The place of gay men and women in the community of faith has become one of the most divisive debates in the church today. Writer and activist Richard Cleaver takes a fresh approach to this issue by examining the struggles of gay men and lesbians in the church through the lens of liberation theology. He offers a ''gay'' reading of scripture, but one that is also spiritually challenging to all readers.Cleaver interweaves biblical reflections with historical, social, political, and personal commentary. He discusses personal identity issues and ''coming out,'' the development of class consciousness as members of an oppressed group, and solidarity with other oppressed groups. This provocative book brings a new voice to the debate about the place of gays and lesbians in our churches.