Thus, same-sex behavior and transgender identity are seen as something which will “threaten the integrity of male/female distinctions” (9). The integrity lens offers a religious and theological reading of sex and gender that effectively sees male/female identity as “stamped on one’s body” (9, quoting Robert Gagnon, a Christian theologian). The authors observe that there are effectively three lenses through which to view sexuality and gender: the integrity, disability, and diversity lenses. The first chapter reflects on the tension between faith and sexuality. For anyone interested in that topic, it’s a gold mine. The book is thus a treasure trove for those interested in seeing how college students–those who self-select for Christian schools–approach and experience sexuality. The work is essentially a report on several studies of college students on Christian campuses related to sexuality. Listening to Sexual Minorities: A Study of Faith and Sexual Identity on Christian College Campuses is an eye-opening book in many ways.
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