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The Bible For Normal People

[Faith] Episode 29: Grace Ji-Sun Kim - A Theology of Visibility

Nov 13, 2023
Guest Grace Ji-Sun Kim discusses how theology impacts marginalized communities and the theology of visibility. They explore the problematic aspects of the Bible, understanding visibility and intersectionality in oppression, the enrichment of theology through personal storytelling, the interconnectedness of theology and biography, and the subjectivity of theological interpretation.
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  • The theology of visibility aims to eliminate racism and discrimination by making visible the problems that cause certain groups to be invisible in society.
  • Intersectionality recognizes the compounded oppression individuals face when their multiple identities intersect, highlighting the need to combat intersecting forms of oppression.

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The Theology of Visibility: Eliminating Evils

The episode explores the concept of the theology of visibility with Grace G. Sun Kim. She discusses her book 'Invisible' and the theology she developed called the theology of visibility. This theology aims to eliminate the evils of racism, discrimination, sexism, and xenophobia by making visible the problems that cause certain groups or individuals to be made invisible in society. It seeks to work towards recognition and understanding of the diverse experiences and struggles faced by different marginalized groups. Grace emphasizes the interconnectedness of different forms of oppression and the need to fight against them. She also highlights the importance of recognizing and sharing personal stories as a way to make theology more relatable and meaningful.

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