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It is widely admitted that Roman Catholic teaching on homosexuality is schizophrenic: morally rigorous but pastorally progressive. Dominican theologian Gareth Moore says the problem stems from the church's focus on 'acts' rather than 'relationships'. Since Vatican II and the Stonewall Riot, there has been an outpouring of lesbian and gay Catholic autobiographies - some book-length, others in the form of essays or even embedded in novels. These autobiographical 'acts', argues McGinley, can provide the subjectivity-thick description that is sorely lacking in the Church's understanding of gay people. In Acts of Faith, Acts of Love, McGinley explores the overlap of religious and sexual identities in the stories gay men write about themselves. The autobiographical writings of 40 gay Catholics (or once Catholics) are analysed. Among the better known are Rafael Campo, Philip Gambone, Andrew Holleran, Fenton Johnson, David Kopay, J. D. McClatchy, Brian Naught, John McNeill, Richard Plante, Richard Rodriquez, Andrew Sullivan, and Jose Zuniga. The work is both literary and theological on the premise that experience constitutes one of the four sources of theological reflection, along with scripture, tradition, and reason.

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"This is an important contribution to the ongoing discussion of the intersection of homosexuality and religion. McGinley presents a scholarly, well-documented discussion of the integration of sexuality and identity, as well as the theoretical issues of moral agency and narrative form. He complements this discussion with a sensitive exploration of pattersn and themes in contemporary autobiographical writings by 40 gay catholics (or former Catholics) .his book presents a powerful indictment of current Catholic Church teachings on homosexuality. This book resounds with the authenticity of personal narrative and academic critique - an unusual and effective combination. Highly recommended for any collection keeping up with current views on homosexuality and religion and essential for academic libraries."" - Library Journal, March 2004" Part of McGinley s challenge to the church hierarchy is to take gay Catholics seriously this is a timely exploration of gay Catholic identities using autobiographical works by gay Catholics. Conscience, Summer / Autumn 2004 Our Newspapers and churches are filled with questions about gay rights, same-sex marriage and gay / lesbian adoption. What we may miss is the human face of the debate. In this regard McGinley has done a great service, assembling and analyzing forty gay Catholic autobiographies. Some experts are funny, others heartbreaking; all attempt to save lives. They are all acts of courage and sacred texts because they save not only the author but other gay Catholics for whom following the church teaching leads not to virtue but to pathology. One feels gratitude by the insights revealed by the collected autobiographies and the thematic analysis of them. Even those of us who thought we understood the gay dilemma will learn about it in greater depth. If this work stirs in others the kind of empathy for our common humanity that it did in me then change has already begun. Kathy Coffey, Human Development Magazine, 2004
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Dugan McKinley, who teaches religious studies at Temple University, considers himself a 'highly committed Catholic'. He has worked throughout his adult life as music director and liturgist in a number of Roman Catholic parishes.

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