The Church and the Homosexual (Paperback)

by John J. McNeill (Author)
Key Phrases: pastoral ministry, homophile community, homosexual condition, Old Testament, New Testament, Positive Approach of Moral Theology (more...)

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Product Description
Fourth Edition

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.

"The Church and the Homosexual is a major weapon for those who are fighting to change the Church."
-The Reverend Paul Moore, Jr.

About the Author
McNeill is a Beacon Press author.

Product Details

• Paperback: 266 pages
• Publisher: Beacon Press; 4 Sub edition (September 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807079316
• ISBN-13: 978-0807079317
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #226,490 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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56 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brave and challenging theology, January 20, 2000

By	"iv79" (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain) - See all my reviews

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.

27 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beginning of my Journey, August 5, 2003

By A Customer

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.

42 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pro Gay, Pro Christain!!!, January 8, 1999

By A Customer

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. A must have for minsiters who work with the gay community. God Bless John J. McNeill.