Queering Religion Religious Queers
By Yvette Taylor
This thought-provoking collection examines the complex intersection where spiritual faith meets sexual identity, exploring how individuals navigate the often challenging terrain of being both religious and queer. Through diverse perspectives spanning the UK, Europe, North America, Australia, and the Global South, the book delves into the lived experiences of those who find themselves at the crossroads of seemingly contradictory identities.
The work addresses fundamental questions about how people forge, negotiate, and sometimes resist the multiple aspects of their identity across different cultural and geographical contexts. Rather than offering simple answers, it illuminates the nuanced ways individuals experience their spiritual and sexual selves, particularly when these identities appear to conflict with traditional religious teachings or societal expectations.
Contemporary issues such as same-sex marriage, civil partnerships, and adoption within religious communities serve as focal points for examining broader questions of belonging and authenticity. The collection reveals how people create meaning and find their place within faith communities while remaining true to their sexual identity, often requiring them to reimagine and reshape religious traditions from within.
For readers interested in understanding the multifaceted nature of human identity and the ongoing evolution of religious communities, this work offers valuable insights into the personal journeys of those who refuse to compartmentalize their spiritual and sexual selves, instead seeking integration and wholeness.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore General
- ✓ Explore Christianisme
- ✓ Explore Queer-Theorie
- ✓ Explore Homosexualität
- ✓ Explore Religious life
- ✓ Explore Homosexualité
- ✓ Explore Aspect religieux
- ✓ Explore Homosexuality
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Details
- Published
- 2014
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- ISBN-13
- 9780415843881
- ISBN-10
- 041584388X
- Pages
- 296
- Language
- EN
