Bisexuality, Religious Inspiration - General, Religion & Spirituality - Gay & Lesbian Studies, Religion - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
Based on twenty-seven recent empirical studies of gay people in organized religion and another ten "religion-related" studies, Unrepentant, Self-Affirming, Practicing provides the most comprehensive examination to date of the place of gay people within religious communities.Editorials
Library Journal
Comstock (Gay Theology Without Apology, Pilgrim Pr., 1993) here combines recent studies of gay people in organized religion with his own research of gays and lesbians in the church. Making up for gaps in the studies he reviewed, he provides an overview of the religious life of the gay laity rather than the church's view on homosexuality. His research covers all religions, including alternative and Native American religions, with an emphasis on the United Methodist Church (UMC) and the United Church of Christ (UCC). To facilitate readability, interviews complement the empirical data. Some conclusions based on the data state that the UMC is more accepting of mature gay persons who are devoted to changing the UMC anti-gay policy, while the UCC is devoted to social issues and invites member participation in church leadership. Comstock's focus is the hope that all people can worship equally. A historical overview and chronology listing significant gay-related events is provided. For public and academic libraries.-Leo Kriz, West Des Moines Lib., Ia.Book Details
Published
December 31, 1997
Publisher
New York : Continuum, 1996.
Pages
329
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780826408815