Orthodoxy and Attitudes of Clergymen Towards Homosexuality and Abortion
Attitudes of clergymen toward homosexuality and abortion are examined vis-a-vis two main variables: orthodoxy and the often experienced contradictory implications of clergymen's moral and civil views. The relationship between orthodoxy and attitudes toward homosexuality and abortion is controll...
| Published in: | Review of religious research |
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| Authors: | ; |
| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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1977
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Review of religious research
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| Summary: | Attitudes of clergymen toward homosexuality and abortion are examined vis-a-vis two main variables: orthodoxy and the often experienced contradictory implications of clergymen's moral and civil views. The relationship between orthodoxy and attitudes toward homosexuality and abortion is controlled for size of city of upbringing, age, and political party preference. The results indicate a moderately negative relationship between orthodoxy and acceptance of homosexuality and abortion; the relationship holds in the face of the controls. It was also found that those clergymen with a less unidimensional approach to life--i.e., who distinguish between what they feel is right from a moral, religious standpoint and what is right from a civil standpoint--are the most accepting of the two social issues. The significance of religious orientation in determining attitudes toward social issues is noted. |
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| ISSN: | 2211-4866 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Review of religious research
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.2307/3509646 |