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The Book of Queer Prophets
- 24 Writers on Sexuality and Religion
- Narrated by: Ruth Hunt, Raj Ghatak, Kristin Atherton, Pádraig Ó Tuama, Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, Jarel Robinson-Brown, Michael Segalov, Jay Hulme, Amrou Al-Kadhi, Garry Rutter
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
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Summary
Is it possible to believe in God and be gay? How does it feel to be excluded from a religious community because of your sexuality? Why do some people still believe being LGBT is a sin?
The Book of Queer Prophets contains modern-day epistles from some of our most important thinkers, writers and activists: Jeanette Winterson tackles religious dogma, Amrou Al-Kadhi writes about trying to make it as a Muslim drag queen in London, John Bell writes about his decision to come out later in life, Tamsin Omond remembers getting married in the middle of a protest and Kate Bottley explains her journey to becoming an LGBT ally.
Essays from: Jeanette Winterson, Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, Amrou Al-Kadhi, Pádraig Ó Tuama, Rev. Winnie Varghese, Keith Jarrett, Jay Hulme, Lucy Knight, Tamsin Omond, Erin Clark, Michael Segalov, Jarel Robinson-Brown, John L. Bell, Mpho Tutu van Furth, Karl Rutlidge, Garry Rutter, Rev Rachel Mann, Judith Kotze, Jack Guiness, Dustin Lance Black, Ric Stott.
Afterword: Kate Bottley.
Critic reviews
"This is a fine book. The Queer Prophet’s struggle is wet with tears and stiff with courage. I loved just being there with them, listening to their witness, their story. As a heterosexual man theirs is a world I barely know - to be invited in is a privilege and a joy." (Peter Owen-Jones)
"A fascinating and thoughtful exploration of faith in the modern world. If you’re wondering why it matters and how to make sense of it, read on." (Clare Balding)
"Listen to these voices. They remind us of the way God so often speaks from the edge, in the voices of the marginal, from the other side of any walls we build. I encourage all people - especially those of faith - to read this book. It will expand your understanding and your heart." (The Rt Revd Paul Bayes, Bishop of Liverpool)
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- 16-04-21
Affirming, moving, wonderful!
A superb collection of moving, inspiring, insightful essays on the relationship between faith and sexuality.
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- ThatPersonOverThere
- 29-12-20
Fascinating listen
As a queer person and lifelong sceptic and atheist I found this a really interesting listen. I've always felt like religion had no place in the world because it saw no place in the world for me. It's interesting to hear other perspectives.
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- Leo Ezeogu
- 31-10-20
Rich!
The personal stories within this books, testify to the unsearchable breath of God. Faith truly is a personal thing! God reaches each and everyone how sHe chooses to. I found the book quite insightful, the chapter that impacted me the most was 'A letter to my nephew' by Jarel Robinson-Brown. I had to listen again before continuing with the rest of the book! A common theme among all the contributors was 'a deep longing for God'. I must listen again and again!
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