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Issues
of sexuality are fracturing our communities and religious bodies
across denominational lines. From political debates over family
values and same-sex marriage, to ecclesial struggles over the
ordination and blessing of the unions of gays and lesbians,
sexuality remains a force that can unite us in covenant and
community—or one which can tear us apart. While legally
recognized in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, same-sex relationships
remain controversial. Our young people are engaging in a wider
range of sexual activities than ever before, and at younger
ages. Widespread exposure to sex in advertising, on the internet,
and in other media often transforms sexuality into a product
that can be bought and sold and cheapens sexual relationships
in the process. In this conference, we shall explore these and
other issues, such as same-sex relationships, in ways that affirm
the dignity of sexuality. At the same time we call ourselves
to a higher level of understanding and discourse about the ways
in which responsible sexuality within a covenant framework is
the fundamental relationship linking us to one another, to our
communities, and ultimately to God.
Conference participants
may elect to take the conference as a part of the course,
“COVENANT, COMMUNITY AND SEXUALITY,” ANTS INTE
690 (3 credits; open to Hebrew College & BTI students);
Instructors: Rodney Petersen (BTI) and Sanford Seltzer (ICPL)
and the Conference Speakers and Proceedings, “Covenant,
Community and Sexuality”; course runs from 6/16 –
6/26. See course syllabus.
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