The Church and the Homosexual
| Author | John J. McNeill |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Published | 1976 |
| Publisher | Sheed Andrews and McMeel |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type |
The Church and the Homosexual is a 1976 book by theologian John J. McNeill. The book is notable in the field of moral theology in that it was among the first books to argue that the Bible does not condemn homosexuality.
Summary
McNeill examines and challenges the Catholic Church's official, traditional attitude toward homosexuality which condemns the practice as a violation of God's divine law. He also seeks to establish that the Bible does not condemn homosexuality.
See also
- Homosexuality and Roman Catholicism
External links
- The Church and the Homosexual
- Younge, Richard G. (1980). "Review of The Church and the Homosexual". Historical Magazine of the Protestant Episcopal Church. 49 (1): 97–100. ISSN 0018-2486. JSTOR 42973755.