Moving Forward: Faith, Inclusion, and Campus Change
Leading with Love
Riley Temple’s hermeneutic of prioritizing the oppressed in scriptural interpretation.
The contrast between exclusionary evangelical theology and inclusive perspectives.
“You know, and when... In the Episcopal liturgy, there’s a time... It used to be the priest turned around, but not anymore. But I like the notion of turning around to the people, [01:19:00] because it was dramatic, and said, “Listen to these words. Come unto Me, all who travail and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” “All” never had an asterisk. And Episcopal churches opened wide the doors. And so we became involved in mainstream ways that brought communities together for the purpose of saving us, and ultimately saving society generally. But we were the ones who built the institutions. We were the ones who responded. And we were the ones who built families of care. Right.” - RT
Signs of Progress
Increased visibility of queer students on campus (e.g., Pride t-shirts, institutional changes).
Conversations around faith and queerness becoming more open, though challenges remain.
THE QAP
The importance of continued advocacy from faculty, students, and alumni to create a more inclusive faith environment.