Many members yet one body : committed same-gender relationships and the mission of the church
https://archives.anglican.ca/link/catalog4591
- Author
- Nessan, Craig L., 1952-
- Publication Date
- c2004
- Material Type
- Book
- Location
- U. of T. Libraries
- Call Number
- BR 115 H6 N47 2004
- Author
- Nessan, Craig L., 1952-
- Place of Publication
- Minneapolis MN
- Publisher
- Augsburg Fortress
- Publication Date
- c2004
- Physical Description
- 96 p. ; 21.5 x 14 cm.
- Material Type
- Book
- Notes
- "[By] Craig L. Nessan".
- Includes bibliographical references and bibliography: p. 95-96.
- The author's outlines "the two questions that are the central focus of this book: 1. Should the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America allow for the blessing of committed same-gender relationships ? 2. Should the ELCA allow the ordination/rostering of otherwise qualified candidates who are living in a committed same-gender relationship ? .... In this book, I am committed to offering my best understanding of the biblical witness and my most thorough reasoning about the particular questions before us. What I have discovered, however, is that our discussion of this particular issue has as much to do with ecclesiology as it does with sexuality. As we enter into pointed debate about an issue so hotly contested, we are challenged to examine our core commitments about the nature of the church. What does it mean to be church together with people with whom I vehemently disagree ? What suffices as the basis for the unity of the church ? How much difference of opinion is permissible, before we have betrayed the truth ? Thus this book is not only about homosexuality but also ecclesiology". -- Preface, pp. 4, 5.
- Content: Preface dated All Saints Day 2003 -- The Ultimate and the Penultimate: Can the Center Hold ? -- The Root of the Present Impasse: Two Irreconcilable Hermeneutics -- Conflict of Interpretations: How Catholic Dare We Become ? -- Beyond Polarization to Common Ground: Fostering Charity -- Beyond Fear to Mutuality: Attending to Congregational Process -- Exploring the Possibilities: Giving Place to Each Other -- Glossary -- Bibliography.
- Each chapter is prefaced by the text of a hymn and ends with "Questions for Reflection".
- OTCH Note: Sexuality Special Collection.
- Subjects
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada - Doctrines
- Same sex unions - Religious aspects - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- Homosexuality - Religious aspects - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- Homosexuality - Religious aspects - Lutheran Church
- Homosexuality - Biblical teaching
- Ordination of gays - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- Bible - Criticism, interpretation, etc. - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- Church - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - Parties and movements
- Mission of the church - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- Conflict management - Religious aspects - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- ISBN
- 0-8066-4903-8
- Call Number
- BR 115 H6 N47 2004
- Location
- U. of T. Libraries