Validating Committed Partnerships: A Still More Excellent Way: A New Relational Paradigm Supported by the High Way of God's Love and Justice

Bowden, Jim

ISBN 10: 1466971487 / ISBN 13: 9781466971486

Published by Trafford (edition ), 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Validating Committed Partnerships: A Still More Excellent Way: A New Relational Paradigm Supported by the High Way of God's Love and Justice
• Publisher: Trafford (edition )
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1466971487
• ISBN 13: 9781466971486
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Although written from a biblical/Christian perspective this book's theme has practical value for everyone. It presents a new relational paradigm supported by love, justice, mutuality, and other spiritual qualities. The author believes scripture teaches that all human beings are created to live in fulfilling relationships even those who are homosexual. People of faith, family, & community are urged to support same gender couples by validating their committed partnership; however, nearly 50% of American citizens and church members do not support legalizing same gender marriage. This historical perspective on marriage reveals marriage has experienced considerable positive change and practice during the past 75 years and needs to be redefined. Until the 20th century procreation (be fruitful and multiply) was marriage's major purpose. While procreation remains important, mutuality has become the major emphasis. As written in Genesis 2:18 (NRSV), God sought a partner for the man. In many marriages partnership has replaced patriarchy, providing an enriching relational experience in family life. The author presents a new relational paradigm which includes both heterosexual and homosexual couples seeking a lifelong committed relationship. Marriage of male and female and the union of same gender couples will share the title, partnership safeguarded by the same legal standards. For male and female, their title will be a marital partnership; for same gender couples their title will be a same gender partnership.