Faithful conversation : Christian perspectives on homosexuality /
edited by James M. Childs, Jr.
- Minneapolis, MN : Fortress, �2003.
- viii, 132 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
Introduction / The Bible and homosexuality / The Lutheran Reformation and homosexual practice / Rethinking Christian sexuality : baptized into the body of Christ / We hear in our own language : culture, theology, and ethics / Talking about sexual orientation : experience, science, and the mission of the church / Authors' forum. James M. Childs Jr. -- Mark Allan Powell -- James Arne Nestingen -- Martha Ellen Stortz -- Richard J. Perry Jr. and Jos�e David Rodr�iguez -- Daniel L. Olson --
Discusses the dilemma posed by the current ELCA policy of welcoming gay and lesbian persons as church members, and the acceptance of celibate homosexuals in consecrated ministries, while not allowing for the approval or affirmation of gay and lesbian relationships or the blessing of same-gender unions.
0800635809 9780800635800
2003545091
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Christliche Ethik.
Homosexualit�at.
Christentum.
Homosexualit�at.
Homosexualit�at.
Christliche Ethik.
Aufsatzsammlung.
Aufsatzsammlung.
BR115.H6 / F35 2003
261.8/35766
Includes bibliographical references.
Introduction / The Bible and homosexuality / The Lutheran Reformation and homosexual practice / Rethinking Christian sexuality : baptized into the body of Christ / We hear in our own language : culture, theology, and ethics / Talking about sexual orientation : experience, science, and the mission of the church / Authors' forum. James M. Childs Jr. -- Mark Allan Powell -- James Arne Nestingen -- Martha Ellen Stortz -- Richard J. Perry Jr. and Jos�e David Rodr�iguez -- Daniel L. Olson --
Discusses the dilemma posed by the current ELCA policy of welcoming gay and lesbian persons as church members, and the acceptance of celibate homosexuals in consecrated ministries, while not allowing for the approval or affirmation of gay and lesbian relationships or the blessing of same-gender unions.
0800635809 9780800635800
2003545091
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Christliche Ethik.
Homosexualit�at.
Christentum.
Homosexualit�at.
Homosexualit�at.
Christliche Ethik.
Aufsatzsammlung.
Aufsatzsammlung.
BR115.H6 / F35 2003
261.8/35766