Homophobia in the Black Church: How Faith, Politics, and Fear Divide the Black Community

by Anthony Stanford

Overview

This book explains how faith, politics, and fear contribute to the homophobic mindset within the Black Church and the African American community.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313398698
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/14/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	205
File size:	757 KB

About the Author

Anthony Stanford is a freelance writer and columnist in the Chicago, IL area.

Table of Contents

Foreword Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad ix

Introduction xiii

1 The Faith-Based Solution 1

2 Sexuality: The Weapon of Choice 29

3 Faith in Money 53

4 The Black LGBT Struggle 77

5 Same-Sex Marriage 101

6 Don't Ask, Don't Tell 129

7 LGBTs Today and Tomorrow 155

Appendixes: Presidential Documents 185

Index 199

What People are Saying About This

Tio Hardiman

"Physical or mental abuse against any individual or group is wrong. Stanford's Homophobia in the Black Church confronts an issue that has serious implications for the black community."

Iya A. Bakare

“In Homophobia in the Black Church, Stanford fearlessly takes a bold stand as he dares to confront the taboo topic of homosexuality in the African-American community, but specifically in the black church. With purpose and poise, he challenges and exposes the hypocrisy that exists within the community.”

Marc H. Morial

“In an era of divisiveness, Anthony Stanford’s work provides a thoughtful analysis of one of society's most compelling issues. Mr. Stanford boldly confronts attitudes about race, sexuality, and religion, opening the door for meaningful discussion and broader understanding.”

Editorial Reviews

This book does an excellent job of providing readers with a window into how diverse groups, who share antigay attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors, became unlikely bedfellows within the context of President George W. Bush's faith-based funding initiatives and politics to collaborate and support one another in obtaining these funds. It can be used in political science, sociology, community clinical psychology, social psychology, and multicultural diversity courses at the graduate level (LGBT studies, ethnic studies) and in theology and/or divinity courses. Additionally, practitioners can use this book to gain valuable insights into the sociocultural and sociohistorical dynamics that are inherent within African American communities.” —American Psychological Association

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