Conflicts
over homosexuality and gay rights threaten to break apart
denominations, if not North American society. These heated theological
and political debates have, as well, obscured the fact that many gays
and lesbians are religiously active individuals. Gay Religion
is the first book to give a straightforward presentation of the
spiritual lives, practices and expressions of gays, lesbians,
bisexuals, and transgender. Drawing from a wide range of religious
traditions, new and established scholars explore the range of gay
religious expression in denominations, sects, and even outside
recognized religious institutions. The essays ask what these religious
innovations mean to the continually evolving religious environment of
North America. With its helpful section introductions and an appendix
providing profiles of organizations involved, Gay Religion is
a unique and compelling resource for anyone interested in
homosexuality and American religion.
About
The Authors:
Scott
Thumma is professor of sociology of religion, web and
distance education at the Hartford Institute for Religion Research,
Hartford Seminary.
Edward
R. Gray is visiting assistant professor of religion at Emory
University and the executive director of YouthPride, a community based
youth service and advocacy organization in Atlanta.
Published
by AltaMira Press
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can order
the book directly from the publisher AltaMira by going to their
web site and following the instructions. The paper cover cost is
$28.95 and the hard cover cost is $75.00
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