Jilted: Homosexuality the Bible and the Church - Paperback

by Vernon Lee Knox (Author)

The story of the Christian Church and homosexuality is told by highlighting the church's homosexual positions. Several biblical passages have been characterized as condemning same-sex relationships. The open literature and this work provide alternative interpretations. Historically churches reject alternative interpretations out of hand. In this work church positions are critiqued both historically and logically. It is argued that the churches refusal to discuss alternative and traditional positions are the result of a religious arrogance that is homophobic. They have inserted themselves into the United States political process with a rhetoric that would deny human rights and life itself. This book, prior to publication, has been used as a study guide for diversity seminars.

Author Biography

The author is a graduate of Northwestern University where he earned a PhD in mechanical engineering and astronautical sciences. He holds numerous patents and is widely published in scientific journals. He led a team of engineers in the development of advanced spacecraft power systems. His interest in homosexuality issues was spawned by his churches rejection of homosexuals. This led to a historically based study of the churches position. The emphasis is on a logical discussion of those biblical passages that are used to condemn homosexuality.