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Professor of Religious Studies in Zimbabwe - Ezra Chitando

Professor of Religious Studies in Zimbabwe - Ezra Chitando

FromThe Forbidden Apple: LGBTQ+ SPIRITUALITY


Professor of Religious Studies in Zimbabwe - Ezra Chitando

FromThe Forbidden Apple: LGBTQ+ SPIRITUALITY

ratings:
Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Apr 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ezra Chitando is a Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Zimbabwe and co-author of “Reimagining Christianity and Sexual Diversity in Africa”.  Ezra serves as Theology Consultant on HIV and AIDS with EHAIA, the Ecumenical HIV and AIDS Initiatives and Advocacy, of the World Council of Churches. Ezra talks about the importance of diversity of opinions and how education helps in the fight to bring about equal rights for LGBTQ folks.  Ezra speaks of his work educating about African indigenous spiritual practices and their accepting views on gender and sexuality as opposed to the oppressive teaching christianity brought about to their region. Buy his most recent book  “Reimagining Christianity and Sexual Diversity in Africa” co-authored with Adriaan van Klinken : https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/reimagining-christianity-and-sexual-diversity-in-africa/#!/ Learn more about Ezra:  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezra_Chitando
Released:
Apr 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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