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In Defense of Sin
Intriguing, and occasionally unsettling, "In Defense of Sin"is a refreshingly frank exploration of some real facts of life. Portmann gathers an on-target collection of great …
A History of Sin
In A History of Sin, John Portmann argues that especially since 9/11, the reality of sin has made a strong comeback, and he believes that even liberal Christians, who have …
Catholic Culture in the USA
"Catholic Culture in the USA" articulates how theological teachings trickle down from the Vatican and influence decisions about food, marriage, sex, community celebrations, and …
Women and Gay Men in the Postwar Period
Friendships between women and gay men captivated the American media in the opening decade of the 21st century. John Portmann places this curious phenomenon in its historical …
Catholic Culture in the USA
This study of American Catholicism summarizes a widespread contemporary tendency to adapt traditional spirituality to a world of moral diversity, to hold onto some essential …
The Ethics of Sex and Alzheimer's
Husbands and wives owe each other sexual intercourse: Jewish and Christian theologians have cultivated this expectation. What happens to a traditional marriage when Alzheimer’s …
Celebrity Morals and the Loss of Religious Authority
This book examines American popular culture to demonstrate that celebrities have superseded religious figures as moral authorities. As trust in religious institutions has waned …
When Bad Things Happen to Other People
Although many of us deny it, it is not uncommon to feel pleasure over the suffering of others, particularly when we feel that suffering has been deserved. The German word for this …
Women and Gay Men in the Postwar Period
Friendships between women and gay men captivated the American media in the opening decade of the 21st century. John Portmann places this curious phenomenon in its historical …
Sex and Heaven
John Portmann examines the age old link between sex and death in the context of modern religion and spirituality. The link between sex and death has always held sway in Western …