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Incompatible - by Charlie Baber


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  • Incompatible: two things so opposed in character as to be incapable of existing together.
  • About the Author: Charlie Baber is an ordained deacon in The United Methodist Church with an MDiv from Duke Divinity School.
  • 76 Pages
  • Religion + Beliefs, Christianity

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Incompatible: two things so opposed in character as to be incapable of existing together. LGBTQ Christians exist. They worship beside you, preach from your pulpits, direct your choirs, and love God and neighbor, just like you. Yet denominations continue to split over issues around inclusion, and LGBTQ Christians are told their faith and sexuality are incompatible. When two young congregants approach their pastor on the subject of LGBTQ inclusion in the church, they embark on a journey through the history of Christian belief and practices around human sexuality. Centered around the events leading to the current split within The United Methodist denomination, this funny and informative graphic novel explores how the full inclusion of LGBTQ Christians is a faithful witness to the work of the Holy Spirit.



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"To all those who are feeling exhausted by debates and contention over the issue that's become the single most important issue of our church, Charlie Baber's book is a welcomed contribution."
--Will Willimon, professor of the practice of Christian ministry, Duke Divinity School

"This hugely creative graphic novel helps readers visualize the suffering visited upon LGBTQ+ people in the name of Christ."
--David P. Gushee, distinguished professor of Christian ethics, Mercer University

"Charlie Baber succeeds admirably in bringing context to the debate over LGBT rights and inclusion--both biblical context and historical context."
--Randall Balmer, professor of religion, Dartmouth College

"Incompatible provides a vibrant, convicting narrative for a church at a crossroads."
--Keegan Osinski, author of Queering Wesley, Queering the Church

"Incompatible is a stunning work of art, a potent mix of graphics and story that offers not only a glimpse of how we got to where we are but shines a hopeful light on the path forward."
--Matthew Paul Turner, author of What Is God Like?

"This book offers freedom to people who've been shamed for who they are. You can read it in half an hour. Don't miss this unique and powerful resource!"
--Susan Cottrell, co-founder, FreedHearts



About the Author



Charlie Baber is an ordained deacon in The United Methodist Church with an MDiv from Duke Divinity School. Raised on a chicken farm in Cartersville, Virginia, Charlie spent his childhood reading Calvin and Hobbes and putting away chairs after potlucks at Oakwood United Methodist Church. He now lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where he serves as a full-time youth pastor, full-time dad, and three-quarters-time illustrator of Wesley Bros Comics. He is the author of Submitting to Be More Vile: The Illustrated Adventures of John & Charles Wesley and several installments of Fathom curriculum for Abingdon Press. Weekly comics posted every Tuesday at wesleybros.com.

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