In this "brave and good book which shatters bad myths" (Commonweal), McNeill shows that the Bible does not condemn homosexuality, and argues that the Church must not continue its homophobic practices.
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The Church and the Homosexual is a major weapon for those who are fighting to change the Church.--The Reverend Paul Moore, Jr.
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McNeill is a Beacon Press author.
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62 of 74 people found the following review helpful
By "iv79"
Format:Paperback
I find John McNeill's The Church and the homosexual a clear example of what I call "Brave Theology". Mc Neill does not write an unfounded claim, but establishes his arguments on grounds of a hard work of scholarship. To support his views, he appeals to bible theology, philosophy and human sciences. Thus, he forces moral theologist to take his book into account, whether they like it or not. I am firmly convinced that in the future John Mc Neill will be remembered as a pioneer who dared challenge The Church's unsuitable and unacceptable view on homosexuality.
30 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
At first I felt like this book was stretching what i knew as the truth of the Scripture, but as i started to open my mind and my heart i discovered what the purpose of the book was. it was to free gays and lesbians of the notion that the Bible and the church hates them. that there are other ways to intrepret the meaning behind the words. this was the first book pro-gay book i've read and it really did help me begin my journey of self discovery. i don't know if i am ready to step back into church as an openly gay christian, but one day i hope to. back by Scripture and by the love of God. the next book i hope to read is "Stranger at the Gate" by Mel White.
24 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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The minister at my local southern baptist church told me about this book, when my husband of 20 years began having an identity crisis problem. I found the information in this book to be helpful in dealing with his feelings of homosexuality. We did infact split in the end but the split was much cleaner than it might have been had I not found this book. There is an arizona resource helpline that also assisted me and recommended this book, they can be reached at 1-480-987-3979 or 1-480-831-6200, at the later number ask for Vicki.
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The Church and the Homosexual
A dear Christian friend recently came out as gay, and in the course of our many conversations about homosexuality, he suggested I read this book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jeremy
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The Church and the Homosexual
This book was written by Pr. McNeill for an approved discussion within the Catholic Church in the United States. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Eric
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amateurbiblescholar
This book is good for any bible studies on the subject. Seems to be historicaly correct on content. Explanations benefit all who are interested in being truthful and just.
Published 15 months ago by GPBear
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read!!
This book, although written in the 70s, is very relevent today with the surge of out and open homosexuals. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Brenda S
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very in depth-too in depth
The title caught my eye and a friend of mine was in 'Dignity' which is the Catholic group the author formed. I never finished the book but passed it on to my friend. Read more
Published on October 4, 2009 by Roger L. Vandermeer
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Eisegesis
Ultimately, the casuistry of defrocked Fr. McNeil exposes itself. If the Levitical Code of Holiness no longer applies in the new covenant, surely the Pauline epistle to the Romans... Read more
Published on April 8, 2008 by D. S. Heersink
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Pro Gay, Pro Christain!!!
I am an ordained minsiter of the Gospel, who is gay. This book is superbly written and researched. It was a great help for my acceptance process. Read more
Published on January 8, 1999
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