About the book
Slouching towards Gaytheism brings together two intellectual traditions—the New Atheism and queer theory—and moves beyond them to offer a new voice for gay Americans and atheists alike. Examining the continued vehemence of homophobia in cultural and political debate regarding queer equality, this unabashed polemic insists that the needs met by religion might be met—more safely and less toxically—by forms of community that do not harass and malign gay and lesbian Americans or impede collective social progress. W. C. Harris argues that compromises with traditional religion, no matter how enlightened or well intentioned, will ultimately leave heteronormativity alive and well. He explores a range of recent movements, such as Dan Savage's \"It Gets Better\" project, reparative \"ex-gay\" therapy, Christian purity culture, and attempts by liberal Christians to reconcile religion with homosexuality, and shows how these proposed solutions are either inadequate or positively dangerous. According to the author, the time has come for \"gaytheism\": leaving religion behind in order to preserve queer dignity, rights, and lives.
Editions of Slouching towards Gaytheism
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438451114
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438451121
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438451138
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Slouching towards Gaytheism brings together two intellectual traditions—the New Atheism and queer theory—and moves beyond them to offer a new voice for gay Americans and atheists alike. Examining the continued vehemence of homophobia in cultural and political debate regarding queer equality, this unabashed polemic insists that the needs met by religion might be met—more safely and less toxically—by forms of community that do not harass and malign gay and lesbian Americans or impede collective social progress. W. C. Harris argues that compromises with traditional religion, no matter how enlightened or well intentioned, will ultimately leave heteronormativity alive and well. He explores a range of recent movements, such as Dan Savage's \"It Gets Better\" project, reparative \"ex-gay\" therapy, Christian purity culture, and attempts by liberal Christians to reconcile religion with homosexuality, and shows how these proposed solutions are either inadequate or positively dangerous. According to the author, the time has come for \"gaytheism\": leaving religion behind in order to preserve queer dignity, rights, and lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slouching towards Gaytheism about?
Slouching towards Gaytheism brings together two intellectual traditions—the New Atheism and queer theory—and moves beyond them to offer a new voice for gay Americans and atheists alike. Examining the continued vehemence of homophobia in cultural and political debate regarding queer equality, this unabashed polemic insists that the needs met by religion might be met—more safely and less toxically—by forms of community that do not harass and malign gay and lesbian Americans or impede collective social progress. W. C. Harris argues that compromises with traditional religion, no matter how enlightened or well intentioned, will ultimately leave heteronormativity alive and well. He explores a range of recent movements, such as Dan Savage's \"It Gets Better\" project, reparative \"ex-gay\" therapy, Christian purity culture, and attempts by liberal Christians to reconcile religion with homosexuality, and shows how these proposed solutions are either inadequate or positively dangerous. According to the author, the time has come for \"gaytheism\": leaving religion behind in order to preserve queer dignity, rights, and lives.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Slouching towards Gaytheism?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > LGBTQIA+ Studies / topics
Where can I read a sample of Slouching towards Gaytheism?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781438451114
How long is Slouching towards Gaytheism and how many pages does it have?
Slouching towards Gaytheism has 277 page(s)
Is Slouching towards Gaytheism part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Queer Politics and Cultures
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Slouching towards Gaytheism?
W. C. Harris
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Slouching towards Gaytheism is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438451114) and paperback(ISBN 9781438451121) and pdf(ISBN 9781438451138)
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