1. Presented by Patrick Dunlap, BSSW Student
Brief introduction about me, why I’m interested in this topic.
Understanding Queer/Trans Identity and Faith: An Intersectional Approach
Presented by Patrick Dunlap, BSSW Student

2. Searching For Answers Fall 2015: Booklet
Spring 2016: RCAF presentation
Fall 2016: Macro presentation and research project
Talk about project last year, RCAF, Fall 2016 projects, now. Not a question, but a conversation.

3. What I have learned Identity compatibility and conflict
Resources and community
Outcomes of the projects
People exist at the intersections even if you don’t understand it/want to acknowledge it
We MUST have conversations about this (statistics)

4. Trapped at the intersections
Lack of inclusion in both faith-based groups and queer/trans organizations
Queer/trans identity does not preclude one from having a faith-based identity, and vice versa
Affirming churches are great, but this project hopes to reach ALL individuals at these intersections
Problem of two sides: no inclusion vs. blind inclusion

5. Where do we go from here? This is not a question, it is a conversation
There will never be one answer
Critically examine biases and preconceived notions
Synthesize what I learned from my two projects, talk about NEO

6. -Broderick Greer, Jan 7, Gay Christian Network Conference
“If theology can be used to oppress, murder, and brutalize women, black people, trans people, queer people, bisexual people, and people with disabilities; then why can’t theology be used to liberate us, dignify us, and renew us?”
-Broderick Greer, Jan 7, Gay Christian Network Conference

7. Thank you!
Questions?