The Rainbow of God's Creation | Trish Hindmarsh

About

The Rainbow of God’s Creation is a must-have, user-friendly resource for members of religious orders, educators, parishes, priests, seminarians, lay Catholic leaders, families, and senior students.

Inside you will read about the approach of Pope Francis, and be informed of existing pastoral organisations. You will share in the experiences of many LGBTIQA+ people themselves. The book outlines the Catholic Church’s teachings and their historical origins. It explores current scientific and theological developments that can shape our understanding that our LGBTIQA+ siblings are precious expressions of God’s limitless, creative Love. Models of hope offer an opening towards a more inclusive and open-hearted Catholic Church in relation to people who identify as LGBTIQA+.

The final chapter introduces findings from global consultations such as the Australian Plenary Council and the Synod on Synodality (2023/24), with practical suggestions for response and action by the Catholic Church.

Trish Hindmarsh is a retired teacher and educational leader who has worked in Catholic Education across Australia, most recently as Director of Catholic Education in Tasmania. Trish has a lively interest in justice, peace and ecology, and has been part of the Catholic Earthcare Australia Advisory Committee since 2001. Her doctoral studies relate to education for ecological sustainability within Catholic school settings. Trish continues to have an active involvement in adult education and formation in university, school, parish and group settings and is committed to working collaboratively for Church renewal and reform.

Rodney Croome has been a champion of LGBTQIA+ rights throughout Australia for more than three decades and was Tasmanian Australian of the Year 2015. He led the successful campaign to decriminalise homosexuality in Tasmania, enact the nation’s best anti-discrimination laws in Tasmania in 1998, championed Australia’s first civil partnership scheme in Tasmania in 2004, founded Australian Marriage Equality the same year and was it national director until he left to fight the plebiscite. He has also led the national-first campaign to provide financial redress for those convicted former anti-gay and anti-cross dressing laws.

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Fullers Bookshop

131 Collins Street, Hobart TAS 7000