Queer Theology

Fear & Faith On Palm Sunday


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It’s Holy Week for many Christians, so we’re kicking it off with an episode on Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is one of those things that we come back to. Like, a lot. The messy and powerful nature of Palm Sunday just lends itself to the parallels we see in the struggles of queer folk during the AIDS crisis and continuing today. On this Palm Sunday, we encourage you to stand up and confront oppressive theologies and injustices, even in the face of fear! We also want to encourage you to lean into your communities and networks during challenging times. But also to keep your joy, hope, and vision of liberation as we move forward. ⁠

 

Takeaways

  • Palm Sunday is a significant holiday that holds meaning for both Christians and those who have left the faith.
  • Queer theology can deepen one’s understanding and practice of faith, connecting it to activism and social justice.
  • Palm Sunday is a powerful example of marginalized communities challenging oppressive systems and theologies.
  • Fear is a natural part of activism, but it should not deter us from standing up for justice and confronting injustice.
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    Chapters:

    (01:16) Palm Sunday and Queer Theology  

    (04:31) The Messiness of Palm Sunday  

    (05:25) Palm Sunday as a Mockery of Rome  

    (07:16) Palm Sunday and the Holiness of Activism  

    (08:20) The Misunderstanding of Palm Sunday  

    (09:48) The Context of Palm Sunday  

    (10:17) The Conflict Embodied in the Processions  

    (11:17) Confronting Theologies of Death  

    (13:00) Fear and Courage in Activism  

    (17:48) The Importance of Community and Networks  

    (19:13) Discernment and Making Decisions  

    (25:01) Hope and Vision in Activism

    Resources:

    • Join the waitlist for the workshop From Affirmation to Liberation at queertheology.com/class 
    • Join the  Sanctuary Collective Community
    • If you want to support the Patreon and help keep the podcast up and running, you can learn more and pledge your support at patreon.com/queertheology.

       

       

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