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Reimagining Christianity and sexual diversity in Africa /

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Religion is often seen as a conservative force in contemporary Africa. In particular, Christian beliefs and actors are usually depicted as driving the opposition to homosexuality and LGBTI rights in African societies. This book nuances that picture, by drawing attention to discourses emerging in Afr...

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Other Authors: Van Klinken, A. S., Chitando, Ezra
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: La Vergne : Hurst Publishers, 2021.
Subjects:
Christianity > Africa.
Sexual orientation > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Gender identity > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Sexual orientation > Africa.
Gender identity > Africa.
Sexual minorities > Religious life > Africa.
Christianisme > Afrique.
Orientation sexuelle > Aspect religieux > Christianisme.
Identité de genre > Aspect religieux > Christianisme.
Orientation sexuelle > Afrique.
Identité de genre > Afrique.
Minorités sexuelles > Afrique > Vie religieuse.
Christianity
Gender identity
Gender identity > Religious aspects > Christianity
Sexual orientation
Sexual orientation > Religious aspects > Christianity
Africa
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Religion is often seen as a conservative force in contemporary Africa. In particular, Christian beliefs and actors are usually depicted as driving the opposition to homosexuality and LGBTI rights in African societies. This book nuances that picture, by drawing attention to discourses emerging in Africa itself that engage with religion, specifically Christianity, in progressive and innovative ways - in support of sexual diversity and the quest for justice for LGBTI people. The authors show not only that African Christian traditions harbour strong potential for countering conservative anti-LGBTI dynamics; but also that this potential has already begun to be realised, by various thinkers, activists and movements across the continent.
Physical Description:1 online resource (177 pages).
ISBN:1787385787
9781787385788