Taking a Chance on God: Liberating Theology for Gays, Lesbians, and Their Lovers, Families, and Friends

Taking a Chance on God: Liberating Theology for Gays, Lesbians, and Their Lovers, Families, and Friends
by John J. McNeill

Taking a Chance on God: Liberating Theology for Gays, Lesbians, and Their Lovers, Families, and Friends
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Author: John J. McNeill
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1996-05-01
ISBN: 0807079456
Number of pages: 213
Publisher: Beacon Press

Book Reviews of Taking a Chance on God: Liberating Theology for Gays, Lesbians, and Their Lovers, Families, and Friends

Book Review: Great Book!
Summary: 5 Stars

The "Honest Truth" (or, more accurately, Reactionary Bias) does not sound as much against homosexuality as he does unsafe sexual behavior, which many, many gay men do not engage in. Heterosexuals do a lot of stupid stuff too, but we do not blame heterosexuality, we blame the self-destructive behavior. What HT fails to explain in his review is this: How do you account for all the gay men out there (myself included, HELLO) who are not promiscuous and risk-taking in their personal lives? I'd like to here the "honest truth" about that! Oh, and by the way, what makes straight people always think they're such authorities on gays and lesbians? If you want to find a real expert, look no further than an actual gay person. What a concept.

Summary of Taking a Chance on God: Liberating Theology for Gays, Lesbians, and Their Lovers, Families, and Friends

Father John J. McNeill thoughtfully explains how both tradition and Scripture support the love between people of the same sex and shows that a positive gay identity is compatible with Christian faith.

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