TY - BOOK AU - Johnson,William Stacy TI - A time to embrace: same-sex relationships in religion, law, and politics SN - 9781467436007 (electronic bk.) AV - HQ1033 .J64 2012eb U1 - 306.84/8 23 PY - 2012/// CY - Grand Rapids, Mich. PB - Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub. Co. KW - Same-sex marriage KW - Homosexuality KW - Religious aspects KW - Christianity KW - Law and legislation KW - Political aspects KW - SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Marriage & Family KW - bisacsh KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-269) and indexes; 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 N2 - "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 UR - http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=579976 ER -