The Real Meaning of the Story of Sodom and Gomorrah

Jay Michaelson, author of God vs. Gay: the Religious Case for Equality, looks at the Biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah and what it really has to say about human morality.

As both a gay rights activist and religion scholar, Michaelson is uniquely positioned to tackle the contentious "God vs. Gay" divide. The author underscores that the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament both emphasize the importance of love, compassion, and equality. From this starting point, Michaelson offers a progressive take on gay rights--arguing that the moral principles in these texts favor acceptance of gays and lesbians, outweighing the handful of ambiguous verses so often cited by conservatives. In arguing that politically and spiritually the God/gay split must end, this book will stimulate a long-overdue dialogue on an urgent issue.

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• religion
• gay
• lesbian
• bisexual
• transgender
• lgbt
• judaism
• christianity
• islam
• homophobia
• bible
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