HIV and Inclusive Communities

Abstract

"Theological education and institutions play a significant role in the training of pastors and theologians who have the knowledge and understanding about the concern, accompanied with a heart of compassion which springs out of a deep theological reflection and life-supporting spirituality. We are grateful that many theological institutions in Asia have begun to incorporate the concerns on HIV & AIDS in their curriculum. In this light we are facing a new challenge to prepare materials to be used by teachers and students in theological schools and seminaries. This book is a response to such a need. It is a compilation of papers presented at recent theological consultations on HIV & AIDS organized by CCA in collaboration with member churches and councils, and theological institutions as well as articles specially written for this purpose. It is our hope that this book can offer new thoughts and perspectives for the pastors, theologians and lay leaders to build up their inner and outer HIV competencies so that they will be empowered to accompany the churches in responding to this enormous challenge." <br /><br /> CONTENTS:<br /> Part I: HIV & AIDS AND THE BIBLE 1. HIV and AIDS: Need for a New Perspective - Prawate Khid-arn 2. Facing HIV and AIDS: Some Insights from the Hebrew Bible - Monica Jyotsna Melanchthon 3. Biblical Perspective on Disease and Suffering, Healing and Wholeness: Some Insights on Understanding HIV and AIDS from the Gospel Accounts - V.J. John 23 Part II: HIV AND THEOLOGY 4. Theology of Life: Theological Reflection on Church’s Responsibility in the Time of HIV - Sostenes Sumihe 5. Unclean and Compassionate Hand of God - Wati Longchar 6. Theology of Shame - Simplicio B Dang-awan Jr 7. Shame, Stigma, Prejudice, Exclusion and the Quest for Shalom: A Theology of Grace - Jose Andres Sotto 8. HIV and AIDS: Towards an Ethic of ‘Just Care’ - Metropolitan Geevarghese Mor Coorilos 9. HIV and AIDS: The Human Community’s Response - Philip Kuruvilla xiv Part III: HIV AND GENDER 10. Gender and the Vulnerability of Individuals to HIV and AIDS - Gertrudes A R Libang 11. Poverty, AIDS and the Struggle of Women to Live - Rose Wu Part IV: HIV AND HUMAN SEXUALITY 12. AIDS and Homosexuality: A Christian Perspective - Stephen Suleeman 13. Reclaiming Our Past, Constructing our Future: The Struggle for LGBTIQ Rights in Asia and the Pacific - Dédé Oetomo 14. Theological Reflection On Sexuality and Reproductive Health - Hendri Wijayatsih Part V: HIV AND CHURCH 15. HIV and AIDS: Challenges for Creating Innovative Pastoral Care Practices - Joseph George 16. Compassion and Care for People Living with HIV - Ezamo Murry Part VI: BIBLE STUDY 17. Biblical Reflection on Healing and HIV and AIDS - Darlene Marquez-Caramanzana 18. Building HIV and AIDS Competent Churches in the Philippines A Biblico-Theological Reflection - Fr. Rex RB Reyes