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Living in Sin?: A Bishop Rethinks Human Sexuality

by John Shelby Spong

A Christian case for rethinking sexual ethics

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A Christian case for rethinking sexual ethics

John Shelby Spong examines questions of celibacy, remarriage, widowhood, divorce, LGBTQ inclusion, and authority within church moral teaching. Grounding his pastoral argument in scripture and history, he addresses how Christian communities might respond to changing social realities without treating inherited patriarchal standards as fixed. The book frames sexual morality around equality, love, and nonexploitative relationships, while considering the church’s role in recognizing and supporting varied forms of intimate commitment. First published in 1990, it documents a sustained challenge to traditional approaches to sexuality and pastoral practice within Christianity.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Christians interested in debates over sexuality, marriage, and church practice
  • Readers exploring inclusive and affirming perspectives on LGBTQ relationships in Christian communities
  • Those interested in the relationship between scripture, history, and contemporary pastoral ethics

Themes

Christian sexual ethicsLGBTQ inclusionMarriage, divorce, and remarriagePastoral careGender and religious authority

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Book overview

Is celibacy the only moral alternative to marriage? Should the widowed be allowed to form intimate relationships without remarrying? Should the church receive people who identify as LGBTQ into its community and support gay and lesbian relationships? Should congregations publicly and liturgically witness and affirm divorces? Should the church's moral standards continue to be set by patriarchal males? Bishop Spong proposes a pastoral response based on scripture and history to the changing realities of the modern world. He calls for a moral vision to empower the church with inclusive teaching about equal, loving, nonexploitative relationships.

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