The Church and the Homosexual

The Church and the Homosexual is a 1976 book by theologian John J. McNeill. The book is notable in the field of moral theology in that it was among the first books to argue that the Bible does not condemn homosexuality.

The Church and the Homosexual

First edition
Author	John J. McNeill
Language	English
Published	1976
Publisher	Sheed Andrews and McMeel
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print

Summary

McNeill examines and challenges the Catholic Church's official, traditional attitude toward homosexuality which condemns the practice as a violation of God's divine law. He also seeks to establish that the Bible does not condemn homosexuality.

See also

• Homosexuality and Roman Catholicism