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This is a program by the Queer Theology Academy. We will delve into the connections between faith and gender justice, from queer theology and queer biblical interpretation to queer experiences. We don't rely on dichotomies to understand the world, but are willing to step into the complex, contradictory, profound, and possibility-filled field of faith, seeking new perspectives and new paths.

Each episode will be uploaded simultaneously to YouTube and the official QTA website, updated every two weeks. Stay tuned.

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Stop Asking What the Bible Says: You Might Be Asking the Wrong Questions About Faith and Sexuality

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Introduction: A Stalemated Debate

“In many areas of Christian faith and practice, consensus has collapsed and is fiercely contested. The disagreement over the relevance of the Bible for understanding human sexuality is unprecedentedly vast.”

— Stephen C. Barton

This quote from British theologian Stephen C. Barton accurately depicts the predicament of the contemporary church when facing the issue of “sex.” When we touch upon human sexuality, the Bible seems to transform from a book of good news into a battlefield of endless quarrels. We brandish different scriptures, debating the original translations and historical contexts

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"Bad Girls" of the Bible: How They Subvert the "Virgin/Whore" Framework

In the previous article, we explored how the Virgin Mary, under the violent, black-and-white framework of the "virgin/whore" dichotomy, was stripped of the complex and authentic desires and agency of her humanity. Her story reveals how this binary opposition limits our imagination of womanhood, the divine, and even ourselves. However, Mary is not the only biblical figure who challenges this framework. In fact, the biblical

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A Queer Gaze on the Virgin Mary: Deconstructing the Violent Framework of the "Virgin/Whore" Binary (Part 1)

This article begins with a disturbing true story.

Theologian Teguh Wijaya Mulya, in his research, recorded the memory of an 18-year-old Indonesian youth named Ayub:

"I was very naughty in the seventh grade. There was a girl in my class who was like... a 'cheap girl'. One day, my male classmates and I played a prank on her. When the teacher wasn't in the classroom, we turned off the

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Beyond Apologetics: A Queer Theological Revolution

In the contemporary Christian landscape, a profound conversation about sexuality, identity, and faith is unfolding. For many Christians who support queer and trans* people, the initial task seems clear: to defend these marginalized lives. We enlist in a spiritual battle known as "apologetics," attempting to carve out a window of acceptance for the queer community within the church's walls. But is defense the final destination? If we are

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EP01 What is Queer Theology? A Subversive Perspective on Faith

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When the words "Queer" and "Theology" are placed side by side, what is your first reaction? Do you feel they are completely unrelated, or even contradictory? That's normal. In the past, the word "queer" often carried discriminatory and hurtful connotations. However, these two seemingly opposing concepts have not only been brought together, but have also developed into a unique branch of theology

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