Taking a Chance on God: Liberating Theology for Gays, Lesbians, and Their Lovers, Families, and FriendsFather John J. McNeill thoughtfully explains how both tradition and Scripture support the love between people of the same sex and shows that a positive gay identity is compatible with Christian faith. |
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Chapter | 12 |
Chapter 4 | 22 |
Feeling the Presence of God | 28 |
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