12 Queer Theology - The Bible through Queer Glasses (rediscovering Bible stories)
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