Respectful LGBT conversations : seeking truth, giving love, and modeling Christian unity / Harold Heie ; foreword by George Marsden.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Heie, Harold, 1935- author.

Contributor:

Marsden, George M., 1939- writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Homosexuality.

Sexual ethics--Biblical teaching.

Sexual ethics.

Christianity and politics.

Interpersonal communication.

Conflict management--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Conflict management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xviii, 303 pages)

Place of Publication:

Eugene, Oregon : Cascade Books, [2018]

Summary:

In stark contrast to the shrill and nasty interactions among many Christians regarding contentious LGBT issues, this book models a redemptive mode of engagement by featuring respectful conversations among deeply committed Christians who hold to diverging traditional and non-traditional views. The foundational values guiding these conversations are the quest for truth, giving the gift of love to all brothers and sisters in Christ, and modeling Christian unity. Emerging from these conversations are practical steps for a way forward that include creating safe spaces for ongoing conversation and practicing courageous Christian leadership. Based on case studies for a Christian university and two Christian churches, this book provides helpful advice for navigating conflict within churches, Christian denominations, and Christian educational institutions.

Contents:

Voices from the gay community

Biblical understandings

Findings from the sciences

Constitutional framework for public policy

Same-sex marriage : pluralism

Anti-Discrimination laws

Voices from younger Christians

Churches and the LGBT community

Case study conversations about LGBT people and issues

Conclusion: a possible way forward.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-295).

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781498242974

1498242979