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Understanding theology and homosexuality in African American communities /

Understanding Theology and Homosexuality in African-American Communities focuses specifically on helping mental professionals understand the scriptural and historical bases for the negative stance of some African American churches towards same-sex relations, and how that understanding is relevant wi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Loue, Sana
Corporate Author: Ebook Library
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer, [2014]
Series:SpringerBriefs in social work.
Subjects:
African Americans > psychology.
Attitude.
Religion.
Homosexuality > United States.
African Americans > Attitudes.
African American churches.
African American gays.
Homosexuality > Religious aspects > Christianity.
African Americans > Attitudes.
RELIGION / Christian Church / History.
RELIGION / Christianity / History.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Understanding Theology and Homosexuality in African-American Communities focuses specifically on helping mental professionals understand the scriptural and historical bases for the negative stance of some African American churches towards same-sex relations, and how that understanding is relevant within the context of mental health care. It provides a summary of the relevant professional literature and examples from clinical practice and/or research. This Brief is a basic reference for social workers, psychologists, counselors and other mental health professionals engaged in direct practice with African American clients and families.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 107 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 87-103) and index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781461490029 (electronic bk.)
1461490022 (electronic bk.)
ISSN:2195-3112