Hartke shows many ways the Bible urges us to embrace those who are not like us, just as Jesus did. It was here that I came to believe Transforming would be as outstanding a tool for cisgender parents and pastors as it would be for transgender Christians like me, who can use some tools to find their way in the Christian community.
Hartke deftly weaves biblical stories with the life stories of real transgender people, including himself. "Harke starts teaching theology how I have always wanted to teach, but have never been sure I got right: teaching like Jesus. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. By introducing transgender issues and language and providing stories of both biblical characters and real-life narratives from transgender Christians living today, Hartke helps readers visualize a more inclusive Christianity, equipping them with the confidence and tools to change both the church and the world. Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians provides access into an underrepresented and misunderstood community and will change the way readers think about transgender people, faith, and the future of Christianity. Into this void, Austen Hartke offers a biblically based, educational, and affirming resource to shed light and wisdom on this modern gender landscape. Years later, many people-even many LGBTQ allies-still lack understanding of gender identity and the transgender experience. In 2014, Time magazine announced that America had reached "the transgender tipping point," suggesting that transgender issues would become the next civil rights frontier.
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