Sexuality and the Black church
Subtitle: a womanist perspective
By: Kelly Brown Douglas.
Publisher: Orbis Books
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Maryknoll, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 162
Subjects: Womanist theology; Sex -- Religious aspects -- Christianity; African Americans -- Sexual behavior
Description: "This book tackles the "taboo" subject of sexuality that has long been avoided by the Black church and community. Douglas argues that this view of Black sexuality has interfered with constructive responses to the AIDS crisis and teenage pregnancies, fostered intolerance of sexual diversity, frustrated healthy male/female relationships, and rendered Black and womanist theologians silent on sexual issues."--Jacket.

This book tackles the "taboo" subject of sexuality that has long been avoided by the Black church and community. Douglas argues that this view of Black sexuality has interfered with constructive responses to the AIDS crisis and teenage pregnancies, fostered intolerance of sexual diversity, frustrated healthy male/female relationships, and rendered Black and womanist theologians silent on sexual issues.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 145-155) and index.