A Question of Truth: Christianity and Homosexuality

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Summary: A Thorough, Methodical, and Responsible Approach to the Issu
Review: Gareth Moore's "A Question of Truth: Christianity and Homosexuality", is perhaps the most thorough, methodical, and responsible approach to this issue confronting Christians today. Moore examines the arguments put forth by the Roman Catholic Church, but these will sound familiar to most Christians who take the "love the sinner, hate the sin" approach to commenting on the lives of other-sexually-oriented people.

It must be said that the reading can be difficult at times, as Moore, a theologian, carefully constructs his argument as any good philosopher will. That being said, he does attempt to make it as accessible as possible to the general reader, avoiding overly technical language and making good use of more common everyday analogies. It should also be noted that the text reflects the British idiom and so includes items that may be unfamiliar to some American readers.

Yet it is well worth the effort to get through the book. Moore insists on removing all considerations of motive and character from those whose analysis differs from his own, focusing instead on the arguments themselves. He bends over backwards to be fair and impartial, while at the same time holding up the official positions of the Roman Catholic Church to close scrutiny. Invariably, he finds them wanting.

Those whose minds are made up and who are not open to logical argument probably should not bother with this book. Those who are open, however, may find in it a new possibility for better understanding the subject from a thoroughly Christian point of view.