Rev. Debra W. Haffner, Director of the Religious Institute on Sexual Morality Justice, and Healing, has announced the publication of A Time to Seek: Study Guide on Sexual and Gender Diversity. The study guide offers a concise review of current sociological, public health and scientific data regarding sexual orientation and gender. It also considers key scriptural passages in light of contemporary understandings of sexual and gender diversity.
A Time to Seek summarizes the scientific research into the origins of sexual orientation and gender identity, and provides a glossary of relevant terminology. The study guide also provides data on the prevalence of sexual and gender diversity, demographics on same-sex couples and their families, and the status of marriage equality in the U.S. It also explores the psychological and social challenges faced by LGBT persons, particularly youth, and their families.
A Time to Seek is designed for individual or group study, with discussion questions aimed at specific religious concerns, such as the interpretation of Scripture, the role of LGBT persons in faith communities, and the recognition of same-sex unions. An extensive resource guide is provided to encourage further exploration of sexual and gender diversity issues.
The publication is available for download from the Religious Institute’s web site, www.religiousinstitute.org. The full text can be downloaded here.
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