Stark professor emerita of christian ethics at yale university divinity school, where she taught christian ethics from 1971 to 2007. But as a clergy friend of mine posted to facebook the other day, if vatican censure of margaret farley means that more people will read a book as wise, loving, and powerful as. In a pathbreaking exploration of sexual ethics, farleywho is highly regarded by her peers on both. The congregation warns the faithful that her book just love. Winner of the 2008 grawemeyer award in religionthis longawaited book by one of american christianitys foremost ethicists proposes a framework for. Also covered are specific issues in sexual ethics, including samesex relationships, marriage and family, divorce and second marriage, celibacy, and sex and its negativities.
A framework for christian ethics, the book that got the vatican in a tizzy over renegade nuns several years ago under the grand inquisitor pope. Margaret farley, a prominent catholic theologian at. Farley 2006, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Jun 08, 2012 author sister margaret farley, whose book just love has been condemned by the vatican, will be the toast of a meeting of liberal theologians in st. Also covered are specific issues in sexual ethics, including samesex relationships, marriage. It begins with historical and crosscultural explorations, then addresses the large questions of embodiment, gender, and sexuality, and finally delineates the. It is tragic that the bishops cannot accept the spirit in which margaret farley wrote just love. Farleys controversial book, just love 2006, brought criticism and censure from the holy. As such, the cdf said, it cannot be used as a valid expression of catholic teaching, either in counseling and formation, or in ecumenical and. Author sister margaret farley, whose book just love has been condemned by the vatican, will be the toast of a meeting of liberal theologians in st. Apr 28, 2017 she also received new ways ministrys bridge building award in 2002. A framework for christian sexual ethics professor margaret a. The marvel of the book is that she has managed in just.
Farley born april 15, 1935 is an american religious sister and a member of the catholic sisters of mercy. Sister margaret farley denounced by vatican the new york times. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A framework for christian sexual ethics which proposes a framework for sexual ethics whereby justice is the criterion for all loving, including love that is related to sexual activity and relationships. A framework for christian sexual ethics by margaret farley continuum international publishing group, june 2006 dr margaret farley, a sister of mercy and a professor of christian ethics since 1971 at yale divinity school, is one of american christianitys foremost ethicists.
Just love margaret a farley haftad 9780826429247 bokus. Though just loves particular focus is christian sexual ethics, farleys framework is broad enough to have relevance for multiple traditions. Paul wrote in 1 corinthians, if i speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, i am a noisy gong or a clanging symbol. Subtitled a framework for christian sexual ethics, the new work offers a fundamental but updated set of ethical principles, based on well articulated norms of justice. Unsurprisingly, the 2010 notification that margaret farley received from the congregation for the doctrine of the faith about her book, just love, missed not only the forest for the trees. Oct 04, 2012 a month ago, when i told readers i had begun elizabeth johnsons book quest for the living god, was finding it very rewarding to read, and might share some impressions of it on this blog, i also noted that i intended to follow up by reading the other book by a u. Mar 08, 20 professor farley is the recipient of eleven honorary degrees and a variety of fellowships and awards, including the 2008 grawemeyer award in religion for her book, just love.
She has been in dialogue with cdf over their concerns since 2010. William may, professor emeritus at the john paul ii institute for studies on marriage and. Sister margaret farley denounced by vatican the new york. A framework for christian sexual ethics by margaret farley and margaret a. It begins with historical and crosscultural explorations, then addresses the large questions of embodiment, gender, and sexuality, and. And, amy uelmen, michael perry, and i will be hosting an moj online symposiumdiscussion of the book at the end of the spring semester. The book addresses moral questions that affect not only all. Jun 04, 2012 the vatican congregation for the doctrine of the faith has sharply criticized just love, an awardwinning book on sexual ethics by mercy sr. Vatican critiques book by mercy sister margaret farley. A month ago, when i told readers i had begun elizabeth johnsons book quest for the living god, was finding it very rewarding to read, and might share some impressions of it on this blog, i also noted that i intended to follow up by reading the other book by a u.
Though just love s particular focus is christian sexual ethics, farley s framework is broad enough to have relevance for multiple traditions. The vatican congregation for the doctrine of the faith has sharply criticized just love, an awardwinning book on sexual ethics by mercy sr. Margaret farley, professor emeritus of christian ethics at yale divinity school, and her 2006 book just love. Book by margaret farley, rsm, condemned by vatican america. Also covered are specific issues in sexual ethics, including samesex relationships, marriage and family, divorce and second marriage. Sister farley, professor emerita from yale university divinity school, where she taught from 19712007, published just love in 2006. This longawaited book by one of american christianitys foremost ethicists proposes a framework for sexual ethics whereby justice is the. Rather, the apostle lists several marks of the sort of christian love he envisions.
Consequently it cannot be used as a valid expression of catholic teaching. She also received new ways ministrys bridge building award in 2002. This longawaited book by one of american christianitys foremost ethicis. Catholic bishops have condemned of late, margaret farleys just love.
A framework for christian social ethics has been the subject of much discussion and controversey following the announcement by. No justice for margaret farley and just love national. A framework for christian sexual ethics by farley, margaret a. Vatican criticizes us theologians book on sexual ethics. Feb 15, 2008 sister margaret farley s work at hand was brought to my attention by the vaticans public censure of just love in 2012.
Though just loves particular focus is christian sexual ethics, farleys framework is broad. A framework for christian sexual ethics margaret farley. Margaret farley, rsm, to the list of erroneous propositions contained in her book just love. Farley does not conform to the teachings of the magisterium. Jun 05, 2012 the vatican office, the congregation for the doctrine of the faith, said that the book, just love. Farley, rsm, who teaches moral theology at yale divinity school, and has served as a mentor for generations of catholic theologians, has been critiqued for her book just love.
A framework for christian social ethics has been the subject of much discussion and controversey following the announcement by the congregation for the doctrine of. A framework for christian sexual ethics 9780826429247. The writing by margaret farley is informative nuanced and insightful, as she discusses everything. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The book, while clearly not an ideal beach book, will keep the reader interested to the end. Support for sister margaret farley continues to flood in. Just love, farley turns to her understanding of justice, focusing on the concrete reality of persons and the obligating features of personhood. A framework for christian sexual ethics, before here, here, and here. Mary waskowiak, rsm, your immediate predecessor as president of the sisters of mercy of. Margaret a farley this longawaited book by one of american christianitys foremost ethicists propses a framework for sexual ethics whereby justice is the criterion for all loving, including love that is related to. Feminism, sex, and virtue in margaret farleys just love. A framework for christian sexual ethics, by sister margaret a.
This longawaited book by one of american christianitys foremost ethicists proposes a framework for sexual ethics whereby justice is the criterion for all loving. Sister margaret farley s work at hand was brought to my attention by the vaticans public censure of just love in 2012. The vaticans congregation for the doctrine of the faith cdf may have determined that sister margaret farleys book, just love, is a source of confusion to the catholic faithful, but my 40 years of pastoral experience in working with lesbian and gay catholics and their families contradicts this judgment. The vatican office, the congregation for the doctrine of the faith, said that the book, just love. Mary waskowiak the then president of the sisters of mercy of the americas enclosing a preliminary evaluation of the. T2 a framework for christian sexual ethics, by margaret a. Her project is constructive and, like any foundationlaying, requires patience. Book by margaret farley, rsm, condemned by vatican. Jan 22, 2007 love may sound nobler, but it is also more elusive. Vatican dogma v margaret farleys just love lisa cahill. Jun 05, 2012 the vaticans congregation for the doctrine of the faith cdf may have determined that sister margaret farleys book, just love, is a source of confusion to the catholic faithful, but my 40 years of pastoral experience in working with lesbian and gay catholics and their families contradicts this judgment.
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In a pathbreaking exploration of sexual ethics, farley who is highly regarded by her peers on both the right and the left, by religious feminists and christian moralistssheds new light on key issues. A framework for christian sexual ethics ebook written by margaret farley. A framework for christian sexual ethics margaret a. In 2008, margaret farley received the grawemeyer award in religion for her achievement in just love. Margaret farley examines the meaning of human sexuality and how this meaning can be incorporated into what she terms a moral view of human and christian life. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read just love. A framework for christian sexual ethics by margaret farley. This response was accompanied by your own opinion in the matter, as well as an opinion of sr. No justice for margaret farley and just love national catholic. This longawaited book by one of american christianitys foremost ethicists proposes a framework for sexual ethics where. Love is patient, kind, truthful, trusting, hopeful and enduring. Yale divinity school just love, formerly number 142,982 in amazons sales rankings, zoomed within a.
Margaret farleys, latest and long awaited book just love is a thoughtful reexamination of justice in loving within the sexual sphere, including lesbiangay relationships. A framework for christian sexual ethics kindle edition by margaret farley author format. Sister margaret farleys work at hand was brought to my attention by the vaticans public censure of just love in 2012. Aug 12, 20 i have been reading margaret farley s just love. This prize, which places just love in the company of works such as marilynne robinsons gilead and jurgen moltmanns the coming of god, indicates the respect the book commands among mainline protestants and among academic and ecumenical christian ethicists. Reviewed by tobias winright, saint louis university, st. Adrian thatcher, church times, february 2007 the double entendre of the title, just love, is only the start of an excellent book.