African Americans: History and Experience as the "Other" -- Revelation and Liberation -- Same-Sex Relations in Scripture and the African American Church -- Moving Forward with Individuals -- Working with Families and Communities
Summary
Understanding Theology and Homosexuality in African-American Communities focuses specifically on helping mental professionals understand the scriptural and historical bases for the negative stance of some African American churches towards same-sex relations, and how that understanding is relevant within the context of mental health care. It provides a summary of the relevant professional literature and examples from clinical practice and/or research
