The Church and the Homosexual: Fourth Edition

by John J. McNeill

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780807079317
Publisher:	Beacon Press
Publication date:	09/01/1993
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	1,106,708
Product dimensions:	5.15(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

John J. McNeill, an ordained priest and practicing psychotherapist, was expelled from the Society of Jesus in 1987 for refusing to cease his ministry to gay men and lesbians. He received a doctorate in philosophy from Louvain University in Beligum and has taught philosophy and theology at Fordham University, Union Theological Seminary, and other institutions. McNeill is the author of Taking a Chance on God and Freedom, Glorious Freedom, also published by Beacon Press.

Editorial Reviews

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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