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EPISODE · Jul 19, 2026 · 15 MIN

Hard Passages

from Queer Theology Podcast

What do you do when you come across difficult passages in the Bible? In this episode, Fr. Shannon explores how to engage with challenging texts, especially those often used to condemn LGBTQ people, as well as passages that portray God as violent, or seem to support slavery, or take a negative view of sex and the body. While some see these verses as a reason to abandon the Bible altogether, Fr. Shannon offers a different perspective for those who want to remain rooted in the Christian tradition. He shares three practical ways to grapple with hard passages honestly, thoughtfully, and with faith. Resources: Journey Through the Bible - How to Read the Bible as a Text for Liberation, part of Spiritual Study Hall  Learn more and join the Community at https://www.queertheology.com/community/

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