Johnson, William Stacy. <br/><br/>
A time to embrace  same-sex relationships in religion, law, and politics /  [electronic resource] : 
William Stacy Johnson. 
 - 2nd ed. 
 - Grand Rapids, Mich. :  Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub. Co.,  2012. 
 - 1 online resource (xxii, 368 p.) :  maps. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-269) and indexes. 
<br/><br/>Introduction. Gaining perspective -- The non-affirming church -- Toward a welcoming, affirming church -- Becoming family : the consecration of same-sex love -- Freedom and equality under the law -- Toward a welcoming democracy : marriage equality in the civil polity -- Conclusion. A time to embrace. 
<br/><br/> "In A Time to Embrace William Stacy Johnson brilliantly analyzes the religious, legal, and political debates about gay marriage, civil unions, and committed gay couples. This new edition includes updates that reflect the many changes in laws pertaining to civil unions/same-sex marriage since 2006"--Provided by publisher. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781467436007 (electronic bk.) 1467436003 (electronic bk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Same-sex marriage.<br/>Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.<br/>Homosexuality--Law and legislation.<br/>Homosexuality--Political aspects.<br/>SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Marriage & Family
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HQ1033  / .J64 2012eb 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>306.84/8