Living the Truth in Love: Pastoral Approaches to Same Sex Attraction

Synopsis

Foreword / Archbishop Allen Vigneron, Ph.d., S.t.l. -- Preface: Moving Forward / Janet E. Smith, Ph.d. -- Introduction / Father Paul Check, S.t.b., S.t.l. -- Theoretical. Eros Divided : Is There Sucha A Thing As Healthy Homoerotic Love? / Rachel Lu, Ph.d. ; Restoring Wholeness In Christ / Bob Schuchts, Ph.d. ; Healing Role Of Friendship In Aelred Of Rievaulx's De Spiritali Amicitia / Dennis J. Billy, C.ss.r. ; At The Heart Of The Matter : Lived Experience In Saint John Paul Ii's Integral Account Of The Person / Deborah Savage, Ph.d. ; Finding The Water In The Desert : The Conversational Use Of Natural Law In The Context Of Same-sex Attraction / J. Budziszewski, Ph.d. ; Homosexual Inclination As An Objective Disorder : Reflections Of Theological Anthropology / Monsignor Livio Melina, Ph.d., S.t.l. -- Testimonial. Curse Of The Ouroboros : Notes On Friendship / Joseph Prever ; Total Abandonment To Divine Providence And The Permissive Will Of God / Daniel C. Mattson ; Why Maintaining Biblical Language Matters / Robin Beck ; In This Our Exile / Eve Tushnet ; Breaking Free / David Prosen ; Married And Same-sex Attracted : Are We Hiding The Light Of The Gospel Under A Basket? / Doug Mainwaring ; From Pain To Peace / Bob And Susan Cavera -- Pastoral. Do No Harm : Considerations In Supporting Youth With Same-sex Attraction / Janelle Hallman, Ph.d. ; Same-sex Attractions As A Symptom Of A Broken Heart : Psychological Science Deepens Respect, Compassion, And Sensitivity / Timothy G. Lock, Ph.d. ; Hiv And Other Health Risks Associated With Men Who Have Sex With Men / Timonthy Flanigan, M.d. ; Understanding The Sexual Revolution / Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.d. ; Our Prophetic Moment / Peter Herbeck. Edited By Janet E. Smith And Father Paul Check. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.