To Continue the Dialogue (Archaeological Survey Report) [Paperback]

C. Norman Kraus (Editor)

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Series: Archaeological Survey Report | Publication Date: October 15, 2001

Many disparate and conflicting voices are addressing the contentious issue of homosexuality. The hope is that this book, rather than heightening the polarization, will begin to build bridges across the factions.

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Here are reasoned yet passionate calls for all who care about biblical interpretation, homosexuality, and discerning a way forward to join together, no matter their perspectives, in sober and prayerful deliberation under guidance of the Holy Spirit. Excerpts from Part III, see fuller responses there: "I heartily welcome this first effort among Mennonite scholars to publish a book-length resource examining biblical, theological, and pastoral issues about homosexuality." --Sheldon Burkhalter

"We should indeed 'continue the dialogue' with the goal of enlarging our capacity to be both welcoming (evangelistic) and covenantal (disciplined) congregations and conferences." --John A. Lapp

"I am glad this book is being published. It represents a courageous next step in the journey." --Mary Schertz

"Let's not continue the dialogue. . . . Homosexual behavior. . . . is sin. With some exceptions, the overarching intent of these essays appears to be to question that. . . ." --Richard A. Showalter

"There are strong . . . biblical word studies but the calculation seems to be not to offend [the official Mennonite positions adopted at] Purdue/Saskatoon." --Elsie and Don Steelberg

"Though we are theoretically 'people of the book,' when push comes to shove we are very much 'people of power politics. . . .' --Elaine K. Swartzentruber

"The current state of conversation regarding homosexuality . . . is so polarizing leaders often feel neutralized." --Anonymous Administrator

"This book is entitled To Continue the Dialogue. . . . A different stance might be more fruitful. That is a call to discernment." --Willard M. Swartley

"This kind of resource is the necessary beginning point for true discernment." --George R. Brunk III

About the Author

During the past forty years, C. Norman Kraus, San Andreas, California, has served established churches and developed new ones, written many articles and books, including Jesus' Word, Jesus' Way (Herald Press, 1992), and done seminary teaching. He has painted thousands of watercolors, some of them award-winning. As one who knows firsthand the pain of failure and the pleasure of success, Klassen's greatest joy is sharing the gracious love of God.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Cascadia Publishing House (October 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931038015
• ISBN-13: 978-1931038010
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,251,096 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book on a tragic topic in need of attention, September 2, 2011

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This review is from: To Continue the Dialogue (Archaeological Survey Report) (Paperback)

Equal rights for lesbians, gays and bisexuals (LGBs) is arguably the main topic of religiously-motivated conflict in the U.S. today. Unfortunately, the two "solitudes" often throw verbal rocks at each other, but rarely debate the topic and almost never enter into dialogue. Yet dialogue is the fastest, least painful way of resolving the conflict.

This book makes a valuable contribution to dialogue on equal rights for LGBs by allowing free discussion of the main source of the conflict: opposing biblical interpretation of the six or seven "clobber" passages in the Bible that have been used to attack LGBs.

A valuable resource for anyone concerned about the loss of quality of life -- and of life itself through suicide -- of persons with a homosexual or bisexual orientation.