Raced, Gendered, Faithed, and Sexed

• Published in: Pneuma
• Main Author: Alexander, Paul Nathan
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: Brill 2013
• Subjects: Religious studies; First Nations
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15700747-12341364; https://brill.com/view/journals/pneu/35/3/article-p319_2.xml; https://data.brill.com/files/journals/15700747_035_03_s002_text.pdf

Abstract In this paper I address constructions of race and white supremacy, diversities of religious faith, and constructions of genders and sexes together with the concomitant ongoing inequalities for females and limitations on discourse regarding LGBT+ realities. I use First Nations, liberation, and postcolonial methodologies and hermeneutics to interrogate constructions of whiteness and I theorize beyond whiteness by offering readings of the exodus, the subsequent conquest of Canaan by Joshua (Yeshua), and the Canaanite woman’s interaction with and transformation of Jesus (Yeshua). I provide data that shows the significant gender disparity among university and seminary faculties and I argue for intentionality in the uses of power to achieve parity. I encourage interfaith and interreligious dialogue and cooperation. Finally, I conclude by acknowledging the diversity of perspectives regarding LGBT+ and encourage more space for the presentation of research and argumentation regarding the many issues of sexualities, faithings, genderings, and racings.