Queer Theology

By Queer Theology / Brian G. Murphy & Shannon T.L. KearnsReligion & Spirituality Christianity

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November 21, 2017 Can you be anti-LGBTQ and a Christian? – Matthew 25:31-46
This passage in Matthew has some pretty harsh words about God separating out the sheep from the goats, and damning the latter to eternal fire. But who exactly are the goats? And what does one do to end up there? You may have been told that people who haven’t accepted Jesus are the ones damned to […]
9 min
November 14, 2017 Listener Questions: How do you know it’s OK to be transgender?
This week, we take a look at a few listener questions about the intersections of transgender identity and Christian faith.
Do you have a question you’d like to see covered? Email [email protected].
Read the transcript (PDF)
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November 14, 2017 Listener Questions: How do you know it’s to be transgender?
This week, we take a look at a few listener questions about the intersections of transgender identity and Christian faith. Do you have a question you’d like to see covered? Email [email protected]. Read the transcript (PDF)
13 min
November 08, 2017Faith & Justice – Amos 5:18-24
This passage from Amos is one of Brian’s all-time favorites. The prophet has some harsh words for religious festivals in the absence of justice and that’s a message that continues to be needed many millennia later. If you want another take on this passage, we looked at it a few years ago.
Read the transcript (PDF)
In this episode, we look at…
the emphasis on “a personal relationship with Jesus” vs the emphasis we see in this passage
public displays of religion that have become a part of modern American life
the Biblical call to be a “social justice warrior”
if your gospel isn’t good news, it isn’t the Gospel!
the reality of violence and discrimination that transgender people face
we’re talking about trans issues all month long. If you have a question, email [email protected] and join us for a webinar on Tuesday November 14 at 9pm eastern… register here
social justice vs “getting people saved”
rock bands vs organs … we all have planks in our eyes
the call of God is to justice, and sometimes that call is messy
Amos 5:18-24
Alas for you who desire the day of the Lord!
    Why do you want the day of the Lord?
It is darkness, not light;
as if someone fled from a lion,
    and was met by a bear;
or went into the house and rested a hand against the wall,
    and was bitten by a snake.
Is not the day of the Lord darkness, not light,
    and gloom with no brightness in it?
I hate, I despise your festivals,
    and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies.
Even though you offer me your burnt offerings and grain offerings,
    I will not accept them;
and the offerings of well-being of your fatted animals
    I will not look upon.
Take away from me the noise of your songs;
    I will not listen to the melody of your harps.
But let justice roll down like waters,
    and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
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November 08, 2017 Faith & Justice – Amos 5:18-24
This passage from Amos is one of Brian’s all-time favorites. The prophet has some harsh words for religious festivals in the absence of justice and that’s a message that continues to be needed many millennia later. If you want another take on this passage, we looked at it a few years ago. Read the transcript […]
11 min
October 31, 2017 Transgender & Christian 2017
This month we’re focusing on trans issues at Queer Theology. In this week’s episode, we talk about why that’s important.
Read the transcript (PDF)
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October 31, 2017 Transgender & Christian 2017
This month we’re focusing on trans issues at Queer Theology. In this week’s episode, we talk about why that’s important. Read the transcript (PDF)
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October 24, 2017Why Should Christians Talk About Sex?
Read the transcript (PDF)
In this episode we talk about…
Let’s get this started right: sex can be awesome!
Questions we get about sex are second only to questions about “is it ok to LGBTQ” here at Queer Theology … we get them almost every single day
In order to be your full, authentic self, you need to have a healthy relationship with your sexuality—whatever it is!
How Brian figuring out he was queer was wrapped up in sexual desire
Conservative churches have all sorts of rules about sex, we’re NOT going to tell you what to do or not to do, instead we’re going to give you tools for discerning what is right for you, your body, and your faith
Shame. We talk about shame (and what to do about it) a lot in this episode
All people—not just queer people—have been exposed to shame-based messages about sex … we need to change that
Shay’s article on sex and shame
The first step in forming a faithful sexuality is working through shame
Proof-texting is wrong … don’t listen to it, and we’re not going to do it
Here are some of the varied things “the Bible says” about sex that Brian referenced
We’re hosting a live online workshop to talk about faithful sexuality, how to develop a faith-based sexual ethic, different types of sexual and romantic sexual expressions, and answers to your questions. Register at queertheology.com/sextalk
We’re having in-depth discussion about sex with LGBTQ+ and allied Christians around the world inside of Sanctuary Collective, we’d love to see you there…
… AND, after the online workshop, we’re having a Google Hangouts video discussion /slash/ “after party” in Sanctuary Collective. If you want in on that, join Sanctuary Collective before the webinar!
If you have questions you’d like us to address on the webinar, email [email protected]
Photo by: Vidar Nordli-Mathisen
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October 24, 2017 Why should Christians talk about sex?
Read the transcript (PDF) In this episode we talk about… Let’s get this started right: sex can be awesome! Questions we get about sex are second only to questions about “is it ok to LGBTQ” here at Queer Theology … we get them almost every single day In order to be your full, authentic self, […]
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October 17, 2017Don’t get trapped by anti-LGBTQ Christians – Matthew 22:15-22
In this episode, we look at
More snarky Jesus
how we get the same few questions at Queer Theology, how that relates to this passage, and what that means for LGBTQ people
how Jesus doesn’t really answer the question — and why that’s important
Questions that LGBTQ people get from Christians and how we see ourselves in this passage
you can’t win under respectability politics — you can never be “good enough”
we’re hosting a webinar to talk all about sex on October 29 at 4pm eastern. Register at queertheology.com/sextalk
Read the transcript (PDF)
Matthew 22:15-22
Then the Pharisees met together to find a way to trap Jesus in his words. They sent their disciples, along with the supporters of Herod, to him. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you are genuine and that you teach God’s way as it really is. We know that you are not swayed by people’s opinions, because you don’t show favoritism. So tell us what you think: Does the Law allow people to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
Knowing their evil motives, Jesus replied, “Why do you test me, you hypocrites? Show me the coin used to pay the tax.” And they brought him a denarion. “Whose image and inscription is this?” he asked.
“Caesar’s,” they replied.
Then he said, “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” When they heard this they were astonished, and they departed.
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The longest running podcast for and by LGBTQ Christians and other queer people of faith and spiritual seeker. Hosted by Fr. Shannon TL Kearns, a transgender Christian priest and Brian G. Murphy, a…