Men, Homosexuality, and the Gods : an Exploration into the Religious Significance of Male Homosexuality in World Perspective

Dececco, Phd, John. (Author). Long, Ronald. (Added Author).

Summary: Compare worldwide religious regulations involving gay sex and masculinity! Men, Homosexuality, and the Gods: An Exploration into the Religious Significance of Male Homosexuality in World Perspective is an eye-opening look at the traditions of particular religions and their edicts concerning gay sex. This book examines the origins of holy directives involving homosexuality?whether forbidden, tolerated, or mandatory?and establishes a link between theology, sex roles, and the sensitive issue of masculinity. This text draws a parallel between homosexuality and the idea of religion, sugges.

Record details

ISBN: 1136568166
ISBN: 9781136568169
Physical Description: 1 online resource (190 pages)
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Publisher: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2013.

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatMonthString:august.17 Multi-User.
Formatted Contents Note:	Chapter 7. The Variegated Lotus: Homosexual Sex and Historical BuddhismThe Nirvanic Transcendence of Desire; Enlightenment and Homosexual Sex in Japan and Tibet; Chapter 8. Struggles on the American Front; A Gay Agenda? And the Social Good; Gay Rights As a Freedom of Religion Issue; The Spiritual Challenge of Contemporary Homophile Movements; Toward a New Poetic of Masculinity; Notes; Bibliography; Index.
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Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access restricted by subscription. Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.