Gay Spirituality The Role of Gay Identity in the Transformation of Human Consciousness |
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Author:
| Johnson, Toby |
ISBN: | 978-1-55583-523-1 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2000 |
Publisher: | Alyson Publications
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Imprint: | Alyson Books |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $13.95 |
Book Description:
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The Role of Gay Identity in the Transformation of,Human Consciousness,This bold declaration of the place of gay,consciousness in the modernisation of religious,and spiritual thinking argues that religion is,undergoing a dramatic transformation because of,the recent recognition of the metaphorical nature,of myth and religion. Johnson contends that,familiarity with being an outsider allows gay men,to see things from different perspectives that,give them added insights into our...
More DescriptionThe Role of Gay Identity in the Transformation of,Human Consciousness,This bold declaration of the place of gay,consciousness in the modernisation of religious,and spiritual thinking argues that religion is,undergoing a dramatic transformation because of,the recent recognition of the metaphorical nature,of myth and religion. Johnson contends that,familiarity with being an outsider allows gay men,to see things from different perspectives that,give them added insights into our cultures,traditions, and our metaphysical assumptions.