The study of religion often focuses on traditional translations of sacred texts that may exclude or marginalize non-heteronormative perspectives.
Retranslating or reimagining these texts through a...
Queer readings of canonical scripture have revolutionized how people understand religious texts. They disrupt traditional interpretations that emphasize heterosexual normativity and reinforce gender...
Sacred Texts, Queerness, and Relationship
Sacred texts are important to many people around the world. They offer guidance for how to live life and provide answers to questions about morality and...
The practice of lectio divina is an ancient Christian tradition that involves prayerfully reading and meditating upon sacred texts, often Scripture, to deepen one's relationship with God.
What...
There are various interpretations of how to approach sacred texts from a queer perspective. One common approach is to focus on the ways in which queer people have been excluded from the traditional...
There has been an increasing interest in studying how sacred texts such as the Bible and the Quran can be read through a queer lens. This approach challenges traditional interpretations that have...
In the study of religion, it is often assumed that the divine text is written by god(s) for people to follow.
Some scholars argue that this assumption ignores the fact that these texts were...
Sacred texts are often associated with conservative views regarding gender roles, sexuality, and morality. They can be seen as instruments of oppression that reinforce heteronormativity and...
One of the most important aspects of human life is our relationship with God and other people. This relationship can be influenced by our sexual orientation and gender identity. In this article, I...
Sacred texts are essential sources for many religions and spiritual practices. These texts provide guidance, inspiration, and direction for adherents.
They can also be a source of exclusion,...