"Repent of the Sins of Homophobia": The Rise of Queer Mennonite Leaders

Across North America, Mennonites are widely regarded to be among the most conservative of Christian groups. But in recent decades, Mennonite understandings of LGBTQ+ identity have transformed faith communities, as the engagement of social media-conscious activists such as Pink Menno have contributed...

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Main Author: Goossen, Rachel Waltner 1960- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Californiarnia Press [2021]
In: Nova religio
Year: 2021, Volume: 24, Issue: 3, Pages: 68-95
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B USA / Mennonites / Homosexuality / LGBT / Religious change
RelBib Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
CH Christianity and Society
KBQ North America
KDH Christian sects
Further subjects:B Denomination
B Leadership
B Queer
B Anabaptism
B Ordination
B Schism, Shunning
B Homophobia
B Mennonite
B LGBTQ+
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