Bisexuality: Making the Invisible Visible by Marie Alford-Harkey
This guidebook was designed to assist congregations realize bisexuality also to encourage faith communities to “make the invisible noticeable.” spiritual leaders and congregations may use this guidebook to encourage theological expression and action inside their faith communities. Bisexuality is frequently hidden in lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) companies, culture in general, as well as in faith communities and denominations. The“B” in the LGBT acronym is still largely ignored although many mainline denominations and congregations have made great strides in welcoming and affirming lesbian and gay people, and some have even begun to respond to the specific needs and concerns of transgender people. Helping faith communities accept bisexual people and mirror theologically on bisexuality brings gift suggestions to congregations and also to the training of faith. Whenever a congregation greets and acknowledges individuals of all intimate orientations and sex identities, it plays a part in an image that is positive of among those who could have rejected religion as intolerant or unimportant. Such congregations become safe areas for youth that are exploring their sex and also questions. In addition, adopting bisexual individuals allows for those individuals to most probably about their identification helping produce an even more atmosphere that is open the faith community, encouraging authenticity and community among users.