Love the Sin: Sexual Regulation and the Limits of Religious Tolerance
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (888 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0807041335 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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In this powerful and timely book, Janet R. Jakobsen and Ann Pellegrini make a solid case for loving the sinner and the sin. Rejecting both religious conservatives' arguments for sexual regulation and liberal views that advocate tolerance, the authors argue for and realistically envision true sexual and religious freedom in this country. With a new preface addressing recent events, Love the Sin provides activists and others with a strong tool to use in their fight for freedom.
She is the author of Working Alliances and the Politics of Difference: Diversity and Feminist Ethics.Ann Pellegrini is associate professor of religious studies and performance studies at New York University. She is the author of Performance Anxieties: Staging Psychoanalysis, Staging Race.. Jakobsen is director of the Center for Research on Wome
A Customer said Love the Book. In their co-written book, Jakobsen and Pellegrini have presented a compelling account of the enduring role of "sin" in contemporary political discourse, from the Clinton impeachment proceedings to the Christian Coalition's attack on homosexuals.They point out, among other compelling insights, that the concept of reli. Truly a captivating read. C.David Wilburn This one is not just for the ivory tower. Topics discussed give a historical perspective on the issues we face today. I found concise useful information and thoroughly enjoyed the read. I give the authors a great deal of credit for giving me a greater insight into sexuality and religion, topics I thought I had rather. Interesting read Though some of the reasoning behind the viewpoints seems weird the book is still good. It take an interesting look at the religious right and how they perceive sex, as well as homosexuality. A read for any uber religious fanatic who thinks that sex is good, as long as it's Christian sex.
Love the Sin's arguments are advanced with wit and flair. Baldwin, Gay & Lesbian Review"Love the Sin presents an alternative vision for thinking about politics and religion. Cervone, Conscience Magazine. It is a unique work, in that it is a critique of the paradigm that is so inbred in us, and a challenge to create a new paradigm that holds nothing but possibilities for a truly inclusive America." --Mary Louise R. --David Harrington Watt, Christian Century"A tightly packed analysis of the fallacy of sexual tolerance in American society Like any trumpet call to pull down the walls, this book serves its purpose by giving the GLBT community a new focus and even a renewed idealism." --Gayle R. The book pushes us to consider the possibility that our ow