Seeing with the heart : a documentary film that explores origins of guilt among gay christians

Abstract

Many gay Christians these days feel as if they need to choose to be either gay or Christian. Verses in the Bible' condemn homosexuality, and so guilt, shame, and denial are often experienced among gay Christians in particular, especially if they have nonaccepting parents. If a gay Christian believes that God does not accept their gay identity, then they will be confused as to who they are.

As a gay Christian myself, I have felt in conflict with my identity throughout my life. Initially, I began this paper in conjunction with a documentary I made about a relationship. I had with another woman. In the documentary, I explore this issue of identity and religion, and I seek to find answers as to where exactly my guilt could have stemmed from. Making the film was a journey I took to find peace with my faith and orientation. In this paper, I will explain how I have changed and pinpointed my guiit throughout the process of making this documentary entitled, Seeing with the Heart.

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Thesis Completion

2009

Semester

Spring

Advisor

Mills, Lisa

Degree

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

College

College of Arts and Humanities

Degree Program

History

Subjects

Arts and Humanities -- Dissertations, Academic;Dissertations, Academic -- Arts and Humanities

Format

Print

Identifier

DP0022398

Language

English

Access Status

Open Access

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Document Type

Honors in the Major Thesis

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