Tillich Today The (Trans) Gender of Christ with Dr. Kevin Carnahan
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Apr 12, 2025 Dr. Kevin Carnahan, a philosophy and religion professor at Central Methodist University, dives into gender and sexuality in the ancient world. He discusses his new book, which argues for a gender-expansive view of Jesus and confronts queerphobia in conservative Christianity. The conversation covers how traditional interpretations of soteriology can evolve, the complexity of gender in religious narratives, and navigating discussions on faith and identity. His insights challenge listeners to reevaluate their beliefs and embrace a more inclusive understanding of spirituality.
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Book Inspiration
- Two student interactions inspired Carnahan's book.
- One questioned Jesus's pronouns in a song, the other Eve's absence in Romans 5:12.
Eve's Disappearance
- Paul removes Eve from the salvation narrative, unlike earlier texts that blamed her.
- Carnahan believes this removal stems from Paul's gendered soteriology.
Soteriological Problem
- Paul emphasizes a "one-man" typology, creating a soteriological problem for women.
- This issue prompted Mariology, attempting to solve Eve's exclusion through Mary.
