Seventh-Day Adventist Church and Homosexuality
Bibliography by Gary Shearer
Adventist Studies Librarian
Pacific Union College Library

Updated 1-11-01

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Books

Cook, Colin. Homosexuality: An Open Door? Boise, ID: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 1985. 48p.
(Not in PUC library)

Holbrook, Frank. Frank Answers: Questions on Practical Christianity. Nashville: Southern Publishing Association, 1974. "Homosexuality," pp.46-56.
Her. Coll. BV4501.2 .H64 1974

Koranteng-Pipim, Samuel. Receiving the Word. Berrien Spring, MI: Berean Books, 1996. "Morality of Homosexuality," pp.107-108; "Morality of Lesbianism," p.108.
BS480 .K67 1996 (2nd copy in Heritage Coll.)

Kubo, Sakae. Theology and Ethics of Sex. Nashville/Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1980. Chapter 13, "Homosexuality," pp.73-86.
BT708 .K8 (2nd copy in Heritage Coll.)

McLaughlin, Kate. My Son, Beloved Stranger. Boise, ID: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 1995. 144p.
Her. Coll. BX6122.6 .S49 M6 1995

Munger, Michael. Out of the Closet - Into the Light. Mountain View, CA: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 1980. 144p.
HQ76 .M86 1980 (2nd copy in Heritage Coll.)

Pearson, Michael. Millennial Dreams and Moral Dilemmas: Seventh-day Adventism and Contemporary Ethics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990. Chapter 13, "Homosexuality: The Sin Unnamed Among Adventists," pp.229-234,306-307; Chapter 14, "Homosexuality in Adventism: Sin, Disease or Preference?," pp.235-272,307-310.
BX6122.5 .P38 1990 (2nd copy in Heritage Coll.)

Springett, Ronald M. Homosexuality in History and the Scriptures. Washington, DC: Biblical Research Institute, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 1988. 173p.
HQ76.25 .S67 1988 (2nd copy in Heritage Coll.)

Vance, Laura L. Seventh-day Adventism in Crisis: Gender and Sectarian Change in an Emerging Religion. Urbana and Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 1999. "Crossing the Line: Lesbian and Gay Adventists," pp.160-169,170-171.
BX6119 .W8 V36 1999 (2nd copy in Heritage Coll.)

Wittschiebe, Charles E. God Invented Sex. Nashville: Southern Publishing Association, 1974. "Homosexuality," pp.175-189.
HQ31 .W775 (2nd copy in Heritage Coll.)

Periodicals

Aagaard, Earl. "On Physical Differences Between Homosexuals and Heterosexuals." Campus Chronicle 69 (January 22,1993): 11 & 19.

Aagaard, Earl. "Whatever Happened to Sin?" Campus Chronicle 69 (February 4,1993): 19.

"Adventist, Pastor, Husband, Homosexual." Adventist Today 7 (July/August 1999): 16.

Anderson, Marsena. "'Its Just Plain Perversion'." Student Movement 78 (November 11,1992): 5. Letter to the editor. Student paper from Andrews University.

Anonymous. "A Maturing Church." Insight 8 (12 April 1977): 2-3. Letter to editor.

"The April 12 Letter." Insight 8 (6 September 1977): 2-4. Four letters to the editor regarding letter in 12 April 1977 issue.

Ashworth, Warren S. "Dear Editor." Campus Chronicle 69 (February 4,1993): 14.

Bacheller, JoAnn M. "A Poem in Response to Jeremy, From the Woman at the Well." Student Movement 78 (November 18,1992): 5. Student paper from Andrews University.

Baldwin, John T. "The Gay Perspective and the Image of God: Some Personal Reflections." Student Movement 78 (November 11,1992): 10. Student paper from Andrews University.

Benton, Elvin. "Adventists Face Homosexuality." Spectrum 12 (April 1982): 32-38.

Berecz, John. "How I Treat Gay and Lesbian Persons." Student Movement 78 (November 11,1992): 7. Student paper from Andrews University.

Blake, Christopher. "Redeeming Our Sad Gay Situation: A Christian Response to the Question of Homosexuality." Insight 23 (December 5,1992): 4-14,16.

Booth, Walter M. "Marriage Reflects the Godhead." Student Movement 78 (December 9,1992): 5. Letter to the editor. Student paper from Andrews University.

Booth, Walter M. "A Response to Jeremy Phillip." Student Movement 78 (November 11,1992): 5. Letter to the editor. Student paper from Andrews University.

Bouchard, Bob and Harvey Elder. "Kampmeeting Supports Gay Adventists." Adventist Today 3 (November-December 1995): 16,19.

Broomes, L. Rudy. "Hard Line." Message Magazine 61 (July/August 1995): 24-25,29.

Brown, Gina Spivey and Loretta Parker Spivey. "Gay Adventists - The Ultimate Oxymoron?" Adventist Review 173 (August 1996): 11.

Brown, Norman. "Reluctant Homosexual, Forgiving Marriage." Adventist Today 7 (July/August 1999): 13-15.

Cameron, Paul. "Should Christians Discriminate Against Homosexualtiy?" College People 1 (Fall 1981): 42-44. Responses: March 1982 issue, p.4 and April 1982 issue, p.4.

"Church Issues Marriage Statement." Record 101 (May 25,1996): 12.

Coffin, James N. "The Church and the Homosexual." Adventist Review 161 (April 26,1984): 11-12.

Collins, John. "Dear Editor." Campus Chronicle 69 (February 4,1993): 8.

Cook, Colin. "The Church's Responsibility to Homosexuals." Insight 11 (16 December 1980): 9-11.

Cook, Colin. "Homosexuality: The Lie." Insight 9 (21 March 1978): 11-16.

Cook, Colin. "'I Found Freedom'." Christianity Today 33 (August 18,1989): 22-24.

Cook, Colin. "God's Grace to the Homosexual," Part 1. Insight 7 (7 December 1976): 4-8.

Cook, Colin. "God's Grace to the Homosexual," Part 2. Insight 7 (14 December 1976): 7-11.

Cook, Colin. "God's Grace to the Homosexual," Part 3. Insight 7 (21 December 1976): 12-16.

Cook, Colin D. "Church Funds Program for Homosexuals." Spectrum 12 (April 1982): 46-48.

Couden, Barbara. "Unless We Know the Answers." Adventist Review 174 (April 1997): 28-29.

Cress, James A. "Caring in the Age of AIDS." Ministry 69 (November 1996): 28.

Cress, John C. "Compassion - An Alternative Lifestyle ." Ministry 69 (November 1996): 6-9.

Cush, Rudolph W. "Homosexuality: A Symptom of Ingratitude." Message 48 (May/June 1982): 19-21.

Daniels, Frank, Jr. "Dear C. C. Editor." Campus Chronicle 69 (February 4,1993): 19.

Davis, Steve. "A Passionate Plea for Change: Addressing the 'H' Issue." Student Movement 78 (November 11,1992): 6. Letter to the editor. Student paper from Andrews University.

Deacon, Michelle and Ramez El-Haj. "Homosexuality Coming Out of the Closet." Student Movement 78 (December 9,1992): 3. Student forums held at Andrews University to discuss homosexuality.

Dederen, Raoul. "Homosexuality: A Biblical Perspective." Ministry 54 (September 1981): 14-16. Bibliography.

"Do You Think Professed Homosexuals Should Be Accepted Into the Adventist Church?" Student Movement 78 (November 4,1992): 15. Survey done at Andrews University.

Dwyer, Bonnie. "Lawsuits and Scandals - Adventist Homosexuals Not So Anonymous Anymore." Spectrum 18 (April 1988): 4-12. Colin Cook and his lapse back into homosexuality.

Engelkemier, Joe. "The Power to Change." Student Movement 78 (November 11,1992): 5. Letter to the editor. Student paper from Andrews University.

Flowers, Ronald M. "Taking a Stand for Marriage." Adventist Review 173 (August 15,1996): 20-21.

"Former Minister Again Charged with Homosexual Conduct." Adventist Review 4 (January-February 1996): 24. Colin Cook.

Fulton, Aubyn. "Making a Stand: Official Statements Bring Out the Best and the Worst of the Church ." Spectrum 28 (Winter 2000): 69-74.

Gammon, Tom. "Editorial: Its Sin, But Who Cares?" Student Movement 78 (November 18,1992): 4. Student paper from Andrews University.

Garcia, Dan. "Adventist Gay Christian." Campus Chronicle 69 (January 22,1993): 10 & 11.

"GC Expresses Concerns." Adventist Review 171 (June 30,1994): 7. Condemnation of Kinship International for appearing to condone a homosexual lifestyle.

Gitter, Barbara. "The Cost of Being a Disciple: A Different Perspective on Sexuality." Campus Chronicle 69 (February 4,1993): 10.

Glaim, Lorne. "Dear Chronicle Editors." Campus Chronicle 69 (February 4,1993): 19.

Glaim, Marilyn. "Dear Editor." Campus Chronicle 69 (February 4,1993): 8.

Graybill, Ronald D. "Freedom From Homosexuality - Goal of Quest Learning Center." Visitor (Columbia Union) 91 (March 15,1986): 4-5.

"Growing Up Gay Adventist." Spectrum 12 (April 1982): 38-46.

Hamlin, Eugene. "SDA Says Homosexuals Can Have Freedom." Adventist Review 163 (February 6,1986): 22-23. Colin Cook's appearance on Phil Donahue show.

Hillebert, David. "Dear Campus Chronicle Editor and Readers." Campus Chronicle 69 (February 4,1993): 10 & 20.

Hillebert, David. "Dear Campus Chronicle Editor and Readers." Campus Chronicle 69 (February 4,1993): 11.

Holbrook, Frank B. "Correspondence With a Young Man Already 'Hooked'." These Times 78 (May 1969): 26-28.

"How Would/Do You Relate to Homosexuals?" Student Movement 78 (November 18,1992): 15. Survey done at Andrews University.

Hoyt, Kristina. "Editor's Note." Campus Chronicle 69 (February 4,1993): 8. Subject of homosexuality.

Hoyt, Kristina. "Homosexuality: A Growing Concern." Campus Chronicle 69 (January 22,1993): 14.

Jewett, Dick. "Homosexual Encounters of the Third Kind." These Times 87 (August 1978): 24-25.

Kemena, Ben. "Can We Talk?" Adventist Today 7 (July/August 1999): 22. Includes a listing of organizations, both SDA and Christian, that minister to homosexuals.

Kemena, Ben. "Homosexuality: Another Adventist Point of View." Gay Theological Journal 2 (No.1,1998): 67-79. Heritage Room Vertical File: Homosexuality.

Keszler, Rob. "Why Define Differences?" Campus Chronicle 69 (January 22,1993): 11.

Kim, Yoonah. "The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name." Student Movement 78 (November 4,1992): 8-9. Student paper from Andrews University.

King, Gregory D. "Admit but Do Not Defend." Campus Chronicle 69 (February 4,1993): 10 & 20.

Koranteng-Pipim, Samuel. "Born a Gay and Born Again? Adventism's Changing Attitude Toward Homosexuality." Journal of the Adventist Theological Society 10 (Spring-Autumn 1999): 141-183.

Koranteng-Pipim, Samuel. "Homosexuality in the Church: Should This 'Born a Gay' Lifestyle be Baptized?" Adventists Affirm 14 (Spring 2000): 11-19,47-58.

Lagundino, Flordelino. "Editorial: Sex Education." Student Movement 78 (November 11,1992): 4. Student paper from Andrews University.

Lee, Gordon A. "Words From Scripture...Condemn 'Gay Liberation'." Australasian Record 82 (October 31,1977): 6-7.

"Letters." College People 2 (March 1982): 4. Response to Cameron article, "Should Christians Discriminate Against Homosexuality?", Fall 1981 issue.

"Letters." College People 2 (April 1982): 4. Response to Cameron article, "Should Christians Discriminate Against Homosexuality?", Fall 1981 issue.

"Letters: Are Homosexuals God's Children?" Adventist Review 174 (June 1997): 3.

"Letters: Gay Adventists." Adventist Review 173 (October 1996): 3.

"Letters: Homosexuality." Adventist Review 160 (January 13,1983): 11. Two letters to the editor.

"Letters: Homosexuals and the Church." Ministry 70 (May 1997): 3. Responses to November 1996 issue of "Ministry".

"Letters: On Homosexuality." Adventist Today 7 (November/December 1999): 4.

Liebrand, Esther Groom. "Letters: Homosexuality." Adventist Review 155 (June 22,1978): 14.

Lindo, Labourdeaux. "No One Is Judging You." Student Movement 78 (December 9,1992): 5. Letter to the editor. Student paper from Andrews University.

Manalo, Erwin. "Understand." Campus Chronicle 69 (January 22,1993): 10.

McLarty, John. "Let's Talk About Homosexuality." Adventist Today 7 (July/August 1999): 2. Editorial.

McLaughlin, Kate. "Are Homosexuals God's Children?: A Parent Learns of Her Son's Orientation and Struggles to Understand." Adventist Review 174 (April 1997): 26-29. Author is a pseudonym.

McLaughlin, Kate. "A Homosexual in My Congregation?" Ministry 69 (November 1996): 10-11,29. Author's name is a pseudonym.

McLaughlin, Kate. "Mom, Dad, I'm Gay." Adventist Today 7 (July/August 1999): 10-12.

Miller, Jim. "The Bible on Homosexuality." Adventist Today 7 (July/August 1999): 17-19.

Moyer, Bruce. "A Cry From the Valley of Death." Ministry 69 (November 1996): 23-25,29.

Neubauer, Eric. "Quick and Painless Response." Campus Chronicle 69 (February 4,1993): 20.

Neufeld, Don F. "Homosexuality." Adventist Review 155 (March 2,1978): 18. Editorial.

Nixon, Robert W. "Growing Up Straight." These Times 78 (May 1969): 25-26.

Odom, Robert L. "The Sin That Made Sodom Infamous." Adventist Review 159 (September 23,1982): 6-7.

Odom, Robert L. "The Sin That Made Sodom Infamous - 2: Homosexuality: Ancient and Modern." Adventist Review 159 (September 30,1982): 9-10.

Owens, Francis L. "Homosexuality." Adventist Review 155 (July 6,1978): 14. "Response From Readers" column.

Peters, John W. and Manuel Silva. "Homosexuality Is Not an Acceptable Form of Sexual Expression." Student Movement 78 (November 11,1992): 5. Letter to the editor. Student paper from Andrews University.

Phillip, Jeremy (pseudonym). "'In Other Words, We Are Homosexuals'." Student Movement 78 (November 4,1992): 5. Letter to editor. Student paper from Andrews University.

Phillips, Max G. "What Should Be Done About Homosexuals?" These Times 77 (March 1968): 34.

Provonsha, Jack W. "The Christian, Homosexuals and the Law." Spectrum 9 (March 1978): 45-50.

Quillin, Robert C. "Dr. Ruth, I Have a Problem." Student Movement 78 (December 9,1992): 5. Letter to the editor. Student paper from Andrews University.

"Recommended Reading." Ministry 54 (September 1981): 32. A list of 34 titles on homosexuality, mostly from a Christian perspective.

"Recovery." Message Magazine 61 (July/August 1995): 26-28. An interview with FaithQuest's Tom Carrasco.

"Responses: Homosexuality." Spectrum 12 (June 1982): 57-59. Letters concerning three articles in April 1982 issue of Spectrum.

"Responses: More Comments on SDA's & Homosexuality." Spectrum 13 (September 1982): 59-60. Letters concerning three articles in April 1982 issue of Spectrum.

Rock, Calvin B. "Homosexuality: Capital Punishment." Adventist Review 166 (October 19,1989): 11. Response to a question from a homosexual in the church.

Rouse, Jennifer. "Gathering My Thoughts." Campus Chronicle 69 (February 4,1993): 9. Reflections on the homosexuality issue on campus.

Ryan, Suzanne. "When Love Wasn't Enough." Insight 23 (December 5,1992): 2-3.

Schaefer, Beth. "Homosexual Warefare." View n.v. (Special Issue, 1999): 18-21.

Schmidt, Thomas E. "Homosexuality: Establishing a Christian Backdrop for Pastoral Care." Ministry 69 (November 1996): 12-14.

"SDA Church Moves Against Homosexuality Support Group." Adventist Review 165 (February 4,1988): 6.

"SDA Says Homosexuals Can Have Freedom." Adventist Review 163 (February 6,1986): 22-23. Colin Cook on Phil Donahue show.

"Seventh-day Adventist Position Statement on Homosexuality." Adventist Review 177 (February 10, 2000): 30.

"Seventh-day Adventist Statement on Affirmation of Marriage." Adventist Review 173 (August 15,1996): 20. Statement released by General Conference on 23 April 1996.

Spangler, J. R. "Is There Help for Homosexuals?" Ministry 54 (September 1981): 27.

Spangler, J. R. and Colin Cook. "Homosexual Healing." Ministry 54 (September 1981): 4-13. Editor J. R. Spangler interview with Colin Cook.

Spangler, J. Robert and Colin Cook. "Homosexual Recovery - Six Years Later." Ministry 60 (September 1987): 4-9.

Springett, R. M. "Homosexual Activity: Does Romans l Condone or Condemn It?" Journal of the Adventist Theological Society 1 (Autumn 1990): 51-69.

Springett, Ron. "Paul on Homosexuality." Adventist Today 7 (July/August 1999): 20-21.

Springett, Ronald M. "Homosexuality: A Biblical Perspective." College and University Dialogue 5 (No.2, 1993): 16-17,24-25.

Springett, Ronald M. "What Does the New Testament Say About Homosexuality?" Adventist Perspectives 5 (No.2,1991): 24-30.

Springett, Ronald M. "What Does the Old Testament Say About Homosexuality?" Adventist Perspectives 5 (No.1, 1991): 18-23.

Swank, J. Grant, Jr. "Christians and the Homosexual." Ministry 69 (November 1996): 22.

True, Meg. "Homosexuality in the Family." Adventist Review 155 (February 23,1978): 6-8. Meg True is a pseudonym.

True, Meg. "Homosexuality in the Family - 2." Adventist Review 155 (March 2,1978): 7-10.

"Two Men in Love." Campus Chronicle 69 (January 22,1993): 11.

Ulloth, Julie. "Dear Editor." Campus Chronicle 69 (February 4,1993): 10.

vanDieman, Jeremy M. "A Story of Deliverance." Adventist Review 173 (November 21,1996): 8-11. The author, an ex-practicing homosexual, is a rebaptized SDA dying of AIDS.

Vernon, Julia C. S. "Do You Pray for Gays?" Ministry 69 (November 1996): 15.

"What Is the Point of All This?" Student Movement 78 (November 18,1992): 15. The reasons for publishing the homosexual materials in the SM. Student paper from Andrews University.

Wilcox, Karl G. "To the Campus Chronicle Editor." Campus Chronicle 69 (February 4,1993): 10.

Wilson, Jaime. "Dear Editor." Campus Chronicle 69 (February 4,1993): 9.

Wood, Kenneth H. "Divine Power to Change." RH 159 (September 30,1982): 13-14.

Yamada, Brent and Geoff Barber. "The Bible and Homosexuality." Campus Chronicle 69 (February 4,1993): 9.

Yergen, Norman. Book review of "Homosexuality in History and the Scriptures," by Ronald M. Springett. Ministry 62 (December 1989): 29.

Vertical Files

Ferrell, Vance. The Gay Agenda for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Three parts. Beersheba Springs, TN: Pilgrims Rest, 1996. 12p.
Her. Room VF (HOMOSEXUALITY)

Larson, David R. Homosexuality. "A Preliminary Draft of a Paper Presented to the Biblical Research Institute at Loma Linda, California on January 19,1983." 42p.
Her. Room VF (HOMOSEXUALITY)

Lawson, Ronald. "The Caring Church?": The Seventh-day Adventist Church and Its Homosexual Members. "A paper read at the meeting of The Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, Washington, D.C., November 1992." 14p. Author is a gay SDA scholar who has come out.
Her. Room VF (HOMOSEXUALITY)

Lawson, Ronald. Trouble in an "Ex-Gay Ministry": Quest Learning Center/Homosexuals Anonymous. "Revised version of a paper read at the meeting of the American Sociological Association in Chicago, August 1987." 17p. Author is a gay SDA scholar who has come out.
Her. Room VF (HOMOSEXUALITY)