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New Book Addresses HIV/AIDS, Homophobia, Taboos And The Black Church

Minister Gerald Palmer, MSW, licensed minister, radio talk show host and respected social worker, looks at impact of religious based heterosexism on such issues as sexuality and sexual orientation in the African American community.

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The Church Has AIDS
The Church Has AIDS
PRLog (Press Release) - Feb 19, 2010 -
The book, “The Church Has AIDS: Essays on Sexuality, Sexual Orientation, Taboos”, targets churches, HIV/AIDS activists, social workers, public health experts, policy makers, researchers ,programmers and the general public. The book was released by Word 4The Soul Communications and is available through www.lulu.com.

“The Church Has AIDS” is made up of short essays written over a three year period, that explores the social issues and stigmas that fuel the HIV/AIDS pandemic in the African American community. It is a very personal and real look at religious based heterosexism and religiosity and their impact over such issues as sexuality and sexual orientation. During a period of three years Minister Palmer produced and hosted a gospel radio talk show that addressed HIV/AIDS from a Christian perspective; it was during this time that he realized that religious based heterosexism and homophobia were impeding the church’s response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic in African American community.

“The Church Has AIDS” is a passionate plea for compassion, reconciliation and advocacy in addressing stigmas and taboos in the black community and Christian community as a whole.

For more information about Minister Gerald Palmer, MSW please contact Word 4 The Soul Communications at 816-876-5924

About Author
Minister Palmer has a vast background in ministry, HIV/AIDS, abuse, social work, social service, broadcasting and public speaking.

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Word 4 The Soul Communications

PO Box 18369, KCMO 64133

816-876-5924

http://www.myspace.com/word4thesoul

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Led by Minister Gerald Palmer, MSW, Word 4 The Soul Ministries (WFTS) is an urban ministry created to win souls for Christ by breaking down the barriers of homophobia, poverty, blame, shame and pain.

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