Queer Theology Academy(QTA) – Participations in Overseas Conferences and LBGT Coalition Groups International Consultation on Church and Homophobia – November 24-26, 2014 at Jakarta Theological Seminary Background Sexual minorities have become a great concern of many religious communities around the world, including churches and Christian seminaries. However, the latest development on this issue… Continue reading
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In God’s Image – Special Issue on Queer Theologies
In God’s Image – Special Issue on Queer Theologies ( December 2015) The special issue of In God’s Image (IGI) is a collection of essays that engage in intersecting religious, theological, spiritual, scriptural, cultural and societal issues from queer Asian and Christian perspectives. 9 contributions focus on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex perspectives… Continue reading
Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum 2017
Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum 2017 May 11-12, 2017, Hong Kong Forum Introduction: The inaugural A-P.R.F.F. will hold several events over 2 days to coincide with the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) global 2017 theme focus issues being “families”. The forum will raise awareness of the existence of rainbow families in the Asia-Pacific… Continue reading
12.21《人性II》說書會:從殘障者的性, 反思性論述的殘障
“Radical Love : An Introduction to Queer Theology” Book Discussion Club
1st Book Discussion Club Radical Love : An Introduction to Queer Theology (Chinese Edition) The 1st book discussion club’s topic is “Faith, sexuality and love according to Queer Catholics Date: 27, August. Time: 2:30 – 4:30pm Place: KUC fellowship hall Guest speakers: Fr. Chan, queer theologian Teresa Lai Shan Yip. 2nd Book Discussion… Continue reading
《徹底的愛:酷兒神學導論》說書會系列
《徹底的愛:酷兒神學導論》說書會系列之一 「天主教同志信徒的信、慾、愛」劇場版在 九龍佑寧堂的fellowship hall 舉行: 日期:8月27日 時間:2:30 -4:30 下午 嘉賓:陳滿鴻神父、 博士神學生葉麗珊. >>>> 內容概要 《徹底的愛:酷兒神學導論》說書會系列之二 主題:當神學遇上酷兒 嘉賓:陳韋安教授(建道神學院), 胡露茜博士(Dr. Rose Wu), 細細老師(Small Luk) 主持:何萬寶 (Jason Ho) 日期:9月25號 時間:2:30-4:30 地點:基道書樓銅鑼灣店 香港銅鑼灣禮頓道119號公理堂大樓15樓(港鐵銅鑼灣站F出口,步行6分鐘即至) 《徹底的愛:酷兒神學導論》說書會系列之三 10月22日(暫定) 地點:序言書室 題目:當性工作遇上徹底的愛/酷兒神學(待定) 嘉賓:Eric, 勵君 時間:晚上7點後(暫定)
Radical Love : An Introduction to Queer Theology (Chinese Edition)
New Book: Radical Love : An Introduction to Queer Theology (Chinese Edition) Author: Patrick S. Cheng Translator: Chan Wing Choi, Daniel Joint Publishers: Queer Theology Academy, Blessed Minority Christian Fellowship About the Book Radical Love : An Introduction to Queer Theology was first published in English in 2011; the first introductory text book on the… Continue reading
Jakarta Statement on Church and Homophobia
the International Consultation on Church and Homophobia held at Jakarta Theological Seminary from 23rd to 26th November 2014 Jakarta Statement on Church and Homophobia We, the participants of the International Consultation on Church and Homophobia held at Jakarta Theological Seminary, believe that each person is created in the image of God, and each person is… Continue reading
International Consultation on Church and Homophobia
International Consultation on Church and Homophobia – November 24-26, 2014 at Jakarta Theological Seminary Background Sexual minorities have become a great concern of many religious communities around the world, including churches and Christian seminaries. However, the latest development on this issue shows that the views about sexual minorities are varied. Some churches show their… Continue reading
二零一四年十一月廿三至廿六日印尼雅加達神學院舉行教會與恐同國際磋商會議 召喚教會、神學院、其他信仰群體及機構
二零一四年十一月廿三至廿六日印尼雅加達神學院舉行教會與恐同國際磋商會議 召喚教會、神學院、其他信仰群體及機構 在雅加達出席「教會與恐同國際磋商會議」的與會者,相信每個人都是按上帝形象創造,每個人對神而言皆是寶貴的。 我們肯定性態是上主的恩賜,因此神願見我們,在賦與生命、彼此合意和愛的關係中,享受這神性恩賜,當為性態這樣歡慶時,我們便邁向整全的人性,透過特別途徑經歷神。 我們之所以負面看性態,並否定身體,相信是源於對神造人目的存在扭曲理解,上帝藉耶穌基督道成肉身,正是我們愛身體、歡慶生命和性態的根據,當中不涉濫用和誤用。所以神邀請我們在公義與愛中,去經驗性的滿全,敢於顯得脆弱、憐憫和承擔。 我們察覺到許多人有不同的性取向、性別身份和表達,信仰中的重要確認是,不論任何性取向、性別身份和表達,全人類皆是按上帝形象所造,這便刑同命令:要我們反對任何制度上和個人的恐同、恐跨性別,又或歧視不同的性取向、性別身份和表達。 我們相信教會作為「公義及包容群體」,是被呼召作無牆的群體,向被誣蔑、被標籤及妖魔化的人伸出手,成為聆聽他們的一群,去明白他們的痛、慾與望。 我們有個異象:教會成為被排斥者的避難所,這些人渴求被明白、友誼、愛、同理心和團結;並且教會作為基督的身體,能參與這些人的掙扎之中,讓他們活出神賜與的生命。因此,我們懇請基督宗教群體,跟不同性取向、性別身份和表達者及其家人同行,不帶半點偏見與歧視,以愛、憐憫關懷和公義牧養他們。 我們懇求基督宗教群體,跟不同性取向、性別身份和表達者展開對話─而非爭辯─聆聽他們的故事和掙扎,以此踐行愛。 我們懇請各地堂會、神學院和基督宗教群體,容讓神學反思包容不同聲音和觀點,尤其是不同性取向、性別身份和表達者的看法,我們鼓勵就有關不同社會文化處境的性態議題,多做研究。 我們期盼並禱告道成肉身的神,讓我們的萬般努力長成滿全的生命,令我們的信仰群體轉化為充滿尊嚴、尊重、平等公義和仁愛的群體。 與會者 教會與恐同國際磋商會議 二零一四年十一月廿三至廿六日印尼雅加達神學院舉行 參與者 個人: Michael J Adee, Horizon Foundation (laity, USA) Joas Adiprasetya (clergy, Jakarta Theological Seminary, Indonesia) Bambang Subandrijo (laity, Jakarta Theological Seminary, Indonesia) Dian Novita Kristiyani (laity, Talita Kum, Indonesia) Ellen Patricia (laity, Indonesia) Elly de Bell (clergy,… Continue reading