Taking a Chance on God: Liberating Theology for Gays, Lesbians, and Their Lovers, Families, and Friends...

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John J. McNeill

Taking a Chance on God

Liberating Theology for Gays, Lesbians, and Their Lovers, Families, and Friends

John J. McNeill

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Beacon Press
01 September 2018

Religion: general; Christian theology; Christian social thought & activity; Gay & Lesbian studies

Taking a Chance on God explores how lesbians and gay men can claim both a positive gay identity and a fulfilling life of Christian faith.

By: John J. McNeill
Imprint: Beacon Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd ed.
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 137mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 264g
ISBN: 9780807079454
ISBN 10: 0807079456
Pages: 238
Publication Date: 01 September 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John J. McNeill (1925-2015) was an ordained priest and practicing psychotherapist. In 1987, he was expelled from the Society of Jesus for refusing to cease his ministry to gay men and lesbians. He received a doctorate in philosophy from Louvain University in Belgium and taught philosophy and theology at Fordham University, Union Theological Seminary, and other institutions. McNeill was the author of several works on theology and sexuality, including Taking a Chance on God and Freedom, Glorious Freedom.

Reviews for Taking a Chance on God: Liberating Theology for Gays, Lesbians, and Their Lovers, Families, and Friends

McNeill draws on the insights of the gay and lesbian liberation movement, his counseling experience with lesbian and gay people, and a variety of faith traditions--Catholic, mainstream Protestant, Evangelical and other world religions--to produce a unique, comprehensive, life-giving ethic. --Equal Time Taking a Chance on God offers insights into human relationships and human health from which all persons, whether homosexual or heterosexual, can learn. --America