Forgetting How To Blush: United Methodism's Compromise with the Sexual Revolution
Karen Booth s Forgetting How to Blush tells the story of the advancement of the sexual revolution in both the culture and the church from the perspective of one who adheres to the historic and transcultural Christian tradition regarding human sexuality. Anyone who wishes to understand all sides of the debate about sexuality in the church should read the story told in this book. This well-researched book is an invitation to critically reflect upon the theological presuppositions that have guided the effort to change the church s moral teaching and pastoral direction about sexuality. Tim W. Whitaker, Florida Area Resident Bishop, The United Methodist Church --Book JacketThis is a first-rate review of the controversy on sexuality in The United Methodist Church. It furnishes a deep analysis of the cultural, theological, political, moral and ecclesial issues involved. It should be read with a gimlet eye on the consequences of the controversy for the future of United Methodism. William J. Abraham, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University --Book JacketKaren Booth has written the most important book I have seen to help one understand how value-neutral sexual ethics found a home in United Methodism and how it has polluted our moral teaching. With careful research and admirable candor, the author examines Kinsey s fraudulent sexual research and follows its tragic impact on United Methodism s teaching and practice. Writing always with compassion, the author wisely cautions against the attractive third way compromise on homosexuality. I seldom think a book is a must read. Without question, this one is. James V. Heidinger II, President and Publisher, emeritus, Good News, A Forum for Scriptural Christianity, Inc. --Book JacketThis is a first-rate review of the controversy on sexuality in The United Methodist Church. It furnishes a deep analysis of the cultural, theological, political, moral and ecclesial issues involved. It should be read with a gimlet eye on the consequences of the controversy for the future of United Methodism.   William J. Abraham, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University --Book JacketKaren Booth has written the most important book I have seen to help one understand how value-neutral sexual ethics found a home in United Methodism and how it has polluted our moral teaching. With careful research and admirable candor, the author examines Kinsey s fraudulent sexual research and follows its tragic impact on United Methodism s teaching and practice. Writing always with compassion, the author wisely cautions against the attractive third way compromise on homosexuality. I seldom think a book is a must read. Without question, this one is.   James V. Heidinger II, President and Publisher, emeritus, Good News, A Forum for Scriptural Christianity, Inc. --Book Jacket