Title: Homosexuality and Christian community /
Authors: Seow, C. L.
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press,
Year: 1996
Subjects: Homosexuality Religious aspects Christianity; Homosexuality Biblical teaching
Abstract: Contributors to this volume, all members of the Princeton Theological Seminary faculty, address the various exegetical, interpretive, and practical issues pertaining to the issue of homosexuality in the church. These include the ordination of homosexuals and the blessing of homosexual unions, as well as broader issues dealing with liturgical and theological language about God and the role of the church in a pluralistic society. The contributors speak of these various issues as theological educators, ministers, and committed Christians. They ask, What do the scriptures say about homosexuality and related issues? How should the scriptures inform our theological reflection? and How do we live faithfully in regard to this matter? And like the Christian community at large, the contributors are not of one mind on any of these issues; many times they are in considerable disagreement. Homosexuality and Christian Community will help to guide churches and individuals engaged in theological reflection about the place of homosexuals in the church.
Contents: Introduction -- Contributors -- Part 1. What do the Scriptures say? -- Creation and human sexuality / Richard E. Whitaker -- A heterotextual perspective / Choon-Leong Seow -- Reading and understanding the New Testament of homosexuality / Brian K. Blount -- Creation, sexuality, and homosexuality in the New Testament / Ulrich W. Mauser -- Part 2. How do the Scriptures inform our theological reflection? -- What the Scriptures principally teach / Patrick D. Miller -- Living with the Bible / Thomas G. Long -- But isn't "it" a sin? / Mark McClain-Taylor -- Speaking the text and preaching the gospel / Charles L. Bartow -- Homosexuality - What then shall we preachers say? / James F. Kay -- Part 3. How do we live faithfully? -- The pastoral dilemma / Thomas W. Gillespie -- Disciples together, constantly / A.K.M. Adam -- The heterosexual norm / Max L. Stackhouse -- How to discuss moral issues surrounding homosexuality when you know you are right / Nancy J. Duff.