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Video: Imagine if the queer martyrs had lived
Imagine what would have happened if modern queer martyrs like Harvey Milk and Matthew Shepard were not killed before their time? A moving video shows the headlines they might have made. In this...
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Malachy of Armagh: Same-sex soulmate to Bernard of Clairvaux
“Malachy of Armagh” by Rowan Lewgalon Malachy of Armagh is an 11th-century Irish saint who died in the arms of his more famous soulmate, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. Bernard showered Malachy with kisses...
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Poem: Battle at First Holy Communion
Lesbian poet Audrey Lockwood was forced to wear a frilly veil and dress at her first communion in 1966 Nations around the globe mark the end of World War I today, but another battle is still being...
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Dance of the 41 Queers: Police raid on Mexican drag ball remembered
“Los 41 Maricones” (The 41 Queers) by Jose Guadalupe Posada, 1901 (Wikipedia) One of the world’s most notorious police raids on a queer gathering occurred 113 years ago today (Nov. 17-18, 1901) when...
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Hot topics in queer religion: 2014 LGBTQ guide to AAR (American Academy of...
An amazing variety of more than 30 LGBT and queer events are planned for the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion (AAR) and the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) Nov. 22-25 in San...
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Transgender Day of Remembrance: Nov. 20, 2014
Christ's crucifixion is linked to the murder of transgender woman Rita Hester in “Stations of the Cross: The Struggle For LGBT Equality” by Mary Button, courtesy of Believe Out Loud Transgender Day...
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Codebreaker Alan Turing honored in queer pilgrimage by artist Tony O'Connell
"Seven Bowls of Water for the Saint" from “Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Alan Turing” by Tony O’Connell Alan Turing is a gay icon, pioneering computer scientist and wartime British codebreaker who is...
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LGBTIQ religion scholars meet at AAR-SBL: We’ve come a long way
Kittredge Cherry appreciates the official sign at the LGBTIQ Scholars Reception: "We're not outsiders anymore." I was struck by how far the LGBT religious community has come in the last 20 years when I...
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LGBT gift ideas: Queer saint icons, gay Jesus books
Candle with Sergius and Bacchus icon by Robert Lentz Want to give a Christmas present that expresses your spirituality? Looking for just the right gift for a LGBTQ loved one or ally? You don’t even...
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Blessed Bernardo de Hoyos: Mystical same-sex marriage with Jesus
“The Mystical Marriage of Blessed Fr. Bernardo de Hoyos y de Sena, SJ”By William Hart McNichols © www.fatherbill.org Blessed Bernardo Francisco de Hoyos y de Seña is an 18th-century Spanish priest who...
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Advent begins today: We seek your Word embodied
“Advent wreath, First Advent Sunday” by Micha L. Rieser Today marks the first day of Advent, a time of expectant waiting for Christ’s birth. Let’s celebrate the first Sunday of Advent with an excerpt...
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AIDS spiritual resources: Art connects Christ and HIV on World AIDS Day
Station 10 from “Stations of the Cross: The Struggle For LGBT Equality” by Mary Button, courtesy of Believe Out Loud World AIDS Day on Dec. 1 supports everyone affected by HIV. The day is dedicated to...
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Medieval holy men Vivaldo and Bartolo: Love stronger than death for AIDS patrons
Bartolo joins arms with Vivaldo in a detail from "Patrons of the AIDS Pandemic"by Lewis Williams, SFO, www.trinitystores.com A pair of medieval holy men faced disease together with a love that speaks...
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Queer Lady of Guadalupe: Artists re-imagine an icon
“Coyolxauhqui Returns as Our Lady disguised as La Virgen de Guadalupe to defend the rights of Las Chicanas” by Alma Lopez“Chulo De Guadalupe” by Tony de Carlo Our Lady of Guadalupe brings a message of...
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John of the Cross: Dark Night of a Gay Soul
"St. John of the Cross" by Brother Robert Lentz, OFM, trinitystores.com“The Dark Night of the Soul,” a spiritual classic with homoerotic overtones, was written by 16th-century Spanish mystic Saint John...
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Top 25 LGBTQ Christian books of 2014 named
Dozens of books with LGBTQ Christian themes were published in 2014. Here is a list of the top 25 – starting with the fun stuff. The list goes on to include the Bible, theology, art, memoir, novels and...
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See videos about gay Passion of Christ book
Watch two short videos about “The Passion of Christ: A Gay Vision” -- the official book trailer and the unauthorized video from someone who calls himself “Adam and Eve, Not Steve.” The official...
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Lazarus: Jesus’ beloved disciple?
“Raising of Lazarus,” 1905 (Wikimedia Commons) Some believe that Lazarus of Bethany was the “beloved disciple” of Jesus -- and maybe even his gay lover. His feast day is today (Dec. 17). Lazarus was...
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Ruth and Naomi: Biblical women who loved each other
“Ruth’s Wise Choice,” 1907 Bible card by the Providence Lithograph Company (Wikimedia Commons) Love between women is honored in the lives of Biblical figures Ruth and Naomi. Some churches observe their...
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Queer cheer for Christmas: Make the Yuletide gay
“Make the Yuletide gay,” urges a popular Christmas song. In that spirit, click the headlines below to find queer cheer from Christmas highlights at the Jesus in Love Blog.Some children see Him queer or...
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