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McNeill's major works on the subject of gay and lesbian liberation, self-acceptance and spiritual maturity are as follows:

1. In 1976, The Church and the Homosexual was published. This book was a re-evaluation of homosexuality from a moral and theological viewpoint. It was published in four other languages: French, Spanish, Italian and Danish. A fourth edition with a new preface was published by Beacon Press in 1993.
2. Other publications include "Homosexuality, Lesbianism and the Future: Building a More Humane Society", in A Challenge to Love, ed. by Robert Nugent, Crossroads Press, 1983.
3. In 1988, his second major work on gay liberation theology, Taking a Chance On God: Liberating Theology for Gays and Lesbians, Their Lovers, Friends and Families, was published by Beacon Press. This book was published in French and German in March of 1993, and Italian in October of 1994.
4. The most recent book, which examines the role interior freedom plays in spiritual maturity, entitled Freedom, Glorious Freedom: The Spiritual Journey to the Fullness of Life for Gays, Lesbians and Everybody Else, published by Beacon Press was distributed early in February, 1995. It was published in Italian in 1996.
5. In 1993, he also published an article entitled Homosexuality and Spirituality in The New Dictionary of Spirituality, (Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota).
6. His article entitled Tapping Deeper Roots: Integrating the Spiritual Dimension Into Professional Practice With Lesbian and Gay Clients was published in The Journal of Pastoral Care, Vol. 48 No. 4, Winter 1994.

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His memoirs entitled Both Feet Firmly Planted in Mid Air: The Spiritual Journey of John McNeill were published in September 1998 by Westminister/John Knox Press.

The honors John McNeill has received for his dedicated work include, among many others:

• Grand Marshal of the New York City Gay Rights Parade in 1987;
• The National Human Rights Award in 1984 for his contributions to lesbian and gay rights;
• The 1989 Distinguished Alumnus Award from Blanton-Peale Institutes of Religion and Health;
• The Humanitarian Award in 1990 from the Association of Lesbian and Gay Psychologists;
• The 1993 Distinguished Contribution Award of the Eastern Region American Association of Pastoral Counselors for outstanding contribution to pastoral counseling;
• The United Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches Special Award for his "dedicated work in spreading the Gospel to the lesbian/gay community";
• The 1997 Dignity/USA Prophetic Service Award "In Recognition of over 25 years of extraordinary work on behalf of the Catholic Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgenered Community";
• The 1999 Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco "Living Saint" Award;
• The 2005 Tom Dooley Award, Notre Dame Gay Alumni;
• The 2005 Roger Casement and Eva Gore-Booth Leadership Award presented by The Lavender and Green ALLiance, A Celebration of Irish Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Lives;
• The 2005 Gratitude Award presented by the Church of the Trinity MCC;
• The 2006 Spiritual Pioneer Award presented by the Easton Mountain Community;
• The 2007 Human Rights Campaign Lifetime Achievement Award.

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