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Jesus in Love supports lesbian, gay, bi trans and queer (LGBTQ) spirituality, with an emphasis on art and literature. It promotes artistic and religious freedom and teaches love for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. It is based on these beliefs: God loves all people, including sexual minorities. The creative process is sacred. The queer visions, especially the gay Jesus and LGBT saints, will free people to experience the divine in new ways and lead to a more just world.
Jesus in Love was founded by lesbian Christian author Kittredge Cherry as her personal gift to the world.
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I give thanks for God's spirit manifested in LGBT saints, brave artists who do queer Christian art, and the people who read their stories in the newsletter this month.
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Same-sex kisses in church: Exhibit censored and vandalized in Italy
 A show with photos of same-sex kisses in churches faced censorship and vandalism recently in Italy.
Artist Gonzalo Orquin photographed gay and lesbian couples kissing in front of altars at some of the most important ancient basilicas in Rome.
The photo series is titled "Si, Quiero," which means, "Yes, I want to." But the Vatican said no and stopped the exhibit. More info
(Credit: Two men kiss at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome in "Si, Quiero" by Gonzalo Orquin)
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All Saints Day: LGBTQ saints honored
 Queer and LGBT saints are important because people are searching for alternative ways to lead loving lives. Here are resources posted for All Saints Day on Nov. 1:
Seven new saints were added to the LGBT saints page at JesusInLove.org. More info
"Why we need LGBT saints" by Kittredge Cherry at Believe Out Loud.
(Credit: Altar Cross of LGBTQ Saints and Martyrs from MCC-SF)
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Vida Scudder: Lesbian saint and teacher
Vida Dutton Scudder (1861-1954) was a social reformer, Wellesley professor, prominent lesbian author -- and an official saint in the Episcopal Church.
For 35 years until her death, Scudder lived with author Florence Converse in a lesbian relationship. Scudder was active in the Social Gospel movement. Her spirituality went hand in hand with her social conscience and love of learning. More info
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The Bible and Gays: Is it a sin to be gay? Did Jesus condemn homosexuality?
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Malachy: Same-sex soulmate to Bernard
 Malachy of Armagh is an 11th-century Irish saint who died in the arms of his more famous soulmate, St. Bernard of Clairvaux.
Bernard showered Malachy with kisses during his lifetime and they are buried together, wearing each other's clothes. Malachy is also the attributed author for the "Prophecy of the Popes." More info(Credit: Malachy of Armagh by Rowan Lewgalon) |
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Coming soon on Nov 20:
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Click to see recent highlights from the Jesus in Love Blog:
Matthew Shepard: Modern gay martyr and hate-crime victim died 15 years ago Spirit Day: Stand up to bullying of LGBT youth
I searched for quotes gratitude to end this newsletter, and found a lovely thought from Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hạnh: "Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet." |
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