Today’s post is by long-time Shiloh Project supporter Sarojini Nadar – and it comes with a request… The call alludes to the Kairos Document of 1985, a theological statement challenging churches’ responses (or lack of responses) to the brutalities of the apartheid regime.
The Desmond Tutu Centre for Religion and Social Justice, in collaboration with several partner organisations, is calling for signatories to the “Queer Kairos Document.” This response follows the Anglican Church of Southern Africa’s recent rejection of prayers and blessings for queer civil unions. Rooted in liberation gender theology and inspired by Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s legacy, the document advocates for sexual diversity, freedom, and queer liberation in the Anglican Church, but also in the wider ecumenical church. The document is not restricted to South Africa and South Africans.
We invite you to sign and share widely to amplify our collective voice for justice.
Access the document here: https://desmondtutucentre-rsj.uwc.ac.za/2024/10/01/queer-kairos/
You can sign here: https://chng.it/84hNPJRqJy
Let’s act now. In solidarity and love (always love!)
Sarojini Nadar, Desmond Tutu Research Chair in Religion and Social Justice
