What is the primary source for researching queer history in ancient times? How can archaeology be used to study queer culture in past societies? In what ways do linguistics reveal evidence about...
The idea that certain religious texts may be interpreted to support queer identities challenges traditional heteronormative and patriarchal norms established within many religions. Queer...
The word "queer" refers to people who do not identify as heterosexual or cisgender. It has been reclaimed from its derogatory origins to represent a broad spectrum of nonconforming gender identities...
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...