The Appropriation of Freedom

Send us Fan MailThe concept of "freedom" has become a battleground, often weaponized by voices of bigotry and a narrow, Christian heteronormative worldview. Today, we delve into this complex issue, unpacking how this appropriation impacts queer individuals of faith. Join us as we explore navigating this challenging landscape, finding strength in our intersectional identities, and reclaiming the true meaning of liberation. SUPPORT  THE SHOW: https://www.joannawhaley.com/donateMERCH FROM THE HOST: https://www.joannawhaley.com/storeGET SUPPORT: https://www.patreon.com/joannawhaleyREFERENCES:AP News. (2024, March 2). Trump administration reverses Obama-era transgender protections in new order. Associated Press. Bible, New Revised Standard Version. (1989). Malachi 3:3. In The Holy Bible (p. 1195). National Council of Churches of Christ. Dobson, J. (n.d.). Purity. Dr. James Dobson Family Institute. https://www.drjamesdobson.org/broadcasts/tag/purity. Harris, J. (1997). I kissed dating goodbye: A new approach to relationships and romance. Multnomah Books.  Mark Allen Powell (2014). Introducing the New Testament: A historical, literary, and theological introduction. Baker Academic. Pg 548-549. Salamon, M. (2024, September 1). Doomscrolling dangers. Harvard Health Blog. Harvard Health Publishing. HRC. (2023). Meta’s new policies: How they endanger LGBTQ+ communities and our tips for staying safe online. Human Rights Campaign. Folkenflik, D. (2013, August 12). Murdoch's Fox News sued by ex-workers over alleged bias against women, blacks, and gays. HuffPost. Strain, J. (2022, November). Strain of media overload. Monitor on Psychology, 43(10). McCammon, S., & Campbell, N. (2020, October 12). We asked Americans how they feel about the U.S. flag. It got interesting. NPR. Support the show