Congregations Talking About Homosexuality
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Talking About Homosexuality
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Author : Karen P. Oliveto
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Talking About Homosexuality written by Karen P. Oliveto and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Religion categories.
"Talking about Homosexuality is the first book in the new series Holy Conversations: A Study Tool for Theological Reflection around Debates in the Church that Considers Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Experience." "Over the course of six sessions, through conversation, study, and exercises participants reflect on their Christian beliefs and personal experiences guided by the categories of the Wesleyan quadrilateral: scripture, tradition, experience, and reason. The book includes a Facilitator's Guide."--BOOK JACKET.
Congregations Talking About Homosexuality
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Author : Beth Ann Gaede
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 1999-03-01
Congregations Talking About Homosexuality written by Beth Ann Gaede and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-03-01 with Religion categories.
Gaede skillfully weaves together the stories of many congregations and how they faced and dealt with the issue of homosexuality. A helpful resource for assisting congregations that seek to engage in dialogue about one of the most difficult faith issues today, the book does not take a theological stand, but rather draws on the experiences of others who have struggled with how to address this issue from a position of respect for all views.
Other Voices Other Worlds
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Author : Terry Brown
language : en
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Release Date : 2006
Other Voices Other Worlds written by Terry Brown and has been published by Church Publishing, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Religion categories.
Leading Anglican writers from around the world challenge the assumption that the communion is split between a liberal 'north' and an orthodox 'south'. Anglican churches worldwide are sharply divided on homosexuality. The dominant stereotype is that of a "global south" unanimously lined up against homosexuality as immoral and sinful, and of a liberal and decadent global north. The differences between the two sides are seen as fundamental, and irreconcilable. Nothing is further from the truth: homosexual behavior exists across the whole Anglican Communion, whether it is openly celebrated or quietly integrated into local churches and cultures. In this extraordinary book, in development for several years, this is exposed as a myth. Christians throughout Africa, Asia, and the developing world - bishops, priests and religious, academics and lay writers - open up dramatic new perspectives on familiar arguments and debates. Topics include biblical interpretation, sexuality and doctrine, local history, sexuality and personhood, the influence of other faiths, issues of colonialism and post-colonialism, homophobia, and the place of homosexual persons in the church. Other Voices, Other Worlds reveals the rich historical and cross-cultural complexity to same-sex relationships, and injects dramatic new perspectives into a debate that has become stale and predictable.
Faithful Conversation
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Author : James M. Childs
language : en
Publisher: Fortress Press
Release Date :
Faithful Conversation written by James M. Childs and has been published by Fortress Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Religion categories.
Initiated by the ELCA seminary presidents, this volume is aimed at engendering reflection and conversation. Faithful Conversations includes five essays, a "table talk" about how specific issues in the church are affected by these perspectives, a select bibliography of further readings, and directions on how the resource might be used.
Why Churches Need To Talk About Sexuality
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Author : Mark Wingfield
language : en
Publisher: Fortress Press
Release Date : 2019-12-03
Why Churches Need To Talk About Sexuality written by Mark Wingfield and has been published by Fortress Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-03 with Religion categories.
Journalist and pastor Mark Wingfield describes how the congregation he serves undertook a detailed study of how the church should respond to the inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender members. The study was conducted by a nineteen-member blue-ribbon task force that included wide representation of the church's various constituencies. The author served as a staff liaison, recording secretary, and resource to the study group, keeping meticulous notes of the process and the aftermath of the study. Why Churches Need to Talk about Sexuality is written for clergy and lay leaders in Protestant congregations of all kinds who need a helpful guide to conversations about human sexuality within congregations. The book also has in mind anyone who wants to understand the controversial debates about human sexuality and the Christian church today and who desire to follow a process to discuss the topic and make decisions about how congregations and individuals will respond to matters of ministry and sexuality. This book not only details the process used at Wilshire but also tells the human story of why the study was undertaken and what happened to the lives and faith of real people inside and outside the church. The author's hope is to provide a resource to other clergy and church leaders to understand why this issue must be addressed, how difficult it is to address, and what to expect along the way. As the title indicates, even though this is a difficult conversation to have, churches must have the conversation anyway.
Turning Controversy Into Church Ministry
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Author : William P. Campbell
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2010-09-21
Turning Controversy Into Church Ministry written by William P. Campbell and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-21 with Religion categories.
One of the most volatile issues facing the Western Church is also one of the least discussed: homosexuality. Many pastors, church members, and congregations have become tired of the debate surrounding this topic but do not really understand the issues. Pulling away from this controversy doesn’t seem to help; it keeps cropping up.Ninety percent of pastors are aware of members or visitors to their churches who struggle with homosexual tendencies, and the same percentage of churchgoers know a relative or friend who wrestles with this concern. The media, school systems, and nearly every sector of society will challenge Christians to give a reasoned response to the escalating gay agenda. For twenty-five years W. P. Campbell has studied and debated this topic as it relates to Christ’s Church. He has come to the conclusion that it will not go away in our generation, but it can be coaxed to find its proper place in any congregation when it is tackled with a firm but loving grip. Homosexuality in the Church is a guidebook to help Christians and whole congregations do just that. It faces the heart of the controversy with the love and compassion of Christ and turns it into effective ministry.Framed by the most significant biblical passages related to homosexuality and supported by science, psychology and sociology, each of the five parts of the book unfold a unique aspect of God’s person and purpose. As our Creator, he has made us to be whole; as our King he has provided laws and guidelines to help us remain that way; as our Redeemer, his power can save us from sin; as our Guide, his light will guide us out; as our Strength, he will make our ministry effective.As a resource for the church today, this book will: • Provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the biblical data about homosexuality • Inform readers about current scientific, psychological, and cultural findings related to same-sex practice • Teach readers Christ-like responses to gay rights activists in the Church and help them to know how to avoid extreme stances about homosexuals and the Church that result in alienating others or in supporting sexual sin • Offer guidelines and tools to church leaders for mobilizing a congregation to study this topic and to engage in ministry to recovering homosexuals
A Conversation Waiting To Begin
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Author : Oliver O'Donovan
language : en
Publisher: Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd
Release Date : 2009
A Conversation Waiting To Begin written by Oliver O'Donovan and has been published by Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Religion categories.
In "A Conversation Waiting to Begin", Oliver O'Donovan, one of the most respected moral theologians in the UK, evaluates the current debate in the Anglican Communion and asks whether we have actually begun to ask the right questions. He argues that we need to understand how and to what extent sensibility with regard to homosexuality has emerged in speci & number 64257;c historical conditions, and how the conditions may require, as an aspect of the pastoral accommodation that changing historical conditions require, a form of public presence and acknowledgment not hitherto known? These two questions come together as a single question: how are we to understand together the particularity of the age in which we are given to attest God's works?
The Way Forward
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Author : Timothy Bradshaw
language : en
Publisher: Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd
Release Date : 2003
The Way Forward written by Timothy Bradshaw and has been published by Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Religion categories.
The homosexuality issue is the most pressing dilemma currently facing the churches. Recent controversial church appointments in Britain and America have sparked intense argument and there has been virtually no sign of real dialogue or developing debate.This important and timely book sets out the full range of Christian responses to this critical issue, and offers mature and informed contributions from key figures on all sides of the debate. A vital resource for theological reflection and continuing discussion, this second edition of The May Forward? will be crucial reading for all who are concerned for the issues at stake and for the future and integrity of the churches today.
Homosexuality And The Church
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Author : Howard A. Snyder
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-10
Homosexuality And The Church written by Howard A. Snyder and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10 with Homosexuality categories.
Homosexuality--is it a defining issue or a distracting battle? Is it a core issue of Christian belief? A matter of doctrinal fidelity? Or is homosexuality essentially a question of human rights--the current hotspot in the long battle that progressively has given freedom to slaves and worked for equality for women and other victims of discrimination? This is a tough issue. Biblical Christians affirm the equality of all humans created in God's image. We should work to end oppression and injustice; we should help everyone enjoy the full freedom of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. What, then, about homosexuality, and homosexual practice? In this short book, Dr. Howard Snyder approaches these questions with both prophetic nerve and pastoral sensitivity as he invites honest dialogue and authentically Christian conversation.
The Church And The Homosexual
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Author : John J. McNeill
language : en
Publisher: Beacon Press
Release Date : 2015-11-03
The Church And The Homosexual written by John J. McNeill and has been published by Beacon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-03 with Religion categories.
In this "brave and good book which shatters bad myths" (Commonweal), McNeill shows that the Bible does not condemn homosexuality, and argues that the Church must not continue its homophobic practices.
