Book review on the book "Living in Sin?" by John Shelby Spong
Spong, S. J. (1990). Living in sin? A bishop rethinks human sexuality. New York City: HarperCollins
Book Review
Introduction Noted for his liberal stand on sexuality, Newark Episcopal Bishop, by John Shelby Spong argues with “passion and provocation” that the traditional Christian views on sexes patriarchal prejudice rather than the will of God. He invites readers to “enter the uncertainty of not knowing” and to free the bible form “literalistic imprisonment” as they entertain possibilities like “brothel” ceremonies, services blessing divorce, and rituals specifying lesbian and gay partnerships. In his view, Spong sees that all this is supplementing traditional marriage, ...
