Queer Theology

What do we do with the violence and anger in a text like Psalm 137? Can anger be a good and holy emotion? How does this passage relate to the stereotype of the “sassy gay best friend”? All this and more as Brian and Fr. Shay tackle a complex text. The post Your Sassy Gay BFF? – Psalm 137 appeared first on Queer Theology.

What does Jesus turning over the tables in the Temple have to do with the modern protest movement in Ferguson? What is our definition of nonviolent activism? Brian and Fr. Shay tackle a complicated passage in this week’s podcast. Photo by Daniel Arauz The post Bodies Are More Valuable Than Windows – John 2:13-25 appeared first on Queer Theology.

In the coming year, we’re going to be hosting an interactive course on how to read the Bible through a queer lens to understand it more deeply (and faithfully, even!). This passage is one that we’ll look at more closely — and then give you the tools so that you can find your own queer connections throughout Scripture. If you’re interested in that, let us know. Brian and Fr. Shay talk about the Transfiguration as Jesus’ coming out moment. How did this experience shape Jesus’ ministry and his relationship with his disciples? How does this passage give all of us permission to read our own stories into the biblical text? All this and more on this week’s podcast. Photo by Carlos de Toro @carlosdetoro The post Jesus Comes Out – Mark 9:2-10 appeared first on Queer Theology.

What does it mean to be God’s ambassadors? What are God’s priorities and what does it look like live those priorities out? Brian and Fr. Shay tackle the lectionary passage for Ash Wednesday and talk about what it means for us at Queer Theology. The post We Are Christ’s Ambassadors – 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2 appeared first on Queer Theology.

We’re still dwelling on the New Year and what it means for us. In this week’s podcast Brian and Fr. Shay talk about forgetting the things that came before so you can focus on what’s new. We share stories about the shame we carry and how we’re leaving it behind. We also offer an exhortation to the queer Christian movement to keep moving forward. Photo by AnyaLogic The post Behold I Am Doing Something New! Isaiah 43:18-19, 21-22, 24-25 appeared first on Queer Theology.

Why do we praise God? Often we are told to praise God because of power or might, but this week we read a Psalm that puts a different spin on why we praise God. Brian and Fr. Shay talk about this gentle and comforting passage. The post God Is To Be Praised: Psalm 146:1-6 appeared first on Queer Theology.

We’ve got another doozy of a passage this week, again from 1 Corinthians. What do we do with this section that says that marriage is a distraction from the things of God? Does this passage imply that queer sexuality is wrong or that celibacy is required for queer Christians? Brian and Fr. Shay tackle these questions and more on this week’s podcast. Photo by European Parliament The post Marriage is a Distraction: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 appeared first on Queer Theology.

Brian and Fr. Shay look at Jesus’ radicalizing moment and what that has to teach the modern Christian movement. What are the moments that you can look to in your own life that changed how you moved through the world? How have those moments continued to impact your life? Photo by Derek Purdy The post After John Went To Jail: Mark 1:14-15 appeared first on Queer Theology.

What do we do with passages that talk about sexuality immorality? As queer and trans folks how do we reclaim passages that have been used against us? Brian and Fr. Shay tackle a passage that talks about sexual immorality and what we do with passages like this. Photo by sjon The post Your Body Is A Temple: 1 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20 appeared first on Queer Theology.

Brian and Fr. Shay are kicking off a new year of the Reading Queerly podcast and Queer Theology by sharing some of their hopes and dreams for the new year. What did they love about 2014? What are they looking forward to in 2015? You can also share your goals in the comments! The post Happy New Year 2015! appeared first on Queer Theology.