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The Study & Understanding of Homosexuality as it relates to Christianity
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BOOKS AND PERIODICALS
Aarons, Leroy. Prayers for Bobby: A Mother's Coming to Terms with the Suicide of Her Gay Son. San Francisco: Harper, 1995.
Alexander, Marilyn Bennett and James Preston. We Were Baptized Too: Claiming God's Grace for Lesbians and Gays. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 1996.
Barbo, Beverly. The Walking Wounded: A Mother's True Story of Her Son's Homosexuality and His Eventual AIDS Related Death! Lindsborg, KS: Carlsons, 1987.
Barnett, Walter. Homosexuality and the Bible: An Interpretation. Wallingford, PA: Pendle Hill Publications, Pamphlet #226, 1979.
Best, Rev. Hoard H. Pastor, I am Gay. Palmer, Alaska: Palmer Publishing Co., 1995.
Blair, Dr. Ralph. Homosexuality: Faith, Facts, and Fairy Tales. New York: Evangelicals Concerned, 1991. Contains two messages given to a United Methodist Church.
Borhek, Mary V. Coming Out to Parents. 1983; Cleveland, Ohio: The Pilgrim Press, revised and updated, 1993.
Borhek, Mary V. My Son Eric. Cleveland, Ohio: The Pilgrim Press, 1979.
Boswell, John. Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality: Gay People in Western Europe from the Beginning of the Christian Era to the Fourteenth Century. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1980.
Brawley, Robert L., editor. Biblical Ethics and Homosexuality: Listening to Scripture. March 1996.
Buxton, Amity Pierce, Ph.D. The Other Side of the Closet: The Coming Out Crisis for Straight Spouses. Santa Monica, CA: IBS Press, Inc., 1991. Not written from a Christian viewpoint.
Cantwell, Mary Ann. Homosexuality: The Secret a Child Dare Not Tell. San Rafael, CA: Rafael Press, 1996
"Celebration of Same-Gender Covenants: Task Force Report." Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, Raleigh, North Carolina. April 1993. Also two audio cassettes: The Pullen Story-ECWR. Rev. Silver, and Pat Long.
"Christians and Homosexuality: Dancing Toward the Light." Special issue of The Other Side magazine, 300 W. Apsley, Philadelphia, PA, 1994.
Cole, Beverly. Cleaning Closets: A Mother's Story. St. Louis, MO: Chalice Press, 1995.
Comstock, Gary David. Gay Theology without Apology. Cleveland, OH: The Pilgrim Press, 1993.
Cook, Ann Thompson. And God Loves Each One. Washington, D.C.: Task Force on Reconciliation, Dumbarton United Methodist Church, 1988, 1990.
Empereur, James L. Spiritual Direction and the Gay Person. Continuum Publishing Group, 1998.
England, Michael E. The Bible and Homosexuality. 5th ed. Gaithersburg, MD: Chi Rho Press, 1988.
Ford, Michael. Wounded Prophet: A Portrait of Henri J.M. Nouwen. Doubleday, 1999.
Frontain, Raymond-Jean (introduction). Reclaiming the Sacred: The Bible in Gay and Lesbian Culture. Harrington Park Press, 1997.
Glaser, Chris. Come Home! Reclaiming Spirituality and Community as Gay Men and Lesbians, 2nd ed. Gaithersburg, MD: Chi Rho Press, 1988.
Glaser, Chris. Coming Out as Sacrament. Geneva Press, 1998.
Glaser, Chris. The Word Is Out: Daily Reflections on the Bible for Lesbians and Gay Men. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 1999.
Glaser, Chris. Uncommon Calling: A Gay Christian's Struggle to Serve the Church. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 1988.
Hazel, Dann. Witness: Gay and Lesbian Clergy, Report from the Front. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 1999.
Helminiak, Daniel A., Ph.D. What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality. Millennium Edition Updated and Expanded. Alamo Square Press, April 2000.
Hershberger, Anne Krabill, editor. Sexuality: God's Gift. Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 1999.
Hill, Leslie. Marriage: A Spiritual Leading For Lesbian, Gay, and Straight Couples. Wallingford, PA: Pendle Hill Publications, Pamphlet #308, 1993.
Hilton, Bruce. Can Homophobia Be Cured? Wrestling with Questions that Challenge the Church. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1992.
Johnston, Maury. Gays Under Grace. Winston-Derek Publishers, 1990.
Jordan, Mark D. The Invention of Sodomy in Christian Theology (The Chicago Series on Sexuality, History and Society). Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1998.
Kreider, Roberta Showalter. From Wounded Hearts: Faith Stories of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered People and Those Who Love Them. Gaithersburg, MD: Chi Rho Press, 1998. (Go to www.GLBTcoach.com/RobertaKreider to purchase)
Marcus, Eric. Is It a Choice? Answers to 300 of the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Gays and Lesbians: San Francisco: Harper/San Francisco, 1993.
McNaught, Brian. Now That I'm Out, What Do I Do? St. Martin's Press, 1998.
McNaught, Brian. On Being Gay: Thoughts on Family, Faith and Love. St. Martin's Press, 1989.
McNeill, John J. Taking a Chance on God: Liberating Theology for Gays, Lesbians, and Their Lovers, Families and Friends. Beacon Press, 1996.
McNeill, John J. The Church and The Homosexual. Beacon Press, 1993.
Morrison, Melanie. The Grace of Coming Home: Spirituality, Sexuality, and the Struggle for Justice. Cleveland, Ohio: The Pilgrim Press, 1995.
Piazza, Michael S. Holy Homosexuals: The Truth About Being Gay or Lesbian and Christian. 2nd ed. Dallas, TX: The Sources of Hope Publishing House, 1995.
Polaski, LeDayne McLeese and Millard Eiland, editors. Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth: A Resource for Congregations in Dialogue on Sexual Orientation. Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America, 4800 Wedgewood Dr., Charlotte, NC 28210. (704)521-6051. E-mail: bpfna@bpfna.org. Also The Alliance of Baptists, 1328 Sixteenth St. NW, Washington, DC 20036. (202)745-7609. E-mail: AllianceofBaptists@compuserve.com
"Reverend Mel White: Family Values With Soul." special issue of Alternative Family magazine. P.O. Box 5650, River Forest, IL 60305-5650. Phone: 708-386-4770. Fax: 708-386-5662. E-mail: info@altfammag.com. Web site: www.altfammag.com.
Samuel, Rev. Kader. Openly Gay, Openly Christian: How the Bible Really is Gay Friendly. Leyland Publications, 1999.
Scanzoni, Letha and Virginia Ramey Mollenkott. Is the Homosexual My Neighbor? Another Christian View (1978). A Positive Christian Response (1994). San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1978, 1994.
Schoenhals, Rev. Robert. The Scriptures and Homosexuality: A Study of Biblical Texts. Pamphlet. To obtain, write to: Rev. Robert Schoenhals, Wesley Foundation at the University of Michigan, 602 E. Huron, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104-1594.
Scroggs, Robin. The New Testament and Homosexuality. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1983.
Seow, C.L., editor. Homosexuality and Christian Community. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 1996.
Siker, Jeffrey S. Homosexuality in the Church: Both Sides of the Debate. 1994.
Spahr, Jane Adams, et al, editors. Called OUT! The Voices and Gifts of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Presbyterians. Gaithersburg, MD: Chi Rho Press, 1995.
Stuart, Elizabeth, et al. Religion is a Queer Thing: A Guide to the Christian Faith for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Persons. Cleveland, OH: The Pilgrim Press, 1998.
Sweasey, Peter. From Queer to Eternity: Spirituality in the Lives of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual People. Cassell Academic, 1997.
Switzer, David K. Coming Out As Parents. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 1996.
Switzer, David K. and John Thornburg. Pastoral Care of Gays, Lesbians and Their Families. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1999.
Thorson-Smith, Sylvia. Reconciling The Broken Silence: The Church in Dialogue on Gay and Lesbian Issues. Louisville, KY: Published by the Christian Education Program Area of the Congregational Ministry Division, Presbyterian Church U.S.A., 1993.
Tigert, Leanne McCall. Coming Out While Staying In: Struggles and Celebrations of Lesbians, Gays, and Bisexuals in the Church. United Church Press, 1998.
Waun, Maurine C. More Than Welcome: Learning to Embrace Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Persons in the Church. C B P Press, 1999.
White, Mel. Stranger At The Gate: To Be Gay and Christian in America. New York: Simon & Shuster, 1994.
Williams, Dorothy, editor. The Church Studies Homosexuality: A Study for United Methodist Groups. Nashville, TN: Cokesbury Press, 1994.
Wink, Walter. Homosexuality and the Bible. A booklet of an earlier version of this article that appeared in the Christian Century Magazine, Christian Century Foundation, 1979. Revised version, 1996 by Walter Wink.
Wink, Walter, editor. Homosexuality and Christian Faith: Questions of Conscience for the Churches. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 1999.
Woog, Dan. Friends and Family: True Stories of Gay America's Straight Allies. Consortium Book Sales and Distributors, 1999.
Yancey, Philip. What's So Amazing About Grace. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1997.
AUDIO CASSETTES
Campolo, Peggy. "Straight But Not Narrow." Keynote Address, Evangelicals Concerned Western Region, 1994. Write to Peggy Campolo, P.O. Box 565, Wayne, PA 19087-0565.
Campolo, Tony and Peggy. "Two Sides of a Christian View of Homosexuality." North Park University Chapel, Feb. 29, 1996. Write to Tony and Peggy Campolo, P.O. Box 565, Wayne, PA 19087-0565.
Campolo, Tony and Peggy. "Living With Our Differences." American Baptist Churches of the Northwest Biennial. "Through A Glass Darkly." Sermon by Peggy Campolo at First Baptist Church, Birmingham, Michigan, April 21, 1996. Write to Tony and Peggy Campolo, P.O. Box 565, Wayne, PA 19087-0565.
Alexander-Moegerle, Gil. "James Dobson's War on America." Evangelicals Concerned Western Region, 1993. Tape #199803. Gil Moegerle started Focus on the Family with James Dobson. This tape gives an honest inside look at Dobson and his damaging politics.
VIDEOS
Body of Dissent: Lesbian and Gay Mennonites and Brethren Continue the Journey. (39 min.) Toronto: Bridge Video Productions, 1994. Personal stories of lesbian and gay people from Mennonite and Brethren backgrounds. Available from BMC, P.O. Box 6300, Minneapolis, MN 55406-0300. (612)722-6906. E-mail: BMCouncil@aol.com
Family Stories: Journeys of Spirit in Mixed Orientation Families
Two women, trapped by their own judgemental and homophobic religious beliefs, share their stories of love and hope. The video documents the transition of Roberta Kreider and Mary Lou Wallner from devastation to empowerment when confronted with the myriad of issues that resulted from the deaths of their gay and lesbian family members.
Roberta Kreider, whose brother first told her he was gay two weeks before he died of AIDS, tells of her 10 year process of research, education, soul searching and prayer to overcome her own fear, ignorance and homophobia. Mary Lou Wallner tells about the complicated spiritual task of trying to comprehend the suicide of her daughter, Anna, in February of 1997 and the implication of her refusal to accept Anna’s homosexuality.
Both women are from religious backgrounds that condemn homosexuality as a sin, and both tried unsuccessfully to reconcile their loved ones’ homosexuality with the judgemental religion of their childhood. They are now both active in a faith which promotes acceptance and understanding of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals, and offer hope to a community that has been condemned by religious organizations, religious leaders, and family members.
Introduced by Rev. Peter Gomes, Professor of Christian Morals at Harvard Divinity School, the video will be a resource to be used by churches, community organizations, univerisities, seminaries, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender organizations, and individuals of all backgrounds and denominations.
The video can be purchased for $29.95 – along with a study guide, by sending a check for $29.95 to IMPACT Communications, Dotti Berry, President; 4402 Carstan Loop, Blaine, WA 98230
Marsha Stevens Live in Concert. (Part 1, 59 min. - Part 2, 36 min. - Total, 95 min.). Costa Mesa. CA: BALM Publishing, 1993. Marsha Stevens, who wrote and composed the song, "For Those Tears I Died," when she was 16 years old, presents 14 songs that were written by her and composed with the aid of others from the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches. She also shares anecdotes and her personal story of being a lesbian woman of faith. Available from BALM Publishing, P.O. Box 1981, Costa Mesa, CA 92628.
Our Faces: We’d love to show you our faces. They’re j ust like yours! (22 minutes plus 5 minutes addendum). Educational Videos Plus in collaboration with M. Avidon Brook and The SUNI Project, and Youth Eastside Services, 2000.
This is an educational video, a compassionate look at the lives, trials, and joys of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) youth, adults, and their families, through their own eyes. It is intended to raise awareness and empathy for people of every sexual orientation, and to replae IDEAS about being gay with EXPERIENCES of real people.
This video also includes a brief professional addendum of the positive experiences of GLBT youth with teachers and counselors, and of counselors speaking about working with GLBT youth.
This video can be used in classrooms, churches and other community centers, and as a training tool for Mental and Medical Health Providers, Social Services agencies and School Staff. It can be used with therapy clients who are coming out and with their families.
The video can be purchased by sending a check for $39.95 to IMPACT Communications, Dotti Berry, President; 4402 Carstan Loop, Blaine, Washington 98230.
Straight From the Heart: A Journey to Understanding and Love. (24 min.). Woman Vision Productions, 1994. Stories of parents' journeys to a new understanding of their gay and lesbian children. Available from Motivational Media, c/o PFLAG, Pittsburgh, P.O. Box 54, Verona, PA 15147. (412)363-8839.
Two Sides of a Christian View of Homosexuality. (50 min.). Tony and Peggy Campolo speaking in North Park College Chapel, Thursday, Feb. 29, 1996. ($10.00). Available from North Park University, 3225 West Foster, Chicago, IL 60625. Contact person: Bill Hartley. (773)244-5579.
From www.Soulforce.org
(These can also be reviewed before purchased on this website...Click on "Videos" under the "Resources" icon)
Working to Change Minds and Hearts
Through Videos that Reflect the Spirit of Nonviolence
Go to the website and click on “video” icon on the left on home page and order the following online … or just click below on “charge” and it will take you directly to www.soulforce.org where you can order that specific video.
The Debate is Over. The Verdict is In. Not a Sickness, Not a Sin
In Austin, Texas, the very "buckle of the Bible belt," friends of Soulforce turn their sanctuary into a courtroom for one last time. Before a judge and a jury, the antigay charges are presented by more than a dozen public figures who have attacked God's gay children in television specials and on nationally distributed video tapes. "If church leaders can't decide about us," says Dr. Mel White, Producer of the "Verdict" video, "then we'll decide about ourselves."
"When this trial ends," Dr. White adds, "we hope viewers will join us in saying proudly: 'Never again will we allow our sanctuaries to become courtrooms. No longer will we sit still while our lives and loves are studied and debated as though we weren't even in the room. Our rights are no longer up for grabs. It's settled at last.'" The most recent biblical, medical, psychiatric, psychological, and scientific evidence is presented to combat the myths and lies often used against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons by anti-gay religious leaders and institutions. Come and hear the evidence and decide for yourself!
Price $25
How Can I Be Sure That God Loves Me, Too? (24 minutes)
Video taped live before an amazing congregation in Spring Lake, Michigan, this is Mel's response to those who would misuse the Biblical record to condemn God's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender children. This is a dramatic retelling of the story of Jesus for our sisters and brothers who have forgotten (or who have never heard) how much God loves them.
"This simple, brilliant, theologically grounded sermon may do more for gay rights than many political actions have done."
Patrick Bristow, (Peter on ABC's Ellen)
"Poignant, powerful, and best of all, 100% truthful..."
Virginia Mollenkott
"One of the best back-to-basic resources found anywhere..."
Nancy Wilson
Price $15
The Rhetoric of Intolerance (29 minutes)
This "Open Letter Video to Pat Robertson from Mel White" replays (and responds to) almost 40 of Pat Robertson's most misleading statements, not just about lesbians and gays, but about the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, separation of church and state, Moslem and other minority Americans. It is a frightening look (with a calm, thoughtful response) to the false and inflammatory rhetoric of America's fundamentalist Christian's. A complimentary User's Guide is included for Bible studies or small groups. (OK to copy and distribute to your congregation.)
Recommended by reviewers in OUT magazine and In the Life TV. More than 6,000 copies already shipped to TV stations, public and university libraries, schools and churches.
Price $15
The Trials of Jimmy Creech (29 minutes)
An heroic Christian clergyman shares his journey into full acceptance of lesbians and gays. Jimmy Creech tells the deeply moving story of his first Pride Parade and how the courage of one GLBT congregation influenced his life forever. This video will help change minds and hearts of those who oppose us and help bring hope and healing to lesbians and gays, their families and friends.
"Dramatic witness... Powerful testimony..." Mark Bowman, Executive Director,
Reconciling Churches Program, United Methodist Church
"A powerful video..."
Jerry Deas, National Secretary DIGNITY/USA
Price $15
There's A Wideness in God's Mercy (29 minutes)
Why Romans 1 - The Most Misused 'Clobber Passage' of them All - Cannot Be Used To Condemn God's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Children"
Featuring Dr. Lewis B. Smedes, Biblical Scholar and Ethics Professor.
Romans I is the biblical passage most used to caricature and condemn homosexual people. In this latest Soulforce Video you will hear an esteemed Bible scholar and Christian ethicist from the conservative tradition explain why using this passage against gay and lesbian people just doesn't make sense.
Dr. Smedes spent the last fifty years studying and teaching the Bible. A seminary professor and Christian ethicist, he is also the author of more than a dozen bestselling Christian books including, To Forgive and Forget, The Art of Forgiving, and Keeping Hope Alive.
Let the Spirit of Truth speak to your heart through Dr. Smede's fascinating, profound and prophetic words.
Price $15
Purchase Set of Four Soulforce Videos:
There's A Wideness In God's Mercy (29 minutes)
The Rhetoric of Intolerance (29 minutes)
How Can I Be Sure That God Loves Me, Too? (24 minutes)
The Trials of Jimmy Creech (29 minutes)
Set Price $50
ORGANIZATIONS
Brethren/Mennonite Council for Lesbian and Gay Concerns (BMC), Jim Sauder, Executive Director, P.O. Box 6300, Minneapolis, MN 55406-0300. (612)722-6906.
E-mail: BMCouncil@aol.com Web site: http://www.webcom.com/bmc/
Connecting Familes, Ruth Conrad Liechty, Contact Person, 1922 Cheryl Street, Goshen, IN 46526. (219)533-5837. E-mail: rliechty@juno.com
Evangelicals Concerned, Inc., 311 East 72nd St., New York, NY 10021. (212)517-3161. E-mail: ecincnyc@aol.com
Evangelicals Concerned Western Region. P.O. Box 19734, Seattle, WA 98109-6734. (206)621-8960. E-mail: ECWR@ECWR.org
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), 1012 Fourteenth Street, NW, #700, Washington, D.C. 20005. (202)638-4200. E-mail: pflagdc@aol.com
SOULFORCE, Inc. P.O. Box 4467, Laguna Beach, CA 92652. E-mail: RevMel@aol.com Web site: www.soulforce.org
Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, 8704 Santa Monica Blvd., 2nd Floor, West Hollywood, CA 90069. (310)360-8640. Fax: (310)360-8680.
E-mail: UFMCCHQ@aol.com
WEBSITES
www.GLBTcoach.com Coach Dotti Berry's website for GLBT persons...life and relationship issues. She is available for workshops or for one-on-one coaching.
www.Familyacceptance.com … How their “picture-perfect” family was torn apart by their son’s revelation “Mom, Dad, I’m Gay.” This is Jeff and Patti Ellis’story of how they put back together their family … a story to help you feel less alone and hopeless.
www.Truluck.com Rev. Rembert Truluck (former Baptist minister) on many issues, such as Legalism and Idolatry related to spiritual issues surround GLBT.
www.soulforce.org (Mel White's organization to help gay people of faith be accepted in the church)
www.wow2k.org (ecumenical conference of welcoming and affirming churches of North America—First held Aug. 3-6, 2000. DeKalb, IL; held again in 2003 in Philadelphia)
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