Shameless Theology S1:03 Spiritual Autonomy: Living Shamelessly After White Fundamentalism w/ Belén Morales

Host Reverend Sex engages in an illuminating conversation with Belén Morales about the intersections of queer, trans, feminist, and faith identities within the context of Latin American theology. They explore the concept of living without shame, the challenges of growing up in fundamentalist communities, and the journey to reclaim self-trust and spiritual autonomy. Belén provides insights into their experiences of disentangling white supremacist and patriarchal beliefs within the church, connecting the dots to the current political moment and the role of ICE agents. The episode delves deep into the importance of decolonial theology, body sovereignty, and the continuous cycle of endings and rebirths in the pursuit of equity and justice.00:00 Introduction to Queer and Feminist Theology01:28 Guest Introduction: Belén's Journey02:09 Growing Up in a Fundamentalist Context06:46 Discovering Queerness and Self-Trust12:46 Theological Studies and Awakening19:02 Connecting Theology with Social Justice31:58 Reflecting on Church Services and Capitalism32:48 Growing Up in a Predominantly Black and Brown Community34:21 The Influence of American Patriotism in Immigrant Churches35:56 The Role of Military Service and Gender Roles37:54 Connecting Political Education and white Christian Supremacy41:44 Theological Connections and Individualism49:41 Divesting from States and the Concept of Zionism56:25 End Times and Resurrection57:55 Defining Home and Ancestors01:01:18 Final Thoughts and GratitudeBelén Morales (She/They/Ella/Elle) is a Mexi-Salvi queer lesbian from Oakland, CA. She holds a BA in Biblical Studies and a MA in Systematic and Philosophical Theology. They are passionate about queer liberation both in and out of the church. Belén works as a non-profit strategist and has worked with an array of social justice organizations to maximize their impact.Hosted by Rev. 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.TSV seeks to decolonize faith, mixing theological education with real-life experiences to support human rights and liberation. Initially launched in Spanish, TSV addresses the monopolization of religious discourse by the far right. The platform gathers people of diverse Christian denominations, pastors, activists, and scholars to discuss gender identity, sex, and pleasure in the context of faith, aiming to heal the wounds of colonizing religion and create a welcoming space for topics often considered taboo in religious spaces. For the first time, Teología Sin Vergüenza is now in English.Join in our community of Sinvergüenzas by visiting our Teología Sin Vergüenza homepage or our Spanish WhatsApp Lista de Difusión. If you’d like to support this cutting-edge movement of ferocious Latinx power building, please make a donation.https://soulforce.org/donate/Find episode transcripts at https://soulforce.org/podcast/