The Church and the Homosexual
In this "brave and good book which shatters bad myths" (Commonweal), McNeill shows that the Bible does not condemn homosexuality, and argues that the Church must not continue its homophobic practices.\ \ \ Father McNeill's outstanding work, which convincingly establishes that the Bible does not condemn homosexuality, has brought comfort to thousands of gay and lesbian Christians since its original publication in 1976. In this fourth edition, the author calls on the...
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Fourth EditionIn this "brave and good book which shatters bad myths" (Commonweal), McNeill shows that the Bible does not condemn homosexuality, and argues that the Church must not continue its homophobic practices."The Church and the Homosexual is a major weapon for those who are fighting to change the Church." -The Reverend Paul Moore, Jr.
Preface to the Fourth EditionIntroduction: The Need for a Reappraisal11Moral Theology and Homosexuality292Scripture and Homosexuality363Tradition and Homosexuality674Tradition and Human Nature895The Human Sciences and Homosexuality1096Toward a Positive Approach of Moral Theology1297Pastoral Ministry to the Homosexual Community1538Conclusion: Justice, the Church, and the Homosexual191Epilogue196Appendix 1: Revisions of the Text201Appendix 2: Some Pastoral Reflections on AIDS207Appendix 3: A History of the Publication of This Book217Notes243Index261
