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| Title | : | Sexual Orientation and Human Rights in American Religious Discourse |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.46 (780 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195119428 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-30 |
| Language | : | English |
Within the collection one can get a significant introduction to religious thought on the subject, an intriguing sampling of approaches to theological ethics, a smattering of political positions concerning sexual issues, a heaping portion of legal theory, and even some insightful cultural criticism on the side."--Journal of Religion . "This literate and engaged edited volume brings into dialogue perspectives on sexual orientation and public policy within Judaism, Roman Catholicism, and Protestantism in America, as well as within African American religious traditions.It is one of the better books of its genre and worth reading and assigning to students."--Relig
Prejudice by any other name Despite the effort at "balance," the book caricatures the position of the world's religions on sexual morality. The crucial difference between sexual orientation and sexual action is destroyed. An anti-religious screed disguised as a prim anthology.. "A Much Needed Survey" according to A Customer. This is an excellent and much needed survey of attitudes among various denominations toward homosexuality. As increasing evidence bears out the genetic and biological origin of homosexuality, religious groups are being confronted with interpretational difficulties reminiscent o
Martha Nussbaum is Ernest Freund Professor of Law and Ethics at the University of Chicago. He is the author of books and articles on Israelite religion, literary criticism of the Hebrew Bible, and the history of biblical exegesis. Saul M. He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Biblical Lit
Writers from within the Jewish community, the Roman Catholic church, Mainline Protestant churches, and African-American churches explore the history and tradition of their communities on same-sex orientation, discuss the moral stance they advocate, and consider the legal and public policy implications of that stance. The book concludes with essays by Michael McConnell and Andrew Koppelman exploring how our society might find a modus vivendi in a state position of neutrality on the moral status of homosexuality.This book will appeal to a broad range of readers interested in these crucial issues, and in the role the religious communities play in these debates, while helping to foster the climate for a more r
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