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"Does God's word in the Bible really condemn homosexuals? Top scholars show that those who perceive Bible passages as condemning of homosexuality are being misled by faulty translation and poor interpretation. Daniel A. Helmeniak, Ph.D., respected theologian and Roman Catholic priest, explains in a clear fashion the fascinating new insights of these scholars. The Bible has been used to justify slavery, inquisitions, apartheid and the subjugation of...
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At the core of the ongoing debate over "values" is the issue of sexuality. Indeed, when conservative politicians invoke the notion of "family values," they imply a range of ideals centered around the limitation of sexual freedom. Sex and morality have become hot topics in this age of widespread uncertainty about the location of "right" and "wrong." In Invented Moralities, renowned scholar Jeffrey Weeks explores the clashes over sexual values that...
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Something happened to love -- eros, physical love -- when mankind fell. The beauty was marred. The joy was tinged with sadness. Eros was defiled. Today the results are evident in premarital sex, extramarital sex, masturbation, homosexuality and various forms of twisted sex. Dr. John White speaks with understanding and compassion about each of these sexual sins. He concludes with a telling chapter on how local churches can be communities for dealing...