Thursday 22 October 2009

Sweasey, P: From Queer to Eternity: Spirituality in the Lives of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual People.

Diane Pub Co, 1997

239 pages

Multi-faith, Lesbian and gay, Spirituality

Asks why any self-respecting queer would want to have anything to do with spirituality. Answers come from a diverse collection of homosexuals, including Buddhists, Christians, Jews, Neo-Pagans and New-Agers, as well as queers who seek spirituality through drugs, nature, massage, dance, art, and sex. Contributions from 60 religious teachers that address: Do gays have a different perspective on life's mysteries, ecstasies and meaning? Can queerness be a spiritual advantage? What are the connections between sex and spirituality? What implications do spiritual beliefs have for politics, identity, and sexual behavior. Challenges social, religious and sexual orthodoxies.

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