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  • What's Wrong With Homosexuality?

  • By: John Corvino
  • Narrated by: J. Paul Guimont
  • Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (5 ratings)
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Summary

For the last 20 years, John Corvino - widely known as the author of the weekly column "The Gay Moralist" - has traversed the country responding to moral and religious arguments against same-sex relationships. In this timely audiobook, he shares that experience - addressing the standard objections to homosexuality and offering insight into the culture wars more generally. Is homosexuality unnatural? Does the Bible condemn it? Are people born gay (and should it matter either way)?

Corvino approaches such questions with precision, sensitivity, and good humor. In the process, he makes a fresh case for moral engagement, forcefully rejecting the idea that morality is a "private matter".

This audiobook appears at a time when same-sex marriage is being hotly debated across the U.S. Many people object to such marriage on the grounds that same-sex relationships are immoral, or at least, that they do not deserve the same social recognition as heterosexual relationships. Unfortunately, the traditional rhetoric of gay-rights advocates - which emphasizes privacy and tolerance - fails to meet this objection. Legally speaking, when it comes to marriage, "tolerance" might be enough, Corvino concedes, but socially speaking, marriage requires more. Marriage is more than just a relationship between two individuals, recognized by the state. It is also a relationship between those individuals and a larger community.

The fight for same-sex marriage, ultimately, is a fight for full inclusion in the moral fabric. What is needed is a positive case for moral approval - which is what Corvino unabashedly offers here. Corvino blends a philosopher's precision with a light touch that is full of humanity and wit. This audiobook captures the voice of one of the most rational participants in a national debate noted for generating more heat than light.

©2013 John Corvino (P)2014 Audible Inc.

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Great Book

I loved the logic with which the author tackled the issue; he was straightforward and hos reasoning was always clear.

The one part that I think was a bit lacking, is when he stated multiple times that he "hates anal sex" to the point that it sounded like he's denouncing gays who have anal sex.

Otherwise, the book was great and would totally recommend.

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