Welcoming but not affirming
Subtitle: an evangelical response to homosexuality
By: Stanley J. Grenz.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Louisville, Ky
Language: eng
Number of pages: 210
Subjects: Homosexuality -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.; Homosexuality -- Moral and ethical aspects.; Evangelicalism.
Description: In this carefully reasoned and thoroughly researched analysis, Stanley Grenz asks: Are same-sex relationships a viable, God-given way of giving expression to our sexuality? He reviews scientific research, the history of Christian teaching on homosexuality, the issue of biblical authority today, and the practical issues the church now faces, such as blessing of same-sex unions, the ordination of homosexuals, and the church's public stance on gay rights issues. Ultimately he proposes that it is possible for Christian communities to welcome homosexuals without affirming same-sex unions.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [159]-201) and indexes.