Taking a Chance on God: Liberating Theology for Gays, Lesbians, and Their Lovers, Families, and FriendsTaking a Chance on God explores how lesbians and gay men can claim both a positive gay identity and a fulfilling life of Christian faith. |
Contents
Chapter | 12 |
Chapter 4 | 22 |
Feeling the Presence of God | 28 |
Chapter 6 | 42 |
Chapter 7 | 48 |
Lifting the Burden of Guilt Shame and SelfHate | 54 |
Say the Word and I Shall Be Healed | 76 |
Hospitality and the Sodom Myth | 92 |
The Freedom to Play | 110 |
Chapter 15 | 126 |
AIDS and | 146 |
Reflections on Judgment | 159 |
Lovers Gather Round | 178 |
Chapter 22 | 193 |
Notes | 207 |
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