14 April 2025
Who would have thought the Bible is full of feminist and queer stories? It's all a matter of interpretation, says VU SRT's Mariecke van den Berg in KRO-NCRV's radio show De Nacht van...
As a theologian reads the Bible from different perspectives. Because the sacred texts will always have different interpretations throughout history. And then it turns out that you can read a lot of the stories from a feminist or queer perspective. It also offers space for people to recognize themselves in the Bible.
In the interview and how Christianity is used as a political weapon. "I hope that theology can contribute to a world in which we go for justice."
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Mariecke van den Berg is professor of Religion, gender and sexuality at the VU School of Religion and Theology. She develops en strengthens research and education at the intersections of theology, religion sciences, gender studies and queer studies.