Ch. 1. Defining Heterosexism. A Reasoned System of Prejudice. Orientation and Behavior. Five Moral Positions Regarding Homosexuality -- Ch. 2. Evaluating Heterosexism. An Egalitarian Starting Point. Heterosexism: A Noncredible Tradition. A Faithful Reformation -- Ch. 3. The Bible and Heterosexism. Reevaluating Traditional Interpretations. Traditional Texts "Against Homosexuality" Traditional Texts "For Heterocentrism" -- Ch. 4. The Costs of Heterosexism. Discerning True and False Threats. Challenging Christian Preoccupations -- Ch. 5. Confronting Heterosexism. Foundations for Reform. The Church as an Inclusive-Exclusive Community. Christian Life and Christian Teaching. A Paradigm Shift in Sexual Ethics. The Focus of Reform. A Symbolic Case Study: Ordination. The Boundaries of Dissent -- Ch. 6. Dismantling Heterosexism. Toward a Theology of Sexuality. Marriage: A Ritual Test Case. Reassessing Marriage -- Ch. 7. Moving Beyond Heterosexism. Sexual Authenticity. Sexual Fidelity
Analysis
Heterosexism United States
Homophobia Moral and ethical aspects United States
Homosexuality Moral and ethical aspects United States
Bibliography
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