Their own receive them not :

Griffin, Horace L., 1961-

Their own receive them not : African American lesbians and gays in Black churches / Horace L. Griffin. - Cleveland, Ohio : Pilgrim Press, 2006. - xvi, 240 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-232) and index.

Introduction -- Religious and cultural reflections on race and homosexuality -- The Black church, the Bible, and the battle over homosexuality -- Natural law, procreation, and other Black church arguments against homosexuality -- Black, gay, and Christian in the Black church -- Passing, silence, denial, and gay deceptions in Black churches -- The Black church and AIDS -- The emergence of African American lesbian/gay Christian congregations in the United States -- Toward a true liberation theology for pastoral caregivers.

0829815996 (alk. paper) 9780829815993 (alk. paper)

2006012491


Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.
African Americans--Religion.
Gays--Religious life--United States.

BR115.H6 / G745 2006

277.3/08208664

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