Queer Soul and Queer Theology: Ethics and Redemption in Real Life

The authors of this book argue that queer lives and struggles can re-value the richness of embodied experience in Christian theology and ethics. They offer a set of virtues gleaned from contemporary LGBTIQA lives and communities and introduce a new framework of ethical reasoning. Queer virtues reveal and re-value queer souls, exposing covert viciousness in traditional family values. This book has redemptive potential for Christian life writ large, including the redemption of God.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 134 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the complex realm of Christian queer theology and ethics, exploring the theme of redemption through a contested lens. The authors begin their exploration by examining the root infinitive "to deem," arguing that queer lives and struggles offer a unique perspective on the richness of embodied experience inherent in Christian incarnational theology and ethics. By drawing upon the experiences and virtues of contemporary lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and asexual (LGBTIQA) lives and communities, the book introduces a novel ethical framework.

Despite facing relentless persecution and condemnation from life-denying theologies of redemption and virtue-defining ethics, this book asserts that the resilience, creativity, and epistemology displayed by queer individuals and communities are vital components of a more generous and liberative Christian theology. It challenges the traditional family values upheld by dominant Christian ethics and theology, unveiling their covert viciousness. By re-imagining these values, the book posits that there is potential for redemption not only for queer individuals but for Christian life as a whole, including the redemption of God.

This book serves as a valuable resource for scholars engaged in the study of queer theology and ethics, as well as queer theory, gender and race studies, religious studies, and theology more broadly. It provides a comprehensive exploration of the intersection of sexuality, gender, and religion, challenging readers to think critically and engage in meaningful dialogue about the role of LGBTQ+ individuals in the Christian faith.

Weight: 230g
Dimension: 233 x 155 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367743970