Theology of Gay and Lesbian Inclusion - Love Letters to the Church

Informationen zum Autor Donald G. Hanway Klappentext A Theology of Gay and Lesbian Inclusion: Love Letters to the Church challenges traditional church teachings that brand homosexuality as immoral, using pertinent scripture from the central Gospel to promote a full acceptance of gay and lesbian Christians. This powerful book questions the assumption that gay Christians are morally inferior, presenting testimony from gay men and lesbians about prejudice they've experienced at the hands of the Church--and its straight members. Written as a series of ten letters, the book addresses the strengths and weaknesses of the church and appeals for a new understanding and commitment to the acceptance of its gay members. Zusammenfassung Challenges traditional church teachings that brand homosexuality as immoral, using scripture from the Gospel for a full acceptance of gay and lesbian Christians. This book questions the assumption that gay Christians are morally inferior, presenting testimony from gay men and lesbians about prejudice they've experienced at the hands of the Church. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Acknowledgments Letter 1. Letter of Introduction Letter 2. Identifying the Core of Our Common Faith Letter 3. What Gets in the Way of Love Letter 4. Recognizing the Church As Both Human and Divine Letter 5. Humans As Sexual Beings: A Fresh Look at a Sensitive Topic Letter 6. What Are Gay People Like? Letter 7. What Do Gay People Want? Letter 8. What the Bible Really Says Letter 9. From Being to Doing Letter 10. Appeal to the Bride of Christ Index Reference Notes Included

Product details

• Authors: Donald G Hanway, Donald G. Hanway
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.07.2006
• EAN: 9780789029997
• ISBN: 978-0-7890-2999-7
• No. of pages: 132
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources, RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender Studies, Christianity, Gay & Lesbian studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / General, Religious social and pastoral thought and activity, Christian social thought & activity, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics