Blessing Same-Sex Unions - The Perils of Queer Romance and the Confusions of Christian Marriage

Klappentext In this incisive work! Jordan shows how carefully selected ideals of Christian marriage have come to dominate recent debates over same-sex unions. Opponents of gay marriage! he reveals! too often confuse simplified ideals of matrimony with historical facts. Zusammenfassung Jordan also argues that no matter what the courts do! Christian churches will have to decide for themselves whether to bless same-sex unions. No civil compromise can settle the religious questions surrounding gay marriage.

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• Authors: Mark Jordan, Mark D. Jordan, Mark D. (Emory University) Jordan, JORDAN MARK, Jordan Mark D.
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.05.2005
• EAN: 9780226410333
• ISBN: 978-0-226-41033-3
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources, RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender Studies, RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / General, Christianity, Gay & Lesbian studies, Christian worship, rites & ceremonies, Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals, Religious aspects of sexuality, gender and relationships, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / General, Religious social and pastoral thought and activity, Christian social thought & activity, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics