What God Has Joined Together?

A Christian Case For Gay Marriage

By: Letha Dawson Scanzoni, David G Myers

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Gay marriage has become the most important domestic social issue facing twenty-first-century Americans -- particularly Americans of faith. Most Christians are pro-marriage and hold traditional family values, but should they endorse extending marriage rights to gays and lesbians? If Jesus enjoined us to love our neighbors as ourselves, and the homosexual is our neighbor, does that mean we should accept and bless gay marriages? These and other, related questions are tearing many faith-based communities apart.

Across the country, states have voted, courts have debated, and churches have divided over the legitimacy of same-sex marriage. Amid the uproar one perspective is decidedly missing: that of thoughtful, pro-marriage Christians who, informed by their faith, are struggling to make sense of this issue. What God Has Joined Together? is an effort to bridge the divide between marriage-supporting and gay-supporting people of faith by showing why both sides have important things to say and showing how both sides can coexist. Drawing on scientific research as well as on the Bible, the authors explain that marriage is emotionally, physically, financially, and spiritually beneficial for everyone, not just heterosexuals.

They debunk myths about sexual orientation, assess claims of sexual reorientation, and explore what the Bible does and does not say about same-sex relationships. The book ends with a persuasive case for gay marriage and outlines how this can be a win-win solution for all.

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"A well-reasoned, important and timely contribution to the national debate." -- David Popenoe, Co-Director, National Marriage Project, Rutgers University.

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Non-Fiction Religion & Beliefs Christianity Christian Life & Practice Mind, Body, Spirit Thought and Practice Family & Health Relationships & Families: Advice & Issues Dating, Relationships, Living Together & Marriage Society & Culture Social Groups Gay & Lesbian Studies

Gay Studies for Gay Men

Acknowledgments	p. vii
A Personal Letter to Our Readers	p. xi
The Great Divide	p. 1
The Longing for Belonging	p. 11
The State of Our Unions	p. 23
A Newer World	p. 37
Understanding Sexual Orientation	p. 52
Changing Sexual Orientation	p. 69
What the Bible Does and Doesn't Say	p. 84
What God Has Joined Together?	p. 105
Gay Marriage	p. 114
Epilogue	p. 131
Why Marriage Matters	p. 137
Attitudes are Changing	p. 140
Discussion Questions	p. 150
Notes	p. 155
Index	p. 175
PLUS	p. 181
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What God Has Joined Together?

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