Journal of Psychology and Theology articles from September 2002

Journal of Psychology and Theology archives from September 2002

Human sexuality in a sexually polymorphous world, Part II.
September 22, 2002... As noted in the introduction to Part I, we live in a world that manifests a complex and often confusing array of values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors regarding human sexuality, particularly in the midst of the current context of postmodern...

Single and sexual: the church's neglected dilemma.
September 22, 2002... The topic of single sexuality is one that can be broached from many different viewpoints--psychological, spiritual, emotional, physical, biological, or relational. Thus, the scope of this topic lends itself to various interpretations and points...

To love and be loved: sexuality and people with physical disabilities.
September 22, 2002... People with physical disabilities are stereotyped as asexual, as lacking the same sexual and relationship needs and desires as nondisabled people. Yet people with disabilities are human beings, created in the image of God, and thus are sexual...

Paraprofessional Christian ministries for sexual behavior and same-sex identity concerns.
September 22, 2002... Paraprofessional Christian ministries for sexual behavior and same-sex identity concerns have grown significantly in recent years. Some ministries are affiliated with organizations that have specific standards for affiliation; others are...

Promoting 20/20 vision: a Q & A ministry to undergraduates.
September 22, 2002... A recent sermon entitled "The Blessings of 20/20 Spiritual Vision" began with the minister (Adams, 2002) sharing the fact that the most popular and widely sought surgical intervention today is laser eye surgery which is observed to be safe,...

Profound sexual and spiritual encounters among practicing Christians: a phenomenological analysis.
September 22, 2002... Existential-phenomenological methodology explored the meaning and experience of profound sexual and spiritual encounters described by five men and five women who were practicing Christians. Through qualitative analysis of these mysterious...

Journal file.(articles on psychology of religion)(Bibliography)
September 22, 2002... This section of the Journal attempts to keep readers informed of current resources of an integrative nature or those related to the general field of the psychology of religion appearing in other professional journals. A wide range of...

Reminiscing about "Portraits of Freedom". (Featured Reviews).(Portraits of Freedom: 14 People Who Came Out of Homosexuality)(Book Review)
September 22, 2002... Davies, Bob with Lela Gilbert (2001). Portraits of Freedom: 14 People Who Came Out of Homosexuality. Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press. Paperback. (192 pp.). ISBN 0-8308-2331-X. Bob Davies is the former director of Exodus...

Framing the Gender Debate, modest but significantly balanced. (Featured Reviews).(Elaine Storkey, 'Origins of Difference: The Gender Debate Revisited')(Book Review)
September 22, 2002... Elaine Storkey (2001) Origins of Difference: The Gender Debate Revisited. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic. Paperback. (157 pp.) ISBN 0-8010-2260-6. Elaine Storkey is a sociologist and theologian of international renown. She is the...

Books received.(Bibliography)
September 22, 2002... The following books have been received from publishers and are under consideration for review in the Journal of Psychology and Theology. Listing of a volume does not necessarily imply that it will be reviewed. Readers with appropriate academic...