TY  - BOOK
AU  - Harvey,John F.
TI  - The truth about homosexuality: the cry of the faithful 
SN  - 0898705835
AV  - BX2347.8.H65 H38 1996
U1  - 261.8/35766 21
PY  - 1996///
CY  - San Francisco
PB  - Ignatius Press
KW  - Courage (Organization)
KW  - fast
KW  - Homosexuality
KW  - Religious aspects
KW  - Catholic Church
KW  - Gays
KW  - Pastoral counseling of
KW  - Sexual behavior
KW  - Chastity
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and indexes; 1. The cry of the faithful seeking the truth -- 2. The history of Courage -- 3. Key aspects of homosexuality / by Jeffrey Keefe -- 4. Possibility of change of orientation -- 5. Sexual abstinence and homosexual orientation -- 6. Morality of homosexual activity and personal responsibility -- 7. Pastoral perspectives -- 8. A response to the gay rights movement -- 9. A Catholic perspective on same-sex marriage -- 10. Women with homosexual orientation -- 11. Conclusions -- Appendix I. The origins and healing of homosexual attractions and behaviors / Richard Fitzgibbons -- Appendix II. Holistic treatment procedural model for healing the homosexual condition / by Maria Valdes
N2  - Addresses the complex moral and pastoral questions involved in both homosexual orientation and activity, including an analysis of lifestyles in accord with the Christian Gospel and those running counter to Christian moral teaching. Harvey discusses the history, growth, and success of the movement Courage, a support group that helps homosexuals lead chaste lives. He explores various pastoral programs for homosexuals and discusses many diverse pastoral situations.--From publisher's description
ER  -