Arms Out, Palms Open and ancient and contemporary theologians

and ancient and contemporary theologians and spiritual writers

and a prayer to be used while walking a labyrinth

such as eschatology and Jewish-Christian conflict

creation and healing

”—Joseph Cardinal Bernardin

Arms Out, Palms Open and ancient and contemporary theologiansIn this adaptation of her dissertation, Estwick focuses generally on aspects of contemporary American religion and more particularly on the resolution of conflicts surrounding gay inclusion. Discussions of clerical experiences reconciling social conflicts with personal faith serve to guide individuals struggling with issues that can be painful and contentious, but which can lead ultimately to healing and spiritual growth.