Religion and Sexuality

by Kevin Hillstrom (Editor)

Overview

Editor Kevin Hillstrom tackles the very charged topic of religion and sexuality. Several essays are collected here that debate various issues relating to sexuality and religion. Across four chapters, readers will evaluate how religious beliefs shape sexual behavior, whether homosexuality should be condemned on religious grounds, whether believing in God is incompatible with reproductive rights, and what sexuality issues surround religious leaders.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737737509
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	12/20/2007
Series:	Opposing Viewpoints Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	15 - 17 Years

About the Author

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Editorial Reviews

Gr 10 Up- This volume has articles on premarital sex, civil unions, abortion, celibacy, the ordination of women, and so on. The book includes a general introduction and bibliography, detailed discussion questions, and an annotated list of organizations. There are a few charts, cartoons, and other graphics. Each of the four sections has a preface and a periodical bibliography (which includes some fairly obscure titles). The excerpts are preceded by brief summaries and "questions to consider." There is no glossary; a basic knowledge of Judaism and Christianity is assumed, and while a few unfamiliar terms and references are defined in context, most are not, with the result that some arguments will make no sense to average readers. While many perspectives are represented, some are extremely antireligious. Ironically, the more "conservative" viewpoints are often fairer and more balanced than the "liberal" ones.-Ann W. Moore, Schenectady County Public Library, NY

School Library Journal

Review: Religion and Sexuality "This series does a great job presenting diverse opinions on current topics in order to promote critical thinking skills. Student debaters and papers writers will benefit from the helpful way in which the selections are organized and introduced."—KLIATT, March 2008

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