David P. Gushee Livres

David P. Gushee shares his personal and theological transformation regarding LGBT inclusion within the Church. Through his journey, he explores the complexities of this contemporary issue, challenging traditional views and advocating for acceptance and understanding. His reflections aim to foster dialogue and encourage others to reconsider their perspectives on sexuality and faith, making a compelling case for inclusivity in religious communities.

"Righteous Gentiles of the Holocaust by David P. Gushee is an authoritative and indispensable exploration of a highly important aspect of the Holocaust, the willingness of a small, but morally significant, number of non-Jews to take on great risks for themselves and their families to rescue Jews from the Nazi death machine. In this well-documented, well-written book, Gushee explores the full range of Gentile responses to the plight of the Jews from overt hostility and obscene brutality to altruistic rescue, the better to understand the achievements of truly Righteous Gentiles. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the Holocaust."―Richard L. Rubenstein, President Emeritus, Distinguished Professor of Religion, University of Bridgeport

The collection showcases David Gushee's influential essays addressing ethical conflicts within Christian public ethics over two decades. Key topics include torture, climate change, marriage, LGBTQ+ treatment, and global poverty, with a particular focus on the Nazi era and the church's response to its moral challenges. Gushee advocates for a church that resists racism, militarism, and nationalism, emphasizing the need for discernment and courage in faith. The volume concludes with reflections on his ethical vision by esteemed ethicist Glen Harold Stassen.

Just as it is impossible to understand the American religious landscape without some familiarity with evangelicalism, one cannot grasp the shape of contemporary Christian ethics without knowing the contributions of evangelical Protestants. This newest addition to the Library of Theological Ethics series begins by examining the core dynamic with which all evangelical ethics grapples: belief in an authoritative, inspired, and unchanging biblical text on the one hand, and engagement with a rapidly evolving and increasingly post-Christian culture on the other. It explores the different roles that scholars and popular figures have played in forming evangelicals' understandings of Christian ethics. And it draws together the contributions of both senior and emerging figures in painting a portrait of this diverse, vibrant, and challenging theological and ethical tradition. This book represents the breadth of evangelical ethical voices, demonstrating that evangelical ethics involves nuance and theological insight that far transcend any political agenda

This manual offers an in-depth exploration of living a Christian life, providing practical guidance and insights into faith and practice. It covers various aspects of Christian living, aiming to equip readers with the tools necessary to embody their beliefs in everyday situations. The book serves as a resource for both new and seasoned Christians seeking to deepen their understanding and application of their faith.

A building crescendo of developments, culminating in evangelical support for the Trump presidency, has led many evangelicals to question the faith they inherited. If being Christian means rejecting LGBTQ persons and supporting systemic racism, perhaps their Christian journey is over.David Gushee offers a new way forward for disillusioned post-evangelicals by first analyzing what went wrong with U.S. white evangelicalism in areas such as evangelical identity, biblical interpretation, church life, sexuality, politics, and race. Gushee then proposes new ways of Christian believing, belonging, and behaving, helping post-evangelicals from where they are to a living relationship with Christ and an intellectually cogent and morally robust post-evangelical faith. After Evangelicalism shows that it is possible to follow Jesus out of evangelical Christianity, and more than that, it's necessary.

Ever since its original publication in 2003, Glen Stassen and David Gushee's Kingdom Ethics has offered students, pastors, and other readers an outstanding framework for Christian ethical thought, one that is solidly rooted in Scripture, especially Jesus's teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. This substantially revised edition of Kingdom Ethics features enhanced and updated treatments of all major contemporary ethical issues. David Gushee's revisions include updated data and examples, a more global perspective, more gender-inclusive language, a clearer focus on methodology, discussion questions added.

Rethink traditional evangelical Christian teachings about LGBTQ inclusion. Gushee takes the reader along his personal and theological journey as Bible study, research and prayer changed his mind about inclusion in the Church.

The narrative offers an insider's perspective on the complexities of evangelical Christianity through David Gushee's personal journey from a born-again Southern Baptist to his expulsion from the community over LGBT inclusion. His experiences span various religious backgrounds, including Catholicism and liberal seminary life, reflecting on cultural divisions and disillusionment within American Christianity. Gushee’s story raises critical questions about compromise and moral conviction, illustrating that faith can endure despite the disappointments encountered within the church.

David P. Gushee, a leading figure in Christian ethics, brings his expertise as a Distinguished University Professor and Director of the Center for Theology and Public Life at Mercer University. He has authored or edited twenty influential works, exploring themes such as moral responsibility during the Holocaust, ethical frameworks within Christianity, and the intrinsic value of human life. His contributions significantly shape contemporary discussions in theology and ethics, reflecting a deep commitment to addressing pressing moral issues.