Seeking sanctuary: stories of sexuality, faith and migration

<i>Seeking Sanctuary</i> brings together life stories from LGBT migrants, refugees and asylum seekers living in Johannesburg and their battle to reconcile faith with their sexual and gender identity

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Main Author: Marnell, John ca. 20./21. Jh (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Johannesburg Wits University Press 2021
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Summary:<i>Seeking Sanctuary</i> brings together life stories from LGBT migrants, refugees and asylum seekers living in Johannesburg and their battle to reconcile faith with their sexual and gender identity
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Introduction: Reframing sexuality, faith and migration -- - Background and methodology, on making and sharing stories -- - The politicisation of faith, Religious responses to sexual and gender diversity -- - A life on hold: LGBT migration and the (false) promise of freedom -- - Preaching love: A history of the LGBT Ministry - The stories - We must preach love, not hate - narrated by Dumisani (Zimbabwe) -- - We deserve freedom - narrated by Mr D (Cameroon) -- - Only love can bring unity - narrated by D.C. (Zimbabwe) -- - Still searching for safety - narrated by Eeyban (Ethiopia) -- - A caged animal set free - narrated by Thomars (Zimbabwe) -- - Sexuality is a beautiful gift from God - narrated by Dancio (Zambia) -- - This is where God wants me to be - narrated by Mike (Zimbabwe) -- - God knows the depth of my faith - narrated by Zee (South Africa) -- - can serve God, no matter who I love - Narrated by Sylvester (Nigeria) -- - Don't let the hate get you down - narrated by Tino (Zimbabwe) -- - I am not willing to live a lie - narrated by Angel (Uganda) -- - Love is about hearts, not parts - narrated by Toya (Zimbabwe) -- - Stop calling us sinners - narrated by Nkady (Lesotho) -- - I pray for strength and guidance - narrated by Tinashe (Zimbabwe) -- - Conclusion. Looking ahead, The case for affirming religious spaces
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xiv, 269 Seiten)
ISBN:9781776147120

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