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Achtemeier, Mark, 1955-

The Bible's yes to same-sex marriage : an evangelical's change of heart / Mark Achtemeier.

First edition.

Louisville, KY : Westminster John Knox Press, [2014]

xv, 137 pages ; 23 cm

In the early 2000's, Mark Achtemeier embarked on a personal journey with the Bible that led him from being a conservative, evangelical opponent of gay rights to an outspoken activist for gay marriage and a fully inclusive church. In "The Bible's Yes to Same-Sex Marriage," Achtemeier shares what led to his change of heart.

Same-sex marriage -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.

Sex -- Biblical teaching.

Homosexuality -- Biblical teaching.

Marriage -- Biblical teaching.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The harvest of despair: Why traditional condemnations of gay relationships can't be right -- Jesus and the law: How Biblical fragments can lead us astray -- With all your mind: Reading the Bible faithfully and responsibly -- "This is my body, given for you": God's plan for love, marriage and sexuality -- Special blessings: Why gay people have an honored place in God's heart -- Reclaiming the witnesses 1: Making sense of the Old Testament fragments -- Reclaiming the witnesses 2: Making sense of the New Testament fragments -- Testing the spirits: How do we know we're on the right track? -- The word of life: Biblical teaching for the real world.

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9780664239909 (pbk. : alk. paper)

0664239900 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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