Science and theology in human sexuality

Cook, Christopher C.H.

doi:10.1080/13558358.2018.1459082

Science and theology in human sexuality

Cook, Christopher C.H.

Authors

Reverend Professor Christopher Cook c.c.h.cook@durham.ac.uk
PGR Student Doctor of Philosophy

Abstract

Christian debates about human sexuality are often presented as being concerned primarily with differences regarding authority of scripture. It is proposed here that they might more constructively be understood as debates about science and theology. Just as cosmology, evolution and demonology have variously been perceived as presenting conflict between scientific theories and biblical texts, so human sexuality presents similar points of tension. The issue at stake is not really about biblical authority, but rather about how the “book of nature” and the book of scripture are understood to mutually interpret each other. Lessons learned from debates between science and theology in other domains, may usefully facilitate a more constructive debate on sexuality.

Citation

Cook, C. C. (2018). Science and theology in human sexuality. Theology & Sexuality, 24(3), 183-199. https://doi.org/10.1080/13558358.2018.1459082

Journal Article Type	Article
Acceptance Date	Mar 26, 2018
Online Publication Date	Apr 11, 2018
Publication Date	Jan 1, 2018
Deposit Date	Apr 12, 2018
Publicly Available Date	Oct 11, 2019
Journal	Theology and Sexuality
Print ISSN	1355-8358
Electronic ISSN	1745-5170
Publisher	Taylor and Francis Group
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	24
Issue	3
Pages	183-199
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1080/13558358.2018.1459082

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This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Theology & Sexuality on 11 Apr 2018, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/13558358.2018.1459082.