"You Must Follow Our Belief or Else You Can't Receive God": Constructing a Sexual Bi/Theology of Eucharist. (June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Goh, Joseph N.
• Is Part Of: Dialog. Volume 53:Number 2(2014:Jun.)
• Page Start: 149
• Page End: 158
• Publication Date: 2014-06
• Subjects: Theology -- Periodicals; 230.41
• DOI: 10.1111/dial.12105
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0012-2033

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Embodied experiences and insights of LGBTQ persons can challenge and contradict grand metanarratives of sacramental theology that exclude and/or censure these persons. Through a theological investigation of the narratives of Vincent, a 26‐year old Malaysian, I examine the dynamics of his self‐identifying as bisexual and Roman Catholic in relation to his perception of the Eucharist. Drawing from his narratives and aided by the theologisings of Marcella Althaus‐Reid, Andrea Bieler and Luise Schottroff, I explore alternative ways in which the Eucharist can be imagined for LGBTQ Christians.</p> </abstract>