Moral theology and homosexuality -- Scripture and homosexuality -- Tradition and homosexuality -- Tradition and human nature -- The human sciences and homosexuality -- Toward a positive approach of moral theology -- Pastoral ministry to the homosexual community -- Conclusion : justice, the church, and the homosexual.
Sexual abuse, sexuality, and childhood/Bentovim, Vizard -- Sexual abuse-basic issues -- Characteristics of children and families/Bentovin, Boston -- Understanding the phenomenon of sexual abuse/Bentovim -- Recognition and assessment of child sexual abuse/Vizard, Tranter -- Helping young children to describe experiences of child sexual abuse- general issues/Vizard, Tranter -- Helping young child…
Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-144).
The anatomy of a contemporary crisis. This book does not deny that sexual abuse by clergy is prevalent and harmful or that ecclesiastical authorites have made persistent errors in dealing with the issue. However, the sins and crimes of a number of priests have been built into a problem with implications that extend far beyond the original behavior.
Talking about sexuality / Sylvia Thorson-Smith -- Why is homosexuality so hard to talk about? / Karon A. McClintock -- Explosive issues require special handling / Carl S. Dudley and Hugh F. Halverstadt -- Rules for talking about a difficult issue / Marc Kolden -- First Congregational Church of Fresno, Fresno, California / Frank Baldwin -- Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church, Saint Paul, Minnesota…
Other Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-172) and index.
Includes bibliographical references.