Coming out as sacrament
Book Description
In a groundbreaking exploration of faith and identity, Chris Glaser presents a transformative perspective on one of the most profound personal journeys many individuals face. Drawing from his experience as both a Christian author and activist, Glaser reveals how the act of coming out transcends mere personal disclosure to become a deeply sacred experience.
This thoughtful work examines how sexual minorities, frequently excluded from traditional church sacraments, discover extraordinary pathways to the divine through their own authentic self-revelation. Glaser weaves together personal narratives and biblical wisdom to demonstrate that coming out carries profound spiritual significance, paralleling ancient practices of vulnerability and offering.
The author presents coming out as an act of courage that mirrors sacrificial traditions, creating space for divine presence and fostering genuine reconciliation. Through careful analysis of scripture and lived experience, he illustrates how this deeply personal process functions as a conduit for grace, offering participants and witnesses alike an encounter with unconditional divine love.
Glaser's compassionate approach bridges the often painful divide between faith communities and LGBTQ+ individuals, suggesting that authenticity itself becomes a form of worship. This engaging exploration invites readers to reconsider traditional understandings of sacrament while honoring the sacred dimensions of truth-telling and self-acceptance. The book offers hope and spiritual framework for anyone navigating the intersection of sexual identity and religious faith.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~4 hours)
🕉️ Tradition: Christianity
📄 Length: 153 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Coming out (Sexual orientation)
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects of Homosexuality
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Homosexuality
- ✓ Explore Homosexuality, religious aspects, christianity
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Gays, religious life
- ✓ Explore Coming out (sexual identity)
