Encountering Silence Ashe Van Steenwyk: Silence, Queer Spirituality, and the Prophetic Imagination
Jan 16, 2024
Maki Ashe Van Steenwyk, author and executive director of the Center for Prophetic Imagination, shares their journey from activism to virtual conversations. They discuss the positive and negative aspects of silence, the power of prophetic imagination in activism, the discourse around natural law and the transgender experience, embracing queerness and challenging societal norms, and exploring the duality of existence through a wise squirrel. The hosts express gratitude and call for support.
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Squirrel Encounter
- Ashe Van Steenwyk shares a story of a profound experience during a fasting retreat in Utah.
- A squirrel approached her, inspiring a poem and a sense of connection with nature.
Silence and Liberation
- Silence can be both positive and negative, relating to presence and absence.
- Ashe Van Steenwyk discusses the connection between contemplative spirituality and liberation theology.
Two Types of Silence
- There are two types of silence: attentive presence and inattentive absence.
- People often confuse these, mistakenly equating political silence with spiritual virtue.