Black theology in dialogue with LGBTQ+ persons in the Black Church: walking in the shoes of James Hal Cone and Katie Geneva Cannon

The contributions of theologians like James Hal Cone and Katie Geneva Canon to the broader theological project of Black liberational theology allows for a rich discourse on what it means to be Black in the world, In doing this, memories of trauma must be engaged head on in ways that they become anam...

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Published inTheology & sexuality Vol. 27; no. 2-3; pp. 137 - 154
Main Author Aihiokhai, SimonMary Asese
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Routledge 02.09.2021
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Black Church
Black churches
Black identity
Black theology
coloniality of imagination
LGBTQ
theology of recognition
Whiteness
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Summary:The contributions of theologians like James Hal Cone and Katie Geneva Canon to the broader theological project of Black liberational theology allows for a rich discourse on what it means to be Black in the world, In doing this, memories of trauma must be engaged head on in ways that they become anamnetic moments for reimagining a new way of being human that is inclusive of all persons, Consequently, this work argues for the reimagination of the Black Church and its theologies that speak to Black experiences in ways that do not reinstate the hegemonic power of Whiteness as a mode of being in the world. Furthermore, the content and hermeneutic spaces shaping Black theology is critiqued with the intent to create a healthy space for the experiences of Black members of the LGBTQ+ community.
ISSN:1355-8358
1745-5170
DOI:10.1080/13558358.2020.1868157