First published 2019
Pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber tackles the topic that makes believers most uncomfortable: sex. She argues that the church needs a reformation in how it approaches sexuality and gender. Bolz-Weber shares stories from her own experience and those of her parishioners, weaving them together with biblical texts and theological analysis. She examines how traditional church teachings about sex have caused real harm to believers. The pastor confronts issues of patriarchy, gender roles, and sexual orientation with direct honesty. Her goal is not destruction but healing. Bolz-Weber believes the Gospel itself can repair the wounds that religious institutions have inflicted on people's understanding of their own sexuality and worth.
Genres: gender-studies, religion, non-fiction, 21st-century, christianity, academic
Vibes: direct, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: confronting-tradition, personal-stories
Period: 21st-Century
200 pages · Hardcover · Convergent Books
Content warnings: homophobia, sexism, transphobia