A People's Theology Michael Vazquez: Queering Theology
Nov 27, 2019
Queer theologian Michael Vazquez discusses queering theology, reclaiming stories of women and queer people in the Bible, their faith journey, embracing controversial theology, the concept of queering theology, creating a rock and roll album, and the relevance of a theologian's teachings to preaching today.
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Queer Theology and Althaus-Reid
- Marcella Althaus-Reid's theology challenges traditional views by asserting God's intimate presence in marginalized experiences.
- Her work reframes hurtful language to highlight God's solidarity with the oppressed.
Queering Theology
- Queering theology disrupts the status quo and creates possibilities for a different way of being.
- Theology is inherently queer, as demonstrated by Jesus's incarnation, which challenges traditional notions of divinity.
Barth's Emergency Homiletic
- Michael chose to study Karl Barth's emergency homiletic, focusing on preaching during crises like the rise of Hitler.
- Barth's homiletic emphasized the simple proclamation of Christ as the Word of God.