Subversive Devotions

Isn't it ironic that the last bastion of sanctioned intolerance and oppression in American society is the church? Supposedly the seat of love, the church has spawned legions of disillusioned people who feel unwelcome and unworthy. This lyrical book, written by an eminent theologian and eloquent feminist, subverts that exclusionary process with revolutionary ideas about love, acceptance, abundance, and intimacy with God -- for everyone.If you long for more of the sacred in your daily life, if you've ever felt disillusioned by religion, if you yearn for a society that's committed to shared well-being, if you're disheartened by the spectacular and ordinary violence that pervades our world, this book will bring you solace, peace, and confidence that together we can create healing pathways to joy and abundance for all.The Rev. Dr. Pat Youngdahl, PhD, teaches writing and literary interpretation at the University of Arizona and leads retreats in feminist spirituality across the United States. A Presbyterian minister, Dr. Youngdahl has been pastor of churches in Rochester, New York, and Green Bay, Wisconsin.