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Sacred Unions.


Sacred Unions

Thomas E. Breidenthal

Cowley Publications

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n.
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University Chapel pastor and Dean of Religious Life at Princeton University Princeton University, at Princeton, N.J.; coeducational; chartered 1746, opened 1747, rechartered 1748, called the College of New Jersey until 1896. Schools and Research Facilities
 Thomas E. Breidenthal presents Sacred Unions: A New Guide to Lifelong Commitment, a reflection of faith addressed to all lovers engaged in lifelong commitment, be they straight or gay. Breidenthal asserts that lifelong unions have great value and are a viable option for all individuals, regardless of their background and nature. Chapters address the qualities innate to any enduring relationship of love, including the act of self-giving, the discipline of fidelity, and the ability to adapt and cooperate when confronted with the demands of being parents. Of especial es·pe·cial  
adj.
1. Of special importance or significance; exceptional: an occasion of especial joy.

2.
 note are the insights into how to cope when love turns painful, and couples hurt one another, intentionally in·ten·tion·al  
adj.
1. Done deliberately; intended: an intentional slight. See Synonyms at voluntary.

2. Having to do with intention.
 or unintentionally. A sentimental sen·ti·men·tal  
adj.
1.
a. Characterized or swayed by sentiment.

b. Affectedly or extravagantly emotional.

2. Resulting from or colored by emotion rather than reason or realism.

3.
, devoted, and ultimately uplifting celebration of the joys, virtues, and sacrifices of true love.
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