Inclusive Love

Inclusive Love by William L. Forst travels through the various methodologies, projects, and approaches of the Catholic Church to examine past and ongoing abuses of power, hierarchies that exclude, and cases of rankism. With eloquence, this highly readable, insightful text shows readers what is wrong with dogma and what common practices in the Church go against the essential teaching of Jesus. He coins the term “inclusive love” and reveals how it is the Church might foster human-based growth and progress. More importantly, he illustrates in real terms how leaders and laymen might include one another in a holistic, dynamic, and truly inspired setting by showing inclusive love to one another no matter where they fall on the ladder of the church. With specific chapters on the people of God, women, leadership, theology, ecumenism, and patriarchy, the author traces how inclusive love can make churches places of truth with reverence for all.