Lesbian Teacher Fired for Listing Her Partner’s Name in Her Mother’s Obituary
Carla Hale, a teacher at Bishop Watterson High School in Columbus, Ohio, has been fired…
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Carla Hale, a teacher at Bishop Watterson High School in Columbus, Ohio, has been fired…
In the two weeks since Dignitas Infinita, the Vatican’s declaration on human dignity that included negative sections on gender identity and transitions, was released, numerous commentaries about it have been published. Posts yesterday and today have featured some of these commentaries, more of which are included below. For all of Bondings 2.0’s coverage of the declaration and its reception, click here.
It has been two weeks since the Vatican released Dignitas Infinita, its declaration on human dignity that included negative sections on gender identity and transitions. In that time, commentaries about what the document says about and means for the LGBTQ+ community, especially transgender and nonbinary people, have abounded. Today’s post features some of these commentaries.
“Fundamentally unserious,” “not just insulting, devastating,” and “a painful lack of understanding.” These are some Catholic theologians’ appraisals of Dignitas Infinita, the Vatican document on human dignity released Monday that condemns “gender theory” and “sex change,” appraisals featured in today’s post.
How are transgender and nonbinary Catholics, their families, pastoral ministers, and allies responding to “Dignitas Infinita,” the Vatican document on human dignity released Monday that condemns “gender theory” and “sex change”?
This is, on its face, a very good thing, but this declaration fails to live up to its claim to affirm and support the ”infinite dignity” of all people. Specifically, the document misunderstands and misrepresents both the scholarly and scientific work in the areas of sexuality and gender.
In “Who’s Afraid of Gender?,” Butler offers their response to such critics in one of their most public and widely readable works, providing an insightful conversation partner for queer-affirming Catholics today.
Grace and nature, redemption and obedience: these are knit together in the sinews of your trans body.
A top cardinal who plays a central role in the Synod has voiced his support for Fiducia Supplicans, the Vatican declaration allowing blessings for same-gender couples. Today’s post features that news and other developments related to blessings.
When you see a rainbow, what does it mean to you? How about a rainbow flag, banner, or even a pin on a government building, a home, or on another’s personal belongings?