Shameless Theology S2:01 Spiritual Violence and the Fight for Liberated Faith

Summary

White Christian Supremacy was brought to this continent through violent conquest. Subsequent nations and societies have been founded on its death-dealing ethos, shaping collective consciousness and enforcing oppression at every level. It’s time we name the harm caused by this spiritual terrorism - not as abstract theories, but in the lived realities of the many marginalized people hurt by White Christian supremacy. 

In this season premiere episode, Reverend Sex and Nadia Arellano introduce the concepts explored in Soulforce’s new book Spiritual Violence: Religious Phenomena that Defile the Faith to offer shared language for the rich conversations that fill this season. Learn about the work that went into this incredible resource and how it’s designed to spark conversation and inspire action.   

Hosted by Reverend Sex (Rev. Alba Onofrio - Executive Director of Soulforce), this podcast channel offers connection, reflection, and community for anyone feeling spiritually marginalized or exiled but still resiliently faithful, while centering dialogue on Queer, Trans, and feminist theology.

Shameless Theology seeks to decolonize faith, mixing theological education with real-life experiences to support human rights and life abundant for all of Creation. Initially launched in Spanish as Teología Sin Vergüenza, this show addresses the monopolization of religious discourse by the extreme Right. Here, we gather people of diverse faith backgrounds and Christian denominations--pastors, activists, and scholars--to discuss gender identity, the erotic, and real life in the context of a radically inclusive faith, aiming to heal the wounds of colonizing religion and create a welcoming space for topics often considered taboo in religious spaces.

This season forefronts our new book: Spiritual Violence: Religious Phenomena that Defile the Faith. This timely resource identifies and examines the consequences of white Christian Supremacy through historical context and case studies, centering lived experiences of marginalized people, and offers critical analysis and practical tools for healing and resistance. Each week, we’ll share engaging conversations with brilliant guests familiar with the work, as we explore the concepts and lived experiences of Spiritual Violence. The podcast is not a repetition of the book but an expansion of conversation adding new voices: experts in their fields who share their experience with our community. Even if you haven’t read the book yet, these are engaging conversations relevant to the here and how, and we invite you to join us and continue the conversation in your own communities. 

FREE PREVIEW: Spiritual Violence and Religious Phenomena that Defile the Faith: https://soulforce.org/download/spiritual-violence/    

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