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Homosexuality and the Church

出版	F. H. Revell, 1978
主題	Religion / Sexuality & Gender Studies
ISBN	08007095279780800709525
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=HobwAAAACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api

註釋"In the past year the question of homosexual rights has burst upon the American scene as no other issue has in this decade. Instead of its usual role of a moralistic commentator on the sidelines, the church finds itself in the middle of the controversy. Entire denominations are in imminent danger of splitting right down the middle on the issue. Should self-affirmed, sexually active homosexuals be ordained as ministers in the church? Should they even be welcomed as fellow believers? What is the role in ethical guidance of reason, experience and the Holy Spirit? How shall we respond to new methods of interpreting the Bible which contradict our previous understanding of its teaching? HOMOSEXUALITY AND THE CHURCH is the first comprehensive scholarly work that deals with the issue from an evangelical view point. Dr. Lovelace presents the historic Christian position from Augustine and Aquinas through Luther and Calvin right up to Barth and Teilicke. He surveys and analyzes current literature of the last 20 years that challenges this traditional position. All five biblical texts that speak specifically on homosexuality are considered extensively. Corollary passages from Scripture are discussed which bring more basic and underlying questions sharply into focus for today's Christian, such as an overall morality of sex. Although HOMOSEXUALITY AND THE CHURCH will be an invaluable contribution at the highest level of theological and philosophical inquiry, it remains an intensely practical book written in response to a cultural and religious crisis. Dr. Lovelace calls both sides of the debate to repentance and reconciliation. He establishes specific strategies for the church to reach out to the homosexual in ways that are both compassionate and constructive. The challenge is at hand. The opportunity is great. The world is watching." - Publisher