5. The Stolen Light of Homosexuality, Bisexuality, and Transgender

In this double length episode, explore the clash between the religious and the spiritual on the subject of homosexuality, bisexuality, and transgender. Discover why religious, Bible based arguments against homosexuality are founded upon misunderstanding and mistranslation both spiritual and literal. Packed with pertinent information founded in the historical and linguistic study of the actual texts of the Bible (especially the infamous Leviticus verses), this episode tackles the problem of belief based homophobia both from a spiritual standpoint and an academic/theological standpoint. Whether religious or spiritual, there is much to be learned here to help humanity understand the divine reality of the feminine and masculine within themselves. Only by removing the blinders of belief based intolerance can we all step forward in understanding and acceptance of what lies within all of humanity.    Show note Resources and References:  This episode draws heavily from the section of C.C. Campbell's book The Stolen Light of Women, titled 'When Love Is Blind'. We recommend reading her work if you wish full access to the arguments made in this episode and the bibliography behind it. Because of the importance of this topic, we have provided a list of books and resources for any listeners wishing to research and investigate the information for themselves: What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality by Daniel Helminiak, available through Alamo Square Press. Jonathan Loved David: Homosexuality in Biblical Times by Tom Horner, available through Westminster Press. Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality by John Boswell, available through University of Chicago Press. Sapphistries: A Global History of Love Between Women by Leila J. Rupp, available through New York University Press. The Harlot By the Side of the Road by Jonathan Kirsch, available through Ballantine Books. The Huffington Post Article, "The Problem of Homophobia in Leviticus" by Rabbi Michael Rothbaum and available at www.huffingtonpost.com/rabbi-michael-rothbaum/the-problem-of-homophobia-in-Leciticus_b_3563972.html The History Channel produced documentary history series: Bible Secrets Revealed, particularly the episode titled "Sex and the Scriptures" (available on iTunes and other platforms)   We are now available on both the iTunes and Stitcher apps! The host of What Lies Beyond is C.C. Campbell, author of The Stolen Light of Women. You can discover her at www.cccampbell.org What Lies Beyond is produced and copyrighted by Anu Esoteric Media. To learn more about us and contact us, visit www.anuesotericmedia.com