Towards A Theology Of Same Sex Marriage
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Towards A Theology Of Same Sex Marriage
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Author : Clare Herbert
language : en
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Release Date : 2020-12-21
Towards A Theology Of Same Sex Marriage written by Clare Herbert and has been published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-21 with Religion categories.
A transformative exploration of queer theology and the debate around same-sex marriage within the Church. Clare Herbert draws on her experience as a priest within the Church of England in a committed same-sex relationship and considers the questions that have shaped religious debate for many years. This book explores the concept of same-sex marriage in relation to the heteronormative definition of marriage, and its effect on past understandings of the sacrament. Interweaving stories from Christians struggling to reconcile their faith with their sexuality alongside wider queer theology and the theology of marriage, Herbert explores the unique understanding of God provided by the experience of committed same-sex love , and lays the groundwork for redefining the traditional definition of marriage.
Covenant And Calling
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Author : Robert Song
language : en
Publisher: SCM Press
Release Date : 2014-09-24
Covenant And Calling written by Robert Song and has been published by SCM Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-24 with Religion categories.
No other issue in recent times has proved as potentially divisive for the churches as that of same-sex relationships. At the same time as many countries have been moving towards legal recognition of civil partnerships or same-sex marriage, Christian responses have tended towards either finding alliances with proponents of conservative social mores, or providing what amounts to theological endorsement of secular liberal values.
A Time To Embrace
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Author : William Stacy Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Release Date : 2012-06-30
A Time To Embrace written by William Stacy Johnson and has been published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-30 with Religion categories.
In A Time to Embrace William Stacy Johnson brilliantly analyzes the religious, legal, and political debates about gay marriage, civil unions, and committed gay couples. This new edition includes updates that reflect the many changes in laws pertaining to civil unions / same-sex marriage since 2006.
New Approaches In History And Theology To Same Sex Love And Desire
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Author : Mark D. Chapman
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-02-15
New Approaches In History And Theology To Same Sex Love And Desire written by Mark D. Chapman and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-15 with History categories.
This book offers a range of interdisciplinary evaluations of the history of same-sex relationships in the Church as they have been understood in different periods and contexts. The relationships between diverse forms of religious and sexual identities have been widely contested in the media since the rise of the lesbian and gay liberation movement in the 1970s. One of the key images that often appears in public debate is that of ‘lesbians and gays in the Church’ as a significant ‘problem’. Research over the past forty years or so into queer theology and the history of same-sex desire has shown that such issues have played an important role in the story of Christianity over many centuries. The contributors to this volume have all been inspired by the challenges of such revisionist study to explore religion and same-sex desire as a field of opportunity for investigation and debate. They uncover some of the hidden histories of the Church and its theologies: they tell sometimes unexpected stories, many of which invite serious further study. It is quite clear through history that some in the churches have been at the vanguard of legislative and social change. Similarly, some churches have offered safe queer spaces. Overall, these essays offer new interpretations and original research into the history of sexuality that helps inform the contemporary debate in the churches as well as in the academy.
Towards A Theology Of Gay Liberation
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Author : Malcolm Macourt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1977
Towards A Theology Of Gay Liberation written by Malcolm Macourt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Gay liberation movement categories.
"Towards a Theology of Gay Liberation is a collection of papers which emerged from an SCM Movement pamphlet of that title and a conference (with the same title) which SCM sponsored following the considerable response to the pamphlet. For perhaps the first time it presents contributions to the debate within the churches about same-sex relationships from those who recognize that such relationships exit, are often loving, and are often between Christians. All the writers are in general agreement with the gay rights movement, and many are actively involved both in church thinking and in the Gay Christian Movement. The common question to which the contributors address themselves, however obliquely, is: What should the church's attitude be to the relationship between two people of the same sex, where both are mature adults and both recognize that, together, they can more electively express their love for God and their fellow human beings by the way in which they share their lives?"--Publisher's description.
Somewhere Under The Rainbow
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Author : Norman Geisler
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-10-12
Somewhere Under The Rainbow written by Norman Geisler and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-12 with categories.
This book looks at the events and forces that over the course of decades have undermined the traditional view of marriage to such an extent, as to allow the idea of same-sex "marriage" to become the law of the land. It examines the biblical view of marriage since that view has been the assumption of most of western civilization for the last 2,000 years. It also considers the early Church Father's view on marriage as well as ancient Greece and Rome. It then examines the arguments used by same-sex marriage advocates to see if in fact Christians need to rethink the issue of homosexuality and marriage and adopt a more "inclusive" interpretation of Scripture. Finally, it looks at how the church can help those struggling with homosexuals who desire to lead godly lives in accordance with His Word. The authors are conservative evangelicals who believe in the inerrancy of Scripture that it is sufficient for faith and practice. They believe that the issue of same-sex "marriage" goes to the heart of who we are as human beings and challenges the biblical teaching that the church has held for over 2,000 years. The goal is not to win arguments but to win souls, to give clarity to those confused by the claims of same-sex "marriage" advocates, and to help the church reach out anew to those dealing with homosexuality in their lives.
Marriage Scripture And The Church
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Author : Darrin W. Snyder Belousek
language : en
Publisher: Baker Academic
Release Date : 2021-03-16
Marriage Scripture And The Church written by Darrin W. Snyder Belousek and has been published by Baker Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-16 with Religion categories.
This book takes a distinctive approach to the same-sex-union debate by framing the issue as a matter of marriage. Darrin Snyder Belousek demonstrates that the interpretation of Scripture affects whether the church should revise its doctrine of marriage for the sake of sanctioning same-sex union. Engaging charitably yet critically with opposing viewpoints, he delves deeply into what marriage is, what it is for, and what it means as presented in the biblical narrative and the theological tradition, articulating a biblical-traditional theology of marriage for the contemporary church. Afterword by Wesley Hill.
The Triumph Of Love
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Author : Eric Reitan
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2017-07-31
The Triumph Of Love written by Eric Reitan and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-31 with Religion categories.
Recent years have witnessed an astonishing cultural and legal shift when it comes to homosexuality and same-sex marriage. Many Christians see these changes as a defeat for Christian values, often painting Christian opponents as sell-outs to secular culture. But can there be a genuinely Christian case for same-sex marriage? This book makes that case. While sensitive to scriptural issues, it focuses on a question that cannot be answered by Scripture alone: What does love for our gay and lesbian neighbors demand? This question calls us to pair theological, philosophical, and scriptural reflection with something else: attention to gay and lesbian lives. We must attend to the psychological research and, more importantly, to the stories our gay and lesbian neighbors tell us about themselves and their experience. Love does not permit us to plug our ears with Bible verses. While this book argues that Christian love calls us to make same-sex marriage available, the deeper conclusion is that Christian values prevail when we wrestle with these questions in a spirit of love: love for those with whom we disagree, and love for those most affected by the decisions we reach.
As My Own Soul
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Author : Chris Glaser
language : en
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Release Date : 2009
As My Own Soul written by Chris Glaser 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 2009 with Religion categories.
With the removal of sexual orientation as a bar to ordination in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), pending approval of a majority of presbyteries, and the Episcopal Church's 2009 General Convention calling for the development of theological and liturgical resources for same-sex blessings, sexual orientation-especially with regard to marriage-is a central issue. Secularly, too, the topic is front-page news with the recent California same-gender marriage ruling and subsequent Proposition 8 vote and the update of the Massachusetts same-gender marriage law. This book sets forth the case for religious institutions' blessing of same-gender marriage, positing that same-gender marriage does not detract from the sacredness of heterosexual marriage, but rather enhances and nourishes the institution. Chapters include: "Claiming the Blessing" "Deeper Than Scripture" "Traditional Family Values" "The Sacred Source of Marriage" "Sex and the Body of Christ" "Marriage As a Spiritual Discipline" "Marriage is a spiritual discipline in which we come to know ourselves as beloved, trustworthy, redeemed, forgiven, and blessed, and at the same time learn how to love, be faithful, redeem, forgive, and bless the partner as well as the community." -Chris Glaser
Same Sex Marriage Thoughtful Response
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Author : Sean McDowell
language : en
Publisher: Baker Books
Release Date : 2014-07-28
Same Sex Marriage Thoughtful Response written by Sean McDowell and has been published by Baker Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-28 with Social Science categories.
Same-sex marriage is here, presenting unique challenges and opportunities. How do those who follow Christ faithfully answer the standard talking points for same-sex marriage? And how can they best articulate the case for one-man, one-woman marriage in everyday conversation? Sean McDowell and John Stonestreet believe a thoughtful approach to God's design for marriage is the answer to both questions. The key is not a contentious attitude towards those who believe in same-sex marriage, but a winsome perspective that is faithful to Christ, committed to truth, and shaped by a love for God and others. Christians need to know that because Christ has risen, there is no such thing as "all hope is lost." They are still called to engage culture even if they are viewed as wrong, illegal and intolerant.