Queer Blood and Fire

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ISBN: 9798385263073

The Experiences of Gay and Lesbian Salvation Army Officers

Brad Watson

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English

Resource Publications (CA)
23 December 2025

Christianity; Christian life & practice; Christian social thought & activity

This book is about the experiences of queer Salvation Army officers. The Salvation Army declares in its international mission statement that it serves suffering humanity without discrimination, and this is demonstrably the case for those whom the movement would serve in society. The experience of queer members within the movement is not, however, defined by the mission statement and rarely correlates. Historic influences and conservative theologies in leadership and congregations strongly determine the lived experience for these people, as do regulations that heavily dictate the nature of relationships and marriages that are permissible.

The book is based on a survey and interviews conducted with queer Australian Salvation Army officers. It explores the history, harms, and hopes of these people within that context. The harms are multiple and include moral injury, sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts (""conversion therapy""), religious trauma, internalized homophobia, workplace discrimination, and, in some cases, suicidal ideation. The hopes are centered on expressions of integrated personhood that are holy and authentic. Their lives teach the church about God's diverse creation, enlivened grace, justice through solidarity and community, and the ministry of all believers.

By: Brad Watson
Imprint: Resource Publications (CA)
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9798385263073
Pages: 276
Publication Date: 23 December 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Brad Watson served twenty-five years as a Salvation Army officer. He has a PhD in religious studies and has worked in church, government, humanitarian, and community services settings. He currently serves as a not-for-profit organization chair and director, senior manager for the Australian Red Cross, and a member of the School of Graduate Research Committee at the University of Divinity, Australia. He is a proud father to Zoe and Dominic and partner to Jason.

Reviews for Queer Blood and Fire: The Experiences of Gay and Lesbian Salvation Army Officers

""Queer Blood and Fire is an important book. It positively explores the presence and contribution of gay and lesbian Salvation Army officers. Grounded in experience, it is the result of careful research and offers a clear theological rationale, not only for inclusion, but for receiving with gratitude the wisdom of Queer Salvationists. It boldly addresses the harms that have been caused through rejection while at the same time holding out hope for a fully affirming Salvation Army."" --Glen O'Brien, Professor of Christian Thought and History, University of Divinity, Melbourne, Australia