Unrepentant Self-Affirming, Practice: Lesbian/Bisexual/Gay People Within Organized Religion (Paperback)

by Gary David Comstock (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Comstock (Gay Theology Without Apology, Pilgrim Pr., 1993) here combines recent studies of gay people in organized religion with his own research of gays and lesbians in the church. Making up for gaps in the studies he reviewed, he provides an overview of the religious life of the gay laity rather than the church's view on homosexuality. His research covers all religions, including alternative and Native American religions, with an emphasis on the United Methodist Church (UMC) and the United Church of Christ (UCC). To facilitate readability, interviews complement the empirical data. Some conclusions based on the data state that the UMC is more accepting of mature gay persons who are devoted to changing the UMC anti-gay policy, while the UCC is devoted to social issues and invites member participation in church leadership. Comstock's focus is the hope that all people can worship equally. A historical overview and chronology listing significant gay-related events is provided. For public and academic libraries.
Leo Kriz, West Des Moines Lib., Ia.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

• Paperback: 282 pages
• Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group (June 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 082641429X
• ISBN-13: 978-0826414298
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