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Theologian, activist, and pastor Brandan Robertson defines the concept of “true inclusion” as the radical embracing and incorporating of all people, in all of their diversity, into every aspect of our lives, families, communities, and societies.
Roberston sat down with Chalice Press to delve deeper into what he means by true inclusion.
What does truly inclusive mean to you? How is it different from "open & affirming" or “welcoming"?
ROBERTSON: Too many churches believe that if they announce that they're inclusive, or change their theology, that all of the sudden they have achieved "inclusion". But true inclusion calls us to continue to lean in to the reality of intersectional justice and inclusion. If your church is inclusive of the LGBTQIA community but doesn't actively engage in racial and gender justice, you're not inclusive. It's a consistent call to leaning in to Christ's command to make space at the table for all those who are being oppressed and marginalized in the church and society.
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Brandan Robertson is the lead pastor at Missiongathering Christian Church in San Diego, CA and the author or contributing author to six books, including Nomad: A Spirituality For Travelling Light (DLT Books, 2016) and Our Witness: The Unheard Stories of LGBT+ Christians (DLT Books, 2017). Acclaimed as one of "the most hope-inspiring young Christian leaders," Brandan speaks to diverse audiences around the globe and has been an honored guest speaker at a wide range of venues, from the White House to the Parliament of the World's Religions.