Heterosexism: An Ethical Challenge

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Author: Patricia Beattie Jung

ISBN-10: 0791416968

ISBN-13: 9780791416969

Category: Homosexuality -> Moral and ethical aspects

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PrefaceIntroduction1Ch. 1Defining Heterosexism13A Reasoned System of Prejudice13Orientation and Behavior16Five Moral Positions Regarding Homosexuality22Ch. 2Evaluating Heterosexism35An Egalitarian Starting Point35Heterosexism: A Noncredible Tradition36A Faithful Reformation45Ch. 3The Bible and Heterosexism61Reevaluating Traditional Interpretations65Traditional Texts "Against Homosexuality"65Traditional Texts "For Heterocentrism"84Ch. 4The Costs of Heterosexism89Discerning True and False Threats96Challenging Christian Preoccupations103Ch. 5Confronting Heterosexism115Foundations for Reform116The Church as an Inclusive-Exclusive Community118Christian Life and Christian Teaching121A Paradigm Shift in Sexual Ethics125The Focus of Reform127A Symbolic Case Study: Ordination130The Boundaries of Dissent132Ch. 6Dismantling Heterosexism139Toward a Theology of Sexuality140Marriage: A Ritual Test Case144Reassessing Marriage162Ch. 7Moving Beyond Heterosexism167Sexual Authenticity169Sexual Fidelity181Postscript187Notes191Bibliography225Index233