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Author Jung, Patricia Beattie.

Title Heterosexism : an ethical challenge / Patricia Beattie Jung and Ralph F. Smith
Published Albany : State University of New York Press, [1993]
©1993

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Description x, 234 pages ; 24 cm
Contents 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 Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-232) and index
Subject Sexism -- Moral and ethical aspects -- United States.
Heterosexism -- United States.
Homophobia -- Moral and ethical aspects -- United States.
Homosexuality -- Moral and ethical aspects -- United States.
Author Smith, Ralph F., 1950-
LC no. 92043405
ISBN 079141695X hardcover alkaline paper
0791416968 paperback alkaline paper