Scripture and Homosexuality

Dioceses in The Anglican Church of Canada have been engaged for many years in discussions around homosexuality, including the role of scripture. The following list is a short collation of essays written for Canadian Anglican discussions or recommended by Canadian dioceses representing a variety of perspectives. 

1. Welcoming in the Gentiles, Dr. Sylvia Keesmat (PDF file)
   Diocese of Toronto Consultation 2004 
   
2. Scripture & Authority, Dr. George Sumner (PDF file)
   Diocese of Toronto Consultation 2004
   
3. Same Sex Unions and Biblical Fidelity:  Discerning the Spirit in Text and Context, Gary Hauch
   Diocese of Ottawa website
   
4. The Bible and Homosexual Practice:  An Overview of Some Issues, Dr. Robert A.J. Gagnon
   Diocese of Ottawa Website
   
5. Seeking to be Faithful in the Uneasy Middle, Dr. Terry Donaldson (PDF file)
   Parish Consultation, Diocese of Edmonton
   
6. What is the Anglican Tradition?  Scripture. Dr. Walter Deller (PDF file)
   Lecture Series, Diocese of Edmonton 2006
   
7. The Interpretation of Scripture and Human Sexuality, The Rev. Dr. William Crockett, Dr. Edith Humphrey, Canon Eric Beresford
   Diocese of New Westminster  November 1999
   
8. What is disordered Sexuality? The Rev. Dr. William Crockett, Dr. Edith Humphrey, Canon Eric Beresford
   Diocese of New Westminster February 2000
   
9. Homosexuality in Scripture, Tradition, and Contemporary Theology.  The Rev. Dr. William Crockett, Dr. Edith Humphrey, Canon Eric Beresford
   Diocese of New Westminster  September 2000
   
10. What would it mean for the Church to Bless Same-Sex Unions?  The Rev. Dr. William Crockett, Dr. Edith Humphrey, Canon Eric Beresford
    Diocese of New Westminster