Dr. Felipe Do Vale discusses his book 'Gender as Love: A Theological Account of Human Identity, Embodied Desire, and Our Social Worlds.' He explains his interest in the topic of gender and how it has evolved over the years. Dr. Do Vale argues for a theological approach to gender, bridging the gap between those who focus on gender and those who focus on theology. He proposes that gender is an identity formed by our loves and that a Christian theology of human love provides a way to understand and evaluate gendered goods in our world. He also discusses the application of his theological framework in ministry and everyday life. In this conversation, Dr. Fellipe do Vale discusses the importance of engaging with gender identity and the role of love in understanding it. He emphasizes the need for pastors to have mental and emotional intelligence and to ask questions that delve into a person's love and sense of belonging. Dr. do Vale also explores the influence of social media on gender identity and highlights the interconnectedness of various aspects of a person's life. He encourages pastors to engage people on the level of their loves and to prioritize simple practices of human care. Finally, he discusses the importance of balancing critical scholarship with faith.
Takeaways
Gender is an important topic that requires a theological approach.
A Christian theology of human love provides a way to understand and evaluate gendered goods in our world.
Gender is an identity formed by our loves, and we have a responsibility to love rightly.
The descriptive and normative tasks of understanding gender should be kept together.
The theological framework proposed by Dr. Do Vale can be applied in ministry and everyday life. Engaging with individuals' gender identity requires understanding their loves and sense of belonging.
Pastors should prioritize mental and emotional intelligence in their ministry.
Social media can tap into common objects of love and influence gender identity.
Gender identity is interconnected with various aspects of a person's life.
Engaging people on the level of their loves can reveal insights about their gender identity.
Recovering simple practices of human care is crucial for creating a sense of belonging in church.
Ministry should prioritize caring for the hearts of individuals.
Balancing critical scholarship and faith can lead to a more holistic approach to understanding gender identity.
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