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Queer Theology – The Bible through Queer Glasses (rediscovering Bible stories)

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The Bible was and is still used to hurt LGBTQ+ people amongst others. What we need is a new look at the Bible and find out how it can be an encouragement instead of a judgment. Kerstin Soelderblom is giving her perspective on Queer Theology and how we can take a Queer look at the familiar.

LINKS:
The Priceless Podcast
Support the podcast 

The European Forum of LGBT Christian Groups
Support the EU Forum   

Kerstin’s webpage  
Get her book (in German)    

Bible Verses Kerstin mentioned (positively)
Genesis 1:27f.,
people are made in the image of God Matthew 22:30-35,
“Double Commandment of love” 1. Corinthians 12:27,
“Body of Christ” Galatians 3:28,
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, no male and female….”    

The “clobber texts”: Leviticus 18:22; Leviticus 20:13; Romans 1:18-32; 1 Corinthinas 6:9-10; 1 Timothy 1:9-10.   

Literature in English:
Linn Marie Tonstad, Queer Theology, Cascade Books (USA) 2018,  
K. Renato Lings: Love Lost in Translation. Homosexuality and the Bible,  Trafford Publishing (Canada) 2013 (work with the “clobber texts”)    

Queer Re-lectures (in German):
Joseph und seine Brüder
Ruth and  Naomi  
The Eunuch of Ethiopia

“Ex-gay” ministry – history, pain, forgiveness, and finding happiness

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Ex-gay ministries were the hope for many Christians to change their sexual orientation. Although it never changed anyone’s SO, it is still supported by some churches. But what are the consequences of attempting to change one’s SO? What happens when LGBTQ+ people realise it doesn’t work? How do founders cope with all the pain it caused people? Jeremy Marks talks about how he became the founder of an ex-gay ministry in England and his change of mind as well as his personal journey of self-acceptance and life in a mixed-orientation marriage.

Links:   

Support the podcast    
The European Forum of LGBT Christian Groups  
Support the EU Forum    

Courage UK  
Jeremy Marks contact: jeremy@courage.org.uk  
Exchanging the Truth of God for a Lie: One man’s spiritual journey to  find the truth about homosexuality and same-sex partnerships Kindle  Edition by Jeremy Marks 

Out & Proud

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What can a decision to live a celibate life do to a person and how does coming out affect one’s faith?! Miroslav Matavka shares his journey of wanting to become a monk and how this journey helped him to accept himself as a gay man as well as grow in faith.

Links:   

The European Forum  
Donate to the EU Forum    
SIGNUM – Dúhoví kresťania 
Support hotline for the LGBT+ people of faith in Slovakian  
Community around the queer catholic mass in Munich
Munich city gay support centre 
Miroslav’s testimony for GNRC

Priceless News – The Journey of Change

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Church of Christ has changed its attitude towards same-sex marriages and ordination. Joey Williamson talks about the decision, the process and journey of change.

LINKS: 

Community of Christ Europe Website  
Common Consent Report and a good overview of the Common Consent process   
Discovering God’s Will   
HARMONY – Advocating for full LGBTQ+ participation in the Community of Christ denomination   

MUSIC by Bobby Richards

I’m a Queer Woman and a Queer Pastor

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Meet Judit Gyarfas from Hungary. Find out about how she struggles with the identity of a pastor and why, why she left the church and came back, how even non-religious parents can use the Bible and the possibility of starting an LGBTQI+ folk dance group.

You Are Not Broken

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Dr Arno Steen Andreasen talks about how he became a Christian in the time of HIV/AIDS, his life in a mixed-orientation marriage, his attempts to change his sexual orientation through taking part in reparative therapy, his divorce and decision to come out as a gay man.  

LINKS:

HIS UPCOMING WEBSITE:
https://soma.ws

Europian Forum of LGBT Christian Groups Website

SUGGESTED BOOKS BY DR ANDREASEN:
– Building a bridge by James Martin

– God and the Gay Christian by Matthew Vines

– The cross in the closet by Timothy Kurek

– Changing our mind by David Gushee

– Walking the bridgeless canyon by Kathy Baldock

– The passion of Christ – a gay vision, text by Kittredge Cherry and

art by Douglas Blanchard

– Jesus in love by Kittredge Cherry

5 Priceless News – Book: Desiring God – Meditations for the gay man and other edgy people

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5 Priceless News - Book: Desiring God - Meditations for the gay man and other edgy people

Dr Arno Steen Andreasen talks about his new book coming out this month. We talk about how this book came about and what his vision is. Why does the title of the book say: “For the gay man and other edgy people”? Who are the edgy people? Is it only for gay men? We also discuss other questions, the vulnerability expressed in the book as well as how you can acquire a copy soon. As soon as it is published, we will post the link in this description.

Priceless news: Pope Francis’ support of civil unions and families

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In a new documentary “Francesco”, pope Francis is mentioning that LGBT people should have a right to civil unions and families. What does this mean? Is it groundbreaking or not? What hope is there that the Catholic church will change its rhetoric about LGBTI+? I’m talking to theologian and sociologist Michael Bringschroeder who shares his opinion with us.

LINKS:

Documentary “Francesco” trailer

Resources Michael mentioned:

HUK
Facebook
Website

God Loved Us Into Existence

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Ola is telling her story of growing up and living in Poland as a queer person of faith. Polish people are facing political challenges concerning women’s rights and LGBT rights in the midst of facing the Corona crisis. We talk about what has helped and what is helping her to gain strength, what are the challenges for LGBTIQ+ people in Poland, and what others can or cannot do to help.

LINKS:

Faith and rainbow Poland
European Forum of LGBT Christian groups

Resources Ola suggested:

Ignatian Spirituality

The Road Less Traveled, Timeless Edition: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth
by Dr. M. Scott Peck

Ronald Rolheiser – The Holy Longing