Love is an orientation: elevating the conversation with the gay community
Introduction: When my friends came out -- We don't need your god! -- We are not your project -- Stigma, shame & politics -- Gay versus Christian & gay Christians -- Activists don't speak for everybody -- Who are we looking to for validation? -- Reclaiming the word love -- The big f...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Downers Grove, Ill.
IVP Books
2009
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| In: | Year: 2009 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Homosexuality
/ Sexual ethics
/ Sexual orientation (motif)
/ Love
/ Christian ethics (motif)
B Homosexual / Church life (motif) |
| Further subjects: | B
Love
Religious aspects
Christianity
B Sex role Religious aspects Christianity B Homosexuality Religious aspects Christianity |
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| Summary: | Introduction: When my friends came out -- We don't need your god! -- We are not your project -- Stigma, shame & politics -- Gay versus Christian & gay Christians -- Activists don't speak for everybody -- Who are we looking to for validation? -- Reclaiming the word love -- The big five : principles for a more constructive conversation -- Laying the foundation -- Building the bridge -- 11crossing the bridge -- Conclusion -- Epilogue: Being gay and seeking God : three testimonies |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references |
| Physical Description: | 204 S. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8308-3626-0 |
