Bible Study

Morehouse Publishing 9781640653375 $14.95 paper | 5.5 x 8.5 | 128 pages March 17, 2021

Those Seven References

A Study of the References to “Homosexuality” in the Bible and Their Impact on the Queer Community of Faith John F. Dwyer A thoughtful analysis of the faulty rationale behind Christian anti-gay bias. There have been enormous strides toward equality for the queer community in recent years. There have also been regressive local legislative actions seeking to limit those national steps toward equality. Many of those who have led these regressive efforts are individuals steeped in purposeful ignorance, bias, tribalism, and a radicalization of faithful beliefs, misleading their congregations and influencing legislators. Personhood, the intense value of our individuality, cannot be made less by these few passages of scripture: God’s love for our uniqueness is not compromised by oft misinterpreted verses. Having knowledge and words to counter baseless accusations can disarm those who would use these passages as weapons of exclusion and judgement, and can empower the queer community to live confidently in God’s love. “John Dwyer masterfully navigates the reader through a biblical journey of re-discovery. . . . This is a must-read not only for the LGBTQIA+ community but also for anyone who seeks to be an ally in the building of the Beloved Community.” —The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson, Eleventh Bishop of Missouri JOHN F. DWYER is an Episcopal priest who has served the church in both seminary and parish settings, and had legal and corporate work experiences prior to being ordained. Throughout his life, he has searched for ways to witness to and express the all-inclusive love of God, particularly as a married gay man.

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