Session 1 : Exclusion and Embrace - surviving in a politically Christian society

Women as reciters and interpreters in modern Islamic societies.

A harmful mélange of Christianity and politics is not new to history. As modern societies, open doors to people and cultures, many Christian groups are acting against marginalized groups. This is true for many societies. Reasons based on tradition and scripture are quoted to launch these attacks. How does a simple believer survive in a political hotpot of extremism?


Teresa Forcades OSB

"Diversity is not a lesser evil, if we cannot achieve unity. If God is diverse - as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - we should not [simply] tolerate diversity. It is our ultimate reality. Far from lamenting diversity, we are truly fostering something of substantial good. Union does not mean uniformity."

Feminist | Social activist

  • Benedictine nun | Physician

  • Doctorate in public health and theology

  • Fighter of Catalan independence

  • Writer
    e.g. Siamo Tutti Diversi! per una teologia queer

  • "Europe`s most radical nun" (BBC, 2013)

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Illustrating Gender - Recommended videos by Teresa Forcades

Illustrating Gender - Chapter 1

Illustrating Gender - Chapter 2

Illustrating Gender - Chapter 3

Illustrating Gender - Chapter 4