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Disclosures: Conversations Gay and Spiritual [Paperback]

Michael Ford (Author)

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Publication Date: June 15, 2005

At a time when the issue of homosexuality is polarizing the church and society on an unprecedented scale, journalist Michael Ford profiles gay and lesbian Christians from the United States, Great Britain, and Africa to explore the dynamics of being gay and spiritual in the twenty-first century. Through a series of moving and surprising portraits, Ford’s subjects offer revealing insights into their psychological and spiritual lives. The individuals profiled include women and men, ordained and lay, celibate, single, and in long-term relationships with or without the benefit of civil union or marriage. The book begins with an introductory overview of the variety of issues—ordination of gays, gay marriage, constitutional amendments—in which activists and politicians from both sides of the issue are embroiled. This engaging book offers a close-up look at the people behind the issues, and is a timely contribution to the ongoing debate.

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About the Author

Michael Ford, PhD, is a journalist and theologian. His books include Wounded Prophet: A Portrait of Henri J. M. Nouwen, Father Mychal Judge: An Authentic American Hero, and Song of the Nightingale: A Modern Spiritual Canticle.

Michael Ford, PhD, is a journalist and theologian. His books include Wounded Prophet: A Portrait of Henri J. M. Nouwen, Father Mychal Judge: An Authentic American Hero, and Song of the Nightingale: A Modern Spiritual Canticle.

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Paperback: 216 pages
Publisher: Cowley Publications (June 15, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1561012289
ISBN-13: 978-1561012282
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,810,290 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"My father refused to attend the wedding and my mother came only because my sister threatened to quit speaking to her if she didn't," discloses Sandra as she recalls the joyful day she married her partner, Katie, in Vermont-the first state in the United States to allow the legal joining of same-sex couples. Read the first page

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Catholic Church, San Francisco, Gene Robinson, United States, Jeffrey John, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Los Angeles, United Kingdom, Church of England, Mennonite Church, Anglican Communion, Church of Christ, Holy Communion, Jesus Christ, Most Holy Redeemer, New York, The Long Search, Unholy Orders, West Hollywood, Ages of Mystery, Bishop of Reading, Churches Together, Different Drum, Father Spyridon

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This book cites 20 books:

Reaching Out: The Three Movements of the Spiritual Life by Henri J. M. Nouwen on page 139, and Back Matter
Faith Beyond Resentment: Fragments Catholic and Gay by James Alison on page 191
Catechism of the Catholic Church (English and Latin Edition) by Libreria Editrice Vaticana on page 109
Song Of The Nightingale: A Modern Spiritual Canticle by Michael Ford in Front Matter
Another Kind of Love: Homosexuality and Spirituality by Richard Woods in Back Matter

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