[PODCAST EP] The Weaponization of Religious Texts to Demonize Queer folk

In this episode, we discuss the intersectionality of queer individuals and religion; examining faith as one of the crucial factors that affect LGBTQ individuals, whether it is personal or manifested through an authoritative body.

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Resources mentioned:

CHRISTIANITY

• https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/dec/01/christian-homophobia-bible-mistranslation-1946-documentary
• https://www.1946themovie.com/
• Belluomo, Emma. "Homosexuality and the Bible: A Reconciliation." (2013).
• https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pope-francis-compares-politicians-homophobic-rhetoric-to-that-of-hitler/
• https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/584/16-111/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christian_denominations_affirming_LGBT_people
• https://daily.jstor.org/the-origins-of-lgbtq-affirming-churches/
• https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/13691058.2019.1666429?casa_token=y2fxyyLdtgQAAAAA:dmqubs2t513netl8kb7lF7X7x05OtdRa1zBlT5IsWx2H_LyVuYwSq-17NBbNVAuMAfan9wYuwN-0
• Valen, Benjamin M., and Steven M. Graham. "LGBTQ+ and going to church? Feelings of acceptance and closeness in openly-affirming churches." Sexual and Gender Diversity in Social Services (2024): 1-26.
• Rogers, Gregory Garnet. "A Literature Survey of the History of Interpretation of the Sodom and Gomorrah Incident of Genesis 19: 1-29, With Special Reference to the Homosexuality Debate."
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiewareham/2021/03/08/this-is-where-lgbtq-conversion-therapy-is-illegal/
• https://www.equaldex.com/issue/conversion-therapy
• https://www.independent.co.ug/pope-francis-and-gays/

Islam

⁠A Muslim Non-Heteronormative Reading of the Story of Lot: Liberation Theology for LGBTIQ Muslims?⁠⁠Saudi authorities seize rainbow toys for promoting homosexuality⁠⁠Amazon.com: Homosexuality in Islam: Critical Reflection on Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Muslims: 9781851687015: Kugle, Scott Siraj Al-Haqq: Books⁠⁠Queer History Month: the el-Tawhid Juma Circle | Office of Religious and Spiritual Life - McGill University⁠⁠Inclusive Mosque Initiative - An inclusive space of worship⁠⁠Toronto mosque welcomes LGBT community for Ramadan feast | CBC News⁠⁠The founder of Jordan's first LGBTQ magazine on finding power in the queer Arab experience⁠⁠Essential Resources on LGBTQIA+ Issues in the Middle East 2022 - Pink Jinn⁠⁠Queer Woman’s Pride Day: Remembering Sarah Hegazy | ISHR