Singled Out: Why Celibacy Must Be Reinvented in Today's ChurchBrazos Press, 2009 M06 1 - 256 páginas Authors Christine Colón and Bonnie Field thought that by a certain age they would each be married. But they watched that age come and go--and still no walks down the aisle. In Singled Out, they reflect on their experience--and that of an increasing number of Christians. Rejecting overly simplistic messages from the church about "waiting for marriage," they explore a deeper understanding of celibacy that affirms singles' decision to be sexually pure, acknowledges their struggles, and recognizes their importance in the church community. Thoughtful and accessible, Singled Out is an invaluable voice of realistic encouragement for any single as well as an important tool for church leaders and others concerned with mission and ministry for singles. |
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Positive Secular Views of Celibacy | 37 |
Positive Christian Views of Celibacy | 54 |
Negative Christian Views of Celibacy | 77 |
Encountering Dangerous Messages along the | 97 |
Dangerous Messages about | 122 |
Searching for a New Direction | 147 |
Views of Celibacy in the Churchs Past | 172 |
Views of Celibacy in Contemporary | 201 |
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Singled Out: Why Celibacy Must Be Reinvented in Today's Church Christine Colón,Bonnie Field Vista previa limitada - 2009 |
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