Queer theology explained in new article: “How queer theology is changing the place for LGBTQ Christians in the church”
A new article presents an accessible overview of queer theology, including interviews with Q Spirit publisher Kittredge Cherry and scholar-theologians Robert Shore-Goss and Megan Shannon DeFranza. Hear all of them in the related podcast, titled simply “Jesus was...
God loves LGBTQ people in cartoons by “Naked Pastor”
God’s love for LGBTQ people is revealed the cartoons of David Hayward, also known as “Naked Pastor.” The Canadian artist uses gentle humor to open hearts, minds and church doors to everybody — not only for LGBTQ people, but also for women, racial minorities,...
LGBTQ community gets spiritual affirmation in new art by Janet McKenzie
New spiritual affirmation for the LGBTQ community comes in a breakthrough work by a major painter of inclusive sacred art: “A Brave and Quiet Heart” by Janet McKenzie. The painting shows an androgynous figure draped in a rainbow flag offering outstretched hands...
Supreme Court denies gay wedding cakes on religious grounds
LGBTQ rights and the religious freedom of LGBTQ Christians were set back today (June 4) when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a conservative Christian baker could refuse to make a wedding cake for a gay couple. The decision sets a dangerous precedent by allowing...
Conservatives attack Q Spirit article on Saint Sebastian as gay icon
Conservative Catholics recently accused Q Spirit founder Kittredge Cherry of promoting “gay porn” with her article on Saint Sebastian, but supporters affirmed, “You’re doing God’s work!” The attack article was posted by the far-right Catholic website...
LGBTQ guide to AAR and SBL Annual Meetings 2017
Dozens of LGBTQ events are planned for the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion (AAR) and the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) Nov. 18-21 in Boston, Massachusetts. Here is a guide to the highlights. Scholars will cover everything from queering Martin...
Varavīksnes Kristus lūgšana (Rainbow Christ Prayer in Latvian)
Sekojošajā Varavīksnes Kristus lūgšanā, kuru ir sastādījuši lesbiešu kristiešu autore Kītredža Čerija (Kittredge Cherry) un geju teologs Patriks S. Čens (Patrick S. Cheng), caur varavīksnes karoga krāsām tiek atsegtas tik dažādās Kristus citādības sejas. Jūnijā, kas...
Marcella Althaus-Reid portrait displayed at University of Edinburgh
A new portrait of queer Latina theologian Marcella Althaus-Reid was put on display recently at New College School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. The painting is now mounted in the Rainy Hall, a communal dining room that is the social hub for...
Italian bar creates sexy gay Last Supper poster
An Italian bar is under fire this week for a poster with a sexy gay Last Supper. The controversy sparked international headlines as conservative Christians criticized the poster as “profanity” and “disrespectful.” The image shows a tattooed Jesus surrounded by a dozen...Make an anniversary donation
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