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Understanding homosexuality : perspectives for the local church /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Glesne, David N., 1948- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Kirk House Publishers, [2005]
Subjects:
Homosexuality > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Gay people > Religious life.
Homosexualité > Aspect religieux.
Personnes homosexuelles > Vie religieuse.
Gays > Religious life
Homosexuality > Religious aspects
Table of Contents:
  • Part 1: understanding homosexuality. Four common myths
  • Causes of homosexuality
  • The gay lifestyle and agenda
  • Part 2: "Is homosexuality contrary to the will of God?" Four Christian views
  • The great divide
  • biblical authority
  • Interpreting the Bible
  • The heterosexual norm
  • Old Testament biblical fences
  • New Testament biblical fences
  • Analogy arguments
  • Part 3. "What is to be the church's attitude?" Attitudes and understanding
  • Communities of grace
  • Communities of truth.