Their own receive them not: African American lesbians and gays in Black churches

Introduction -- Religious and cultural reflections on race and homosexuality -- The Black church, the Bible, and the battle over homosexuality -- Natural law, procreation, and other Black church arguments against homosexuality -- Black, gay, and Christian in the Black church -- Passing, silence, den...

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Main Author: Griffin, Horace L. 1961- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Eugene, Or. Wipf & Stock 2006
In:Year: 2006
IxTheo Classification:KBP America
KBQ North America
Further subjects:B African Americans Religion
B Gays Religious life (United States)
B Homosexuality Religious aspects Christianity
Online Access: Table of contents only
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Summary:Introduction -- Religious and cultural reflections on race and homosexuality -- The Black church, the Bible, and the battle over homosexuality -- Natural law, procreation, and other Black church arguments against homosexuality -- Black, gay, and Christian in the Black church -- Passing, silence, denial, and gay deceptions in Black churches -- The Black church and AIDS -- The emergence of African American lesbian/gay Christian congregations in the United States -- Toward a true liberation theology for pastoral caregivers
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-232) and index
ISBN:160899595X