We were baptized too : claiming God's grace for lesbians and gays /

Within the liturgy, congregations pledge to accept, love, forgive, and nurture the newly baptized member. The church, however, often lives out this covenant selectively, forcing its gay/lesbian members into silence, alienation, and doubt. We Were Baptized Too challenges the church to take seriously...

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Main Authors: Alexander, Marilyn Bennett, 1961- (Author), Preston, James, 1964- (Author)
Other Authors: Tutu, Desmond (writer of foreword.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Louisville, Kentucky : Westminster John Knox Press, [1996]
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:Within the liturgy, congregations pledge to accept, love, forgive, and nurture the newly baptized member. The church, however, often lives out this covenant selectively, forcing its gay/lesbian members into silence, alienation, and doubt. We Were Baptized Too challenges the church to take seriously its understanding of Baptism and Communion as a means of grace, justice, and liberation.
Item Description:The Cushing Library/Women & Gender Studies copy was acquired as part of The Don Kelly Research Collection of Gay Literature and Culture.
Physical Description:xix, 139 pages ; 22 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-139).
ISBN:0664256287
9780664256289