Christian Mysticism S Queer Flame
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Christian Mysticism S Queer Flame
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Author : Michael Bernard Kelly
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-08-21
Christian Mysticism S Queer Flame written by Michael Bernard Kelly and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-21 with Religion categories.
Is the Christian mystical tradition a relic of another time, shaped by celibates for celibates, unable to engage meaningfully with people of our time who embrace their corporeality and sexuality as crucial aspects of their journey towards union with God? This book reflects in serious theological depth and detail on the spiritual and sexual journeys of gay men of mature and committed Christian faith, employing the Christian mystical tradition as the lens and the interlocutor in this process. This study examines the major themes and stages of the mystical tradition as outlined by Evelyn Underhill, but also including more recent work by Ruth Burrows, Thomas Merton and Constance Fitzgerald. Using methods of qualitative research, it then considers the texts of in-depth interviews conducted with men, most of whom are theologians or spiritual leaders with a deep Catholic faith, and all of whom are openly, self-affirmingly gay. Finally, it employs Ricoeur’s hermeneutical theory to engage in a creative theological conversation between the traditional mystical stages and themes and these men’s lives, as described in their interviews. This is a unique study that brings together ancient spirituality with contemporary lived religion. As such, it will be of interest to scholars of religious studies, theology, Christian mysticism and spirituality, and queer studies. It will be of particular interest to those teach spiritual direction and to all who seek new ways to engage with the spiritual lives of LGBTIQ+ people.
The Erotic Contemplative
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Author : Michael Bernard Kelly
language : en
Publisher: Clouds of Magellan
Release Date : 2021-11-29
The Erotic Contemplative written by Michael Bernard Kelly and has been published by Clouds of Magellan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-29 with Social Science categories.
In 1994, Michael Bernard Kelly recorded six video lectures for the Erospirit Research Institute. The Erotic Contemplative charted a spirituality for gay and lesbian Christians grounded in the contemplative, mystical traditions of the church. Dr Joseph Kramer, who commissioned the lectures, writes: "His powerful words ... seemed to come straight from his heart and right into mine. I told Michael that he was offering transformative guidance, like Joseph Campbell did in his Hero's Journey. 'You have described the Mystic's Journey for Gay and Lesbian Christians.' " The lectures, originally released in 1995, were digitised and re-released in 2020. Now this transcription of all the lectures is published for the first time, and includes a study guide to the series prepared by Michael Kelly. "The Erotic Contemplative" is the most powerful and insightful study of Gay Spirituality that I know of. I have watched 'The Road from Emmaus' lecture three times, and still find new riches!" - John J. McNeill, PhD. Author of The Church and the Homosexual.
Queer God De Amor
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Author : Miguel H. Díaz
language : en
Publisher: Fordham Univ Press
Release Date : 2022-09-13
Queer God De Amor written by Miguel H. Díaz and has been published by Fordham Univ Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-13 with Religion categories.
Queer God de Amor explores the mystery of God and the relationship between divine and human persons. It does so by turning to the sixteenth-century writings of John of the Cross on mystical union with God and the metaphor of sexual relationship that he uses to describe this union. Juan’s mystical theology, which highlights the notion of God as lover and God’s erotic-like relationship with human persons, provides a fitting source for rethinking the Christian doctrine of God, in John’s own words, as “un no sé qué,” “an I know not what.” In critical conversations with contemporary queer theologies, it retrieves from John a preferential option for human sexuality as an experience in daily life that is rich with possibilities for re-sourcing and imagining the Christian doctrine of God. Consistent with other liberating perspectives, it outs God from heteronormative closets and restores human sexuality as a resource for theology. This outing of divine queerness—that is, the ineffability of divine life—helps to align reflections on the mystery of God with the faith experiences of queer Catholics. By engaging Juan de la Cruz through queer Latinx eyes, Miguel Díaz continues the objective of this series to disrupt the cartography of theology latinamente.
The Essential Gay Mystics
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Author : Andrew Harvey
language : en
Publisher: Booksales
Release Date : 1998
The Essential Gay Mystics written by Andrew Harvey and has been published by Booksales this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Religion categories.
Books about homosexuality and religion have traditionally attempted to reconcile "sin" with a modern understanding of sexuality. Andrew Harvey's The Essential Gay Mystics, however, is predicated on the assumption that sin and sex don't need to be reconciled and that gay sexuality is innately spiritual. Excerpting passages from 60 gay and lesbian writers--covering 20 centuries and at least a dozen traditions including classical Greek, Native American, Sufic, and Christian-- Harvey explores a variety of religious and sexual experiences. His extensive research, empathetic perspective, and compelling grasp of spirituality make this book not only unique, but also vital to an understanding of contemporary theology and religion
Still On Fire
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Author : Jan Phillips
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-09-30
Still On Fire written by Jan Phillips and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-30 with Homosexuality categories.
Still on Fire is a memoir of religious wounding and spiritual healing, of judgment and forgiveness, and of social activism in a world that is in our hands. Phillips traveled the globe on a one-woman peace pilgrimage, raised the consciousness of women, faced her privilege on a trip to India, and is working to dismantle structural racism.
Coming In
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Author : Urs Mattmann
language : en
Publisher: Wild Goose Publications
Release Date : 2006-12-03
Coming In written by Urs Mattmann and has been published by Wild Goose Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-12-03 with Religion categories.
The author explores a mystic Christian spirituality and describes numerous practical steps that gay men and women can take in order to connect with and express their innate spiritual nature.
Lamps Of Fire
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Author : Robert A. Herrera
language : en
Publisher: St Bedes Publishing
Release Date : 2002-09
Lamps Of Fire written by Robert A. Herrera and has been published by St Bedes Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-09 with Religion categories.
Four great mystics, Pseudo-Denis, Bonaventure, Ramon Lull, and Teresa of Avila, are portrayed here in their historical context. Each is presented with background information, an analysis of one or more works, and an epilogue in which the author discusses the influence and spirituality of the mystic.
From Sin To Amazing Grace
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Author : Patrick S. Cheng
language : en
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Release Date : 2012-03-01
From Sin To Amazing Grace written by Patrick S. Cheng and has been published by Church Publishing, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-01 with Religion categories.
Throughout the history of Christianity, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT” or“queer”) people have been condemned as unrepentant sinners who are in dire need of God’s saving grace. As a result of this condemnation, LGBT people have been subjected to great spiritual, emotional and physical abuse and violence. This issue takes on a particular urgency in light of the ongoing harassment and bullying of LGBT young people by their classmates. Cheng argues that people need to be liberated from the traditional legal model of thinking about sin and grace as a violation of divine and natural laws in which grace is understood as the strength to refrain from violating such laws. Rather Cheng proposes a Christological model based upon the theologies of Irenaeus, Bonaventure and Barth, in which sin and grace are defined in terms of what God has done for us in Jesus Christ. This book serves as a useful resource for all people who struggle to make sense of the traditional Christian doctrines of sin and grace in the context of the 21st century.
Queering Richard Rolle
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Author : Christopher M. Roman
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-01-19
Queering Richard Rolle written by Christopher M. Roman and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-19 with Literary Criticism categories.
This book examines three aspects of Rolle’s thinking used throughout this work: his ontology, phenomenology, and sound ecology. These facets of his work invoke both a way of understanding being in the world, an opening up of the body in queer ways to experience the divine, and a way to consider divine contemplation in terms of singing the body. Queering Richard Rolle considers how Rolle navigates queer, eremitic conduct in order to create an identity always in process
Unlocking Orthodoxies For Inclusive Theologies
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Author : Robert E. Shore-Goss
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-11-28
Unlocking Orthodoxies For Inclusive Theologies written by Robert E. Shore-Goss and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-28 with Religion categories.
This book enters a new liminal space between the LGBTQ and denominational Christian communities. It simultaneously explores how those who identify as queer can find a home in church and how those leading welcoming, or indeed unwelcoming, congregations can better serve both communities. The primary argument is that queer inclusion must not merely mean an assimilation into existing heteronormative respectability and approval. Chapters are written by a diverse collection of Asian, Latin American, and U.S. theologians, religious studies scholars and activists. Each of them writes from their own social context to address the notion of LGBTQ alternative orthodoxies and praxes pertaining to God, the saints, failure of the church, queer eschatologies, and erotic economies. Engaging with issues that are not only faced by those in the theological academy, but also by clergy and congregants, the book addresses those impacted by a history of Christian hostility and violence who have become suspicious of attempts at "acceptance". It also sets out an encouragement for queer theologians and clergy think deeply about how they form communities where queer perspectives are proactively included. This is a forward-looking and positive vision of a more inclusive theology and ecclesiology. It will, therefore, appeal to scholars of Queer Theology and Religious Studies as well as practitioners seeking a fresh perspective on church and the LGBTQ community.