Ellen Lewin
- Published in print:
- 2018
- Published Online:
- September 2018
- ISBN:
- 9780226537177
- eISBN:
- 9780226537344
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- DOI:
- 10.7208/chicago/9780226537344.003.0006
- Subject:
- Society and Culture, Gay and Lesbian Studies
TFAM's outreach to those long demeaned in the black church is understood within the doctrine of radical inclusivity and this chapter explores its expansiveness and possible limitations. An important ...
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TFAM's outreach to those long demeaned in the black church is understood within the doctrine of radical inclusivity and this chapter explores its expansiveness and possible limitations. An important aspect of TFAM's vision of its future is expressed in the encouragement of seminary or other education, fostering an understanding of Christianity as linked to particular historical and cultural contexts. Such understanding enables TFAM to circulate interpretations of biblical texts that do not disparage LGBT lives. Along these lines, TFAM is dedicated to broad notions of where spiritual truth may lie, opening up to the doctrines of non-Christians.Less
TFAM's outreach to those long demeaned in the black church is understood within the doctrine of radical inclusivity and this chapter explores its expansiveness and possible limitations. An important aspect of TFAM's vision of its future is expressed in the encouragement of seminary or other education, fostering an understanding of Christianity as linked to particular historical and cultural contexts. Such understanding enables TFAM to circulate interpretations of biblical texts that do not disparage LGBT lives. Along these lines, TFAM is dedicated to broad notions of where spiritual truth may lie, opening up to the doctrines of non-Christians.
Ellen Lewin
- Published in print:
- 2018
- Published Online:
- September 2018
- ISBN:
- 9780226537177
- eISBN:
- 9780226537344
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- DOI:
- 10.7208/chicago/9780226537344.001.0001
- Subject:
- Society and Culture, Gay and Lesbian Studies
This book explores the worship and community central to the Fellowship of Affirming Ministries (TFAM), a coalition of predominantly African American, LGBT congregations with a Pentecostal style of ...
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This book explores the worship and community central to the Fellowship of Affirming Ministries (TFAM), a coalition of predominantly African American, LGBT congregations with a Pentecostal style of worship. TFAM's central doctrine is "radical inclusivity," a commitment to embrace all those who might have been rejected or marginalized by mainstream black churches, but which has been expanded to include all persons regardless of race, sexuality, or religious background. The book looks closely at how TFAM worship is legitimated through the use of historical insignia of black culture, how it challenges traditional concepts of charismatic leadership, and how it elaborates ideas about authenticity.Less
This book explores the worship and community central to the Fellowship of Affirming Ministries (TFAM), a coalition of predominantly African American, LGBT congregations with a Pentecostal style of worship. TFAM's central doctrine is "radical inclusivity," a commitment to embrace all those who might have been rejected or marginalized by mainstream black churches, but which has been expanded to include all persons regardless of race, sexuality, or religious background. The book looks closely at how TFAM worship is legitimated through the use of historical insignia of black culture, how it challenges traditional concepts of charismatic leadership, and how it elaborates ideas about authenticity.
