Gay and lesbian activism in american protestant churches: Religion, homosexuality, and the politics of inclusion

Buzzell, Timothy

doi:10.1016/s0895-9935(01)80009-7

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“…Since the beginning of mainline Protestant denominational debate about homosexuality, and particularly in recent years, social scientists have worked to understand the dynamics of homosexuality-related conflicts in religious contexts. Some studies examine the social and theological aspects of different denomination's debates (Beuttler 1999;Burgess 1999;Buzzell 2001;Cadge 2002;Ellison 1991;Koch and Curry 2000;McLain 1995;Melton 1991;Rogers 1999;Seow 1996;Siker 1994;Stephens 1997;Udis-Kessler 2002;Wellman 1999;Wood 2000;Wood and Bloch 1995). Others focus on the special interest groups that have developed around the issue (Haeberle 1991;Oliveto 2002).…”

Section: Mainline Protestant Debates Over Homosexualitymentioning

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How Denominational Resources Influence Debate about Homosexuality in Mainline Protestant Congregations*

Cadge

Olson

Wildeman

2008

Sociology of Religion

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A growing body of research examines national conflicts over homosexuality in mainline Protestant denominations, but few studies have explored the concrete ways individual congregations are responding. We focus on thirty mainline Protestant congregations (in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Presbyterian Church [U.S.A.], and the United Methodist Church) in the northeastern United States that have formally considered the issue of homosexuality recently. Based on in-depth, semi-structured interviews with these congregations' clergy, we assess how homosexuality became a public issue in each church and how each denomination influenced the process by which congregations responded. Building on previous research on the relationship between congregations and denominations, we find that denominational resources about homosexuality, primarily in the form of structured educational materials, narrow the range of social processes congregations adopt in response. The more educational resources and structured guidance denominations provided, the narrower the range of processes congregations took in response. Leaders and members of mainline Protestant denominations have been arguing about homosexuality for the past thirty years. While each mainline denomination has tried to settle conflicts and reach tenable compromises regarding

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Section: Mainline Protestant Debates Over Homosexualitymentioning

confidence: 99%

How Denominational Resources Influence Debate about Homosexuality in Mainline Protestant Congregations*

Cadge

Olson

Wildeman

2008

Sociology of Religion

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“…Finally, our grouping of Protestant religions into one category prevents us from capturing nuances across this broad group of religious affiliations, including some that may be affirming toward same-sex couples (Buzzell 2001). The core concern with religion may not be religious affiliation, but adherence to fundamentalist religious views (Fulton et al 1999).…”

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The “Persuadable Middle” on Same-Sex Marriage: Formative Research to Build Support among Heterosexual College Students

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Same-sex marriage is a controversial policy issue that affects the welfare of gay and lesbian couples throughout the USA. Considerable research examines opinions about same-sex marriage; however, studies have not investigated the covariates of the "persuadable middle"-those individuals who are neutral or unsure about their views. This group of people is often the target of same-sex marriage campaigns, yet they have received no empirical attention.Using a sample of heterosexual college students, we conduct multinomial logistic regression to identify the factors associated with being neutral about same-sex marriage. Findings suggest that in comparison with those who endorse or oppose same-sex marriage, political ideology and views about the acceptability of same-sex relationships are influential in determining the "persuadable middle." Within each category other factors are identified. We discuss the implications for policy advocacy efforts to advance marriage equality.

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“…2. This is not meant to deny that this issue is incredibly contested in contemporary Christianity, and researchers have documented various groups arguing for inclusion for gays and lesbians into Christian communities (Buzzell 2001;Comstock 2001;McQueeney 2009). 3.…”

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Blogging while gay and Christian: Andrew Sullivan and the production of the religious, secular, and sexual

Burrow-Branine

2015

Culture and Religion

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This article examines blogger and political pundit Andrew Sullivan's performance of gay Christian identity through his weblog, The Dish. Through a reading of the repetitive and collaborative nature of The Dish as a medium of cultural production, I argue that Sullivan's gay Christian performance is made legible by how the religious and secular are articulated and negotiated through the site of the body in American culture. Sullivan's performance both reproduces and resists religious and secular normativities while at the same time produces a singular identity with distinct political and social advantages. Among other advantages, examining how the religious and secular are articulated through everyday discourse and embodied performance exposes some of the political investments in this articulation and provides a space to consider the stakes of scholars' own investments in 'secular' knowledge.

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Gay and lesbian activism in american protestant churches: Religion, homosexuality, and the politics of inclusion

Cited by 13 publications

References 27 publications

How Denominational Resources Influence Debate about Homosexuality in Mainline Protestant Congregations*

How Denominational Resources Influence Debate about Homosexuality in Mainline Protestant Congregations*

The “Persuadable Middle” on Same-Sex Marriage: Formative Research to Build Support among Heterosexual College Students

Blogging while gay and Christian: Andrew Sullivan and the production of the religious, secular, and sexual

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