| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xv, 137 pages ; 23 cm |
| Summary |
In the early 2000's, Mark Achtemeier embarked on a personal journey with the Bible that led him from being a conservative, evangelical opponent of gay rights to an outspoken activist for gay marriage and a fully inclusive church. In "The Bible's Yes to Same-Sex Marriage," Achtemeier shares what led to his change of heart. |
| Contents |
The harvest of despair: Why traditional condemnations of gay relationships can't be right -- Jesus and the law: How Biblical fragments can lead us astray -- With all your mind: Reading the Bible faithfully and responsibly -- "This is my body, given for you": God's plan for love, marriage and sexuality -- Special blessings: Why gay people have an honored place in God's heart -- Reclaiming the witnesses 1: Making sense of the Old Testament fragments -- Reclaiming the witnesses 2: Making sense of the New Testament fragments -- Testing the spirits: How do we know we're on the right track? -- The word of life: Biblical teaching for the real world. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Subject |
Same-sex marriage -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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Sex -- Biblical teaching.
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Homosexuality -- Biblical teaching.
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Marriage -- Biblical teaching.
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| ISBN |
9780664239909 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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0664239900 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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