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| Gay Religion | 
 enlarge | Author: Edward R. Gray
Publisher: AltaMira Press
Category: Book
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Pages: 400
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Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.8 x 1.2
ISBN: 0759103267
Dewey Decimal Number: 200.8664
EAN: 9780759103269
ASIN: 0759103267
Publication Date: November 28, 2004
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"While homosexuals continue gaining acceptance in other arenas of American culture, only a tiny minority of religious groups accept gays and lesbians as full members and potential clergy. Serious conflicts over homosexuality threaten to break apart many la"
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Religion and Us October 13, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Gray, Edward and Thumma, Scott. "Gay Religion", Altamira, 2004.
Religion and Us
Amos Lassen
In the present state of American culture, many gay men and women have a very hard time finding where they fit in terms of religion. Scott Thumma and Edward Gray take a look at the issue and look at the various aspects of gay religion. The entire gamut of religious practice is examined and this book is a great introduction to current religion and religious practices of members of out community. The authors also bring to light new religious practices which have been created to support the way gay people live.
As homosexuals gain acceptance in other areas in America, we know that only a small group of religions accept gay people into membership. Conflicts over religious views of the gay lifestyle have caused derision and even splits in some religious groups. We know that these theological debates tend to cloud over what some members of the GLBT community are doing in terms of religion. This book looks at the spiritual lives, practices and the way the gay community behaves religiously. The book uses articles by scholars and leaders in religion and they speak of innovations which cause religion to evolve.
It is particularly interesting to read about a support group for Seventh Day Adventists and how groups like the Radical Faeries have added spirituality to their way of life and even though that spirituality may be pagan or Wicca, it does not matter since it is spirituality.
The book consists of 21 essays in there categories--one deals with religious heritage, another with sectarian expression and the third deals with the new and popular religious expression. Some of the research is dated but it is nevertheless interesting and enlightening.
Gray and Thumma do not show their own opinions in their attempt at objectivity and allow the reader to draw his own conclusions. This is a valuable book to have and it is extremely readable.
A Must Read February 10, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Gay Religion is not only a must read for theologians, but also for the student, the professional, and the layperson. Thumma and Gray did a great job including various aspects of Gay Religion in the current American culture - from circuit parties and Faeries, to evangelicals and everything in-between. The presentation of these various religious practices is enlightening, even if one questions the practice as a legitimate "religion or religious practice"- but isn't that the beauty of living in the United States (at least in theory). I recommend Gay Religion as a great introduction to the landscape of current religion and religious practices of American gay men and women.
a valuable resource February 7, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is a must read for any religious leader regardless their opinion on gay and lesbian issues. Thumma and Gray have assembled ethnographies that cover the gamut of the American religious spectrum. The chapters are interesting and often compelling. The editors appear not to espouse an opinion or judgment on the individual reports letting each stand on its own merit. This is particular refreshing. It's important to note these chapters are ethnographies. The tone is generally academic often based on field studies and reporting.
I disagree with Publishers Weekly about the timeliness of several of the reports. While they may be older reports, I found them still relevant. I'm sure if there were more recent reports the editors would have included them.
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