Hi all!

My name is Darya, and I am a doctoral student in the clinical psychology program at the University of La Verne in California. I am conducting a study on the dating experiences of Asian American Queer Women and am looking for participants to answer a quick survey: https://laverne.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2uBYQmFYe8K8KCq

This research is incredibly important in furthering the existing understanding we have of marginalized communities in the United States. I would be grateful for any way you are able to help in furthering research about Asian American Queer Women. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you so much for your time. 

Hello, my pen name is Gee Bree, and I am working on a book about the intersection of asexuality and Christianity. I am a white heteroromantic ace older millennial who attends a United Methodist church in the American South. I consider myself a progressive Christian and am writing this book to educate other Christians about asexuality and how faith can be impacted/informed by this identity. The working title of the book is Embracing Aces: How the Church can understand, elevate, and learn from asexual Christians. 

If you identify as an ace and a Christian, I'd really appreciate you filling out this survey. There are options for you to not share your real name.

https://forms.gle/dmF1h9XfjFs3CNCTA

Here is an Advent and Christmas carol playlist for your listening pleasure! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FYvwKIVYuSGEi34wRYujb?si=Jd7wxz-eRQmIjoUAdRyGLQ

Friends, I am a cis-het ally and academic theologian. I have created a pronoun schema for the Trinity that I hope includes all and excludes none. I welcome your feedback to this schema. I have presented it to some members of the LGBTQ+ community and it has gone well so far, but I am open to refining it. Thank you!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KNgYV2m_FuyCM2Q9-EaqobSycb0QqFhAXrtIk47PBlY/edit?usp=sharing

It would be nice to find a theology podcast by and for queer folks, but I'm at least looking for anything that talks about theology from an open, rational, and progressive perspective.

I'm most into audio because I listen to podcasts at work, but if you have any non-podcast recs that would be nice too!

Wait! Before you read on, this is an advertisement for my book. Just thought I'd be a little honest lol.

A little about myself quickly before I talk more about the title. I am a Presbyterian raised South Korean turned Progressive Christian. However, this has nothing to do with my political ideologies. I’ve always been in love with religious history and theological philosophers. Finally, in College (St. Olaf College) I was able to find my own faith instead of being shoved down my parents’ faith. I studied numerous different religions and various Philosophers. Long story short, I’ve come to the conclusion that most Theology Philosophers are a lot more progressive than we think. I believe they hold the key to pushing forth a more progressive queer Theology. My book, Prehensive Knowledge: A Queer and Liberal Guide to Philosophy is my first ever attempt at a book and also my first ever attempt at vocally sharing my rather unorthodox belief. If you got the time, please read my blurb and check out the book for yourself! Love you guys!

Blurb:

"Why does the Bible teach us not to wear clothes woven with two kinds of material? Why does the Bible teach us not to consume pig meat? Why does the Bible mandate rape victim to marry their rapist? The obvious answer is that the times have changed and so have the social and ethical norms. Do you really mean to tell me that an all-knowing deity, the creator of 8.1 billion individually unique human beings, forgot to consider the fact that society will change and progress indefinitely? Of course they knew; Not only know, but the Bible is written in a way that hints at this fact. The Bible is a progressive living entity, it knows of inevitable changes – it knows of Queer Love.

Today, 28% of Gen Zs consider themselves Christians, 66% religious, and 18% are either Atheist or Agnostic. But, 100% of them misunderstood the Bible. Like its ever changing nature, the Bible must be perpetually studied and carefully applied to our daily lives. Watch as the 1800s Danish philosopher, dubbed the Father of Existentialism by many, analyzes the Holy Text and uncovers the truth about love."

Amazon:
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Hello everyone! I'm a master's student in psychology and I'm collecting anonymous data for my thesis which is a research study aiming to investigate the psychological impact of any kind of discrimination one might have experienced, including gender discrimination and sexual orientation discrimination.

I would be really grateful if you could participate by filling out my survey! Thank you very much in advance! :)

This is the link to my survey for anyone who wants to help:

https://forms.gle/C7HQjkcc9cHeaLg29

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I am on staff at a theologically and culturally conservative church. Today we read a chapter of a book wherein the author was encouraging us to "make friends with sexual minorities" while maintaining the view that any form of homosexuality -- even in a committed relationship -- is wrong. The author made the claim that "one man one woman" marriage is the ideal expressed consistently in scripture.

I was infuriated reading it and know I can't be silent anymore. I am going to need to tell my pastor and/or elders that I disagree. I think gay people should marry, be ordained, be parents -- whatever they want to do. Forcing gay people into abstinence is wrong, imo. Moreover trans people exist and should exist, which is another thing the church wants to pretend is not the case.

Further I don't really know how much of the Christian narrative I believe anymore. I think a lot of the Bible is made up by humans.

I don't know if I believe in the resurrection or, if I do what form I believe it takes.

I think Jesus may have been mythical. (Yeah I'm way off the deep end, in the eyes of my employers. Or will be, once I tell them).

But this job is my main source of income. I'm afraid of losing my job and to some degree my community.

I don't really know where to go.

I'm sad and angry that I've been lied to and that I have been complicit in an evil system. I don't want to continue to be complicit. But I also like the paycheck, to be honest.

Can anyone relate and has anyone come out the other side?

Best regards to all.

I've noticed many thinkers who follow Karl Barth (or at least have some kind of admiration for his contributions to theology) are also lgbt affirming. Is there something to this? If so, could someone help map out how we get from Barth to full queer inclusion in the faith?

something to help me answer, "how and why did it come to pass that homophobia got so linked to the Christian Church, how did the Church take it on?" and other questions of that scope.

https://youtu.be/sDTavf4zT-o?si=61BC8CGnOh_BFELj

For ages stories like Sodom And Gamorrah have been used to justify discrimination or outright hostility against queer people. Today we take a deep dive into that and other bible texts to answer the most important question: What are they REALLY telling us?

The first reading was about Ruth and Naomi... Made me happy that the priest even refered to the as a couple.

Here's a link to the mass that I watched where the priest refers to them being a couple even if it might have been a oopsie lol!

https://youtu.be/pmAoOgMTHXs?si=znGM83ZqoXsUtwJE

I made a rosary on YouTube that is based on queer theology.

https://youtu.be/wzyiAOPhqFU

Isn't very popular yet but I like to pray it and pray for the Catholic Church... The certainly need it.

For those immersed in Queer theology I'd like to start a discussion on this to see if y'all can spot out how this overlooked daily mass could potentially be a LGBT holiday:

Saturday of the Seventh Week of Easter - Mass in the Morning Lectionary: 302

Reading 1 Acts 28:16-20, 30-31 When he entered Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with the soldier who was guarding him.

Three days later he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had gathered he said to them, "My brothers, although I had done nothing against our people or our ancestral customs, I was handed over to the Romans as a prisoner from Jerusalem. After trying my case the Romans wanted to release me, because they found nothing against me deserving the death penalty. But when the Jews objected, I was obliged to appeal to Caesar, even though I had no accusation to make against my own nation. This is the reason, then, I have requested to see you and to speak with you, for it is on account of the hope of Israel that I wear these chains."

He remained for two full years in his lodgings. He received all who came to him, and with complete assurance and without hindrance he proclaimed the Kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. Responsorial Psalm Ps 11:4, 5 and 7 R. (see 7b) The just will gaze on your face, O Lord. or: R. Alleluia. The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD's throne is in heaven. His eyes behold, his searching glance is on mankind. R. The just will gaze on your face, O Lord. or: R. Alleluia. The LORD searches the just and the wicked; the lover of violence he hates. For the LORD is just, he loves just deeds; the upright shall see his face. R. The just will gaze on your face, O Lord. or: R. Alleluia. Alleluia Jn 16:7, 13 R. Alleluia, alleluia. I will send to you the Spirit of truth, says the Lord; he will guide you to all truth. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Jn 21:20-25 Peter turned and saw the disciple following whom Jesus loved, the one who had also reclined upon his chest during the supper and had said, "Master, who is the one who will betray you?" When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, "Lord, what about him?" Jesus said to him, "What if I want him to remain until I come? What concern is it of yours?
You follow me." So the word spread among the brothers that that disciple would not die. But Jesus had not told him that he would not die, just "What if I want him to remain until I come? What concern is it of yours?"

It is this disciple who testifies to these things and has written them, and we know that his testimony is true. There are also many other things that Jesus did, but if these were to be described individually, I do not think the whole world would contain the books that would be written.

Calling all progressive preachers! 💒

I’m looking for guests to join me on The Progressive Pulpit Podcast 🎙️, a new podcast that will feature sermons by preachers who are female, BIPOC, or queer-identifying. 🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏿‍♂️🏳️‍🌈

My goal is to inspire rich theological discussion, make well-researched, grounded, progressive theology accessible, and help those who have been hurt by the church with the process of spiritual recovery. 🙏

If you or someone you know is a preacher who would be interested in being a guest, please submit your information here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJLwpgjbbJtvH6TbfeQC7-4C5xDdiLoxUpFvfBz8_zRBREKg/viewform?pli=1

I look forward to hearing from you! 🙏

Specific topics I am interested in hearing sermons on:

• The intersection of race and religion ⛪️
• The role of women in the church 👩‍🦳
• LGBTQ+ inclusion in the church 🏳️‍🌈
• Social justice and the church ⚖️
• Spiritual recovery from religious trauma 🤕