Preface
Introduction
1. Defing Heterosexism
A Reasoned System of Prejudice
Orientation and Behavior
Five Moral Positions Regarding Homosexuality
Conclusion
2. Evaluating Heterosexism
An Egalitarian Starting Point
Heterosexism: A Noncredible Tradition
A Faithful Reformation
Conclusion
3. The Bible and Heterosexism
Reevaluating Traditional Interpretations
Traditional Texts "Against Homosexuality"
Traditional Texts "For Heterocentrism"
Conclusion
4. The Costs of Heterosexism
Discerning True and False Threats
Challenging Christian Preoccupations
Conclusion
5. Confronting Heterosexism
Foundations for Reforms
The Church as an Inclusive-Exclusive Community
Christian Life and Christian Teaching
A Paradigm Shift in Sexual Ethics
The Focus of Reform
A Symbolic Case Study: Ordination
The Boundaries of Dissent
Conclusion
6. Dismantling Heterosexism
Toward a Theology of Sexuality
Marriage: A Ritual Test Case
Reassessing Marriage
Conclusion
7. Moving Beyond Heterosexism
Sexual Authenticity
Sexual Fidelity
Conclusion
Postscript
Notes
Bibliography
Index