Nazarene Clergy Responses to Homosexuality and Interactions with LGBT People

Reginald Watson

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Sacrasage Press
01 October 2023

Methodist Churches; Christian life & practice; Christian aspects of sexuality, gender & relationships; Christian social thought & activity

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"The Church of the Nazarene claims that homosexuality is a perversion of human sexuality. The denomination and many of its members have also said same-sex sexual acts are sinful and subject to the wrath of God. Most Nazarenes maintain that the ""homosexual lifestyle"" is sinful and contrary to scripture.

And yet the Church of the Nazarene also states that all people should be treated with dignity, grace, and as God's image bearers - regardless of sexual orientation or behavior. And the denomination's theology is grounded in love and acceptance.

Nazarene clergy experience tension between the denomination's position on homosexuality and ministering to LGBT people. They want to love and support queer people, but the denomination's statement on human sexuality undermines love.

Reginald Watson's qualitative study explores the lived experiences of thirteen Nazarene clergy. It identifies these clergy responses to homosexuality and clergy interactions with LGBT people. In this book, Watson identifies key themes from his study. Those themes affect clergy, the Church of the Nazarene as a denomination, LGBT people, counselor educators, and clinical practitioners.

Endorsement:

""Reg Watson's work points to the tension many Nazarene clergy feel as they relate with queer people. On the one hand, they want to be loving, empathetic, and affirming. But the denomination's view of queer people in general and same-sex relations in particular works against love. I recommend Reg Watson's book to those who want to take seriously what it means to be a clergy person in a denomination that is not (yet) affirming.""

Thomas Jay Oord, Co-editor of Why the Church of the Nazarene Should be Fully LGBTQ+ Affirming"

By: Reginald Watson
Imprint: Sacrasage Press
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 649g
ISBN: 9781958670156
ISBN 10: 1958670154
Pages: 326
Publication Date: 01 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active