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The following list consists mostly of books for those who are exploring, or would like to begin exploring, sexuality and Christianity. The primary list is in alphabetical order by author. If you'd like to recommend a book for our list, or would be interested in writing a review, please contact us by e-mail.

NEW!

The Queer Bible Commentary
Mona West, Robert Goss, Deryn Guest and Thomas Bohache, eds.

By Rev. Mona West, Rev. Nancy Wilson and Rev. Troy Perry
Take Back the Word: A Queer Reading of the Bible,
Bob Goss and Mona West, eds.

A
mazing Grace! Stories of Lesbian and Gay Faith
,
Fr. Malcolm Boyd and Rev. Nancy Wilson, Editors
Our Tribe: Queer Folks, God, Jesus, and the Bible,
Rev. Nancy Wilson
Don't Be Afraid Anymore: The Story of Reverend Troy Perry and the Metropolitan Community Churches,
Rev. Troy D. Perry, Thomas L.P. Swicegood

The Lord Is My Shepherd and He Knows I'm Gay
,
Rev. Troy D. Perry

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Queer Spirituality, Rev. Mona West, Ph.D.
The Bible and Homosexuality, Rev. Mona West, Ph.D.
Coming Out as Sacrament, Rev. Mona West, Ph.D.
Power of the Bible, Rev. Mona West, Ph.D.
Our Story Too: Reading the Bible with “New Eyes” Rev. Nancy Wilson
Homosexuality: Not a Sin, Not a Sickness, Rev. Donald Eastman
Homosexuality and the Bible, UFMCC Publication
HIV/AIDS: Is It God's Judgment?, UFMCC Publication

Resource: Gay Christian Books and More - including Queer Bible Commentary edited by Rev. West and others, and Fish Can't fly by Tom Murray

List of Gay films compiled by Frank Swilling http://www.cs.cmu.edu/afs/andrew.cmu.edu/usr/out/public/Filmlist

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A B C D
Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality, John Boswell
Gay Priest: An Inner Journey, Malcolm Boyd
The Christian Argument for Gays and Lesbians in the Military: Essays by    Mainline Church Leaders, John J. Carey
A Place to Start: Toward an Unapologetic Gay Liberation Theology,
J. Michael Clark
AIDS, God, and Faith: Continuing the Dialogue on Constructing Gay Theology,
Ronald E. Long, J. Michael Clark
Constructing Gay Theology, Michael L. Stemmeler, J. Michael Clark
A Defiant Celebration: Theological Ethics and Gay Sexuality, J. Michael Clark
Gay Being, Divine Presence: Essays in Gay Spirituality: The Ganymede Papers, J. Michael Clark
In God s Image - Christian Witness to the Need For Gay/Lesbian Equality in
the Eyes of the Church
, Robert Warren Cromey
Coming Out of Homosexuality: New Freedom for Men & Women, Lori Rentzel, Bob Davies
Coming Out Spiritually: The Next Step, Christian de la Huerta

E F G H I

In The Courts of the Lord, James Ferry
Embracing the Exile: Healing Journeys of Gay Christians, John E. Fortunato Caught in the Crossfire: Helping Christians Debate Homosexuality, Donald E. Messer, Sally B. Geis
Come Home! Reclaiming Spirituality and Community as Gay Men and Lesbians, Chris Glaser
Coming Out as Sacrament, Chris Glaser
Coming Out to God: Prayers for Lesbians and Gays and Their Families and Friends, Chris Glaser
The Communion of Life, Chris Glaser
Reformation of the Heart, Chris Glaser
Uncommon Calling: a Gay Christian's Struggle to Serve the Church, Chris Glaser
The Word Is Out: Daily Reflections on the Bible for Lesbians and Gay Men, Chris Glaser
Beyond Moralism: A Contemporary View of the Ten Commandments, John Shelby Spong, Denise G. Haines
Congregations in Conflict: The Battle Over Homosexuality, Keith Hartman
Our Passion for Justice: Images of Power, Sexuality and Liberation, Carter Heyward
What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality, Daniel Helminiask, PH.D, John S. Spong
The Antigay Agenda: Orthodox Vision and the Christian Right, Didi Herman
Can Homophobia Be Cured? Wrestling with Questions that Challenge the Church, Bruce Hilto

J K L M N

Gays Under Grace: A Gay Christian's Response to Homosexuality, Maury Johnston
Openly Gay, Openly Christian: How the Bible Really is Gay Friendly, Rev. Samuel Kader
From Wounded Hearts: Faith Stories of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered People and Those Who Love Them, Roberta Showalter Kreider
Are Gay Rights Right? Making Sense of the Controversy, Roger Magnuson
Gay Rights or Wrongs: A Christian's Guide to Homosexual Issues and Ministry, Michael Mazzalong
The Church and the Homosexual, John J. McNeill
Freedom, Glorious Freedom: The Spiritual Journey to the Fullness of Life for Gays, Lesbians, and Everybody Else
, John J. McNeill
Taking a Chance on God: Liberating Theology for Gays, Lesbians, and Their Lovers, Families and Friends, John J. McNeill
The Churches Speak on Homosexuality: Official Statements from Religious Bodies and Ecumenical Organizations, J. Gordon Melton
Between Two Gardens: Reflections on Sexuality and Religious Experience, James B. Nelson
Body Theology, James B. Nelson
Embodiment: An Approach to Sexuality and Christian Theology, James B. Nelson

O P Q R

Coming Out Within: Stages of Spiritual Awakening for Lesbians and Gay Men, Craig O'Neill
The Broken Image: Restoring Personal Wholeness Through Healing Prayer, Leanne Payne
But Lord, They're Gay, Rev. Sylvia Pennington
Holy Homosexuals: The Truth about Being Gay or Lesbian and Christian, Michael S. Piazza
Beyond the AIDS Crisis: Christian Ministry to the Gay Community
, Greg Reid
Ex-Gay! No Way: Recovery from Ex-Gay Ministries, Jallen Rix

S T U V W X Y Z

Is The Homosexual My Neighbor?, Latha Dawson Scanzoni
The New Testament and Homosexuality, Robin Scroggs,
Beyond Moralism: A Contemporary View of the Ten Commandments, John S. Spong, Denise G. Haines
Here I Stand: My Struggle for a Christianity of Integrity, Love, and Equality, John S. Spong
Living in Sin: A Bishop Rethinks Human Sexuality, John S. Spong
Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism: A Bishop Rethinks the Meaning of Scripture, John S. Spong
What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality, Daniel A. Helminiak, Ph.D., John S. Spong
Why Christianity Must Change or Die: A Bishop Speaks to Believers in Exile, John S. Spong
Constructing Gay Theology: Proceedings of the Gay Men's Issues in Religion Consultation of the American Academy of Religion, Fall 1989, Michael L. Stemmeler, J. Michael Clark
The Prodigal Soul,
Marge Stolte
Religion Is a Queer Thing: A Guide to the Christian Faith for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered People, Elizabeth Stuart
Coming Out While Staying In: Struggles and Celebrations of Lesbians, Gays, and Bisexuals in the Church, Leanne McCall Tigert
More than Welcome: Learning to Embrace Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Persons in the Church, Maurine C. Waun
Stranger at the Gate, Mel White
Counseling and Homosexuality (Resources for Christian Counseling, Vol 15), Earl D. Wilson 
The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancy

If you'd like to recommend a book for our list, or would be interested in writing a review, please contact us by e-mail.