Theological reflective equilibrium and the moral Logic of partnered homosexuality
In this paper I argue two things. First, taking my cue from the process of Rawlsian reflective equilibrium, I outline a theological method in which rational perspectives not grounded in Scripture play a controlling role in interpreting the Bible. Some reason-revelation conflicts should be resolved b...
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| Format: | Electronic/Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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Marquette Univ. Press
[2016]
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| In: |
Philosophy & theology
Year: 2016, Volume: 28, Issue: 2, Pages: 409-437 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Balance
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/ Homosexuality
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| IxTheo Classification: | HA Bible NCF Sexual ethics VA Philosophy |
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| Summary: | In this paper I argue two things. First, taking my cue from the process of Rawlsian reflective equilibrium, I outline a theological method in which rational perspectives not grounded in Scripture play a controlling role in interpreting the Bible. Some reason-revelation conflicts should be resolved by taking philosophical or scientific thinking as the correct starting point, and adjusting our understanding of Scripture accordingly. Second, I apply this approach to the dilemma of partnered homosexuality. Moral reasoning clearly permits committed same-sex relationships, and so the Bible must be understood to not forbid them. |
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| ISSN: | 0890-2461 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Philosophy & theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.5840/philtheol2016102663 |