Augsburg Fortress

"In search of a realistic ethic of sexuality and relationship that honors the logistical complexity of our senior years, Jim Childs challenges us to think off-script without departing from our Christian vocation to love and be loved. In the process, he gathers LGBTQ and straight Christians under one gracious roof, honoring marriage while finding common ground among all loving relationships."

"Lutheran ethicist Jim Childs offers a theologically rich, pastorally sensitive, morally serious, and deeply dignified treatment of Christian sexual ethics for senior adults. The most thoughtful moral analysis is required especially as Christian seniors, and those who accompany them and care for them, seek to discern the way forward. This book could become the indispensable resource for the next stage of that conversation."

"Aging and Loving addresses matters we often ignore, avoid, or talk about clumsily--growing old and sex. James Childs names our failings and illuminates the truth with insight, grace, and compassion. He charts a faithful, ethical path that reframes our vision of what the autumn of life can be when we live with the joy and love that are central to the anticipation of God's coming reign. He does so with the discipline of a scholar and the grace, eloquence, and care of a pastor. This is an essential book for all who age and all who care for the aging.

"With engaging personal commentary, insightful observations, and his trademark depth of ethical and theological wisdom, James Childs has given us a book that thwarts ageism. I found myself casting aside myths and biases and following Childs into an exploration of the fullness of God-given sexuality that turns out to be relevant not only for older adults, but for all ages and orientations."