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Book SynopsisThis case study in the contemporary sexual ethics debates in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America analyzes the origin, rhetorical use, and institutionalization of the Lutheran "orders of creation" theology used to exclude gays and lesbians.
Trade ReviewHopefully this work will provide guidance for those in leadership of the various churches as they seek to reevaluate their understandings of humanity, ministry, and God's creation. -- Rev. Wilton S. Haffey Jr. * Reading In The Light Of Congregations *
This book provides helpful background for pastors, seminary students, and theologians. * Religious Studies Review *
This book provides helpful background for pastors, seminary students, and theologians. * Religious Studies Review *
Hopefully this work will provide guidance for those in leadership of the various churches as they seek to reevaluate their understandings of humanity, ministry, and God's creation. -- Rev. Wilton S. Haffey Jr. * Reading In The Light Of Congregations *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword by Martha Ellen Stortz Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Acknowledgments Chapter 4 The Times Have Changed: Reflections on Doing Christian Sexual Ethics Today Chapter 5 Honoring God's Handiwork: Luther on Sexuality and Marriage Chapter 6 The Heterosexual Structure of Creation: The Orders of Creation in American Lutheranism Chapter 7 Vision and Expectations: Theology and Policy for Exclusion Chapter 8 Promises of Fidelity: An Inclusive Theology of Marriage Chapter 9 Conclusion: Theology and Social Change Chapter 10 Bibliography Chapter 11 Index
