBTQ+ people. The Church can work to promote LGBTQ+ rights and protections, and to challenge discrimination and oppression in all its forms. The Church can also partner with other organizations and communities to promote social change and create a more just and equitable society.

Overall, Queer Redemption offers a hopeful and inspiring vision for a future when the margins truly define the centre, and queerness is truly liberative for the whole church. While there are still challenges and obstacles to overcome, Bell's book provides a roadmap for how the Church can move towards a more inclusive and affirming future.

Weight: 364g
Dimension: 142 x 222 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915412621