Celebrating the Divine Within Us
Jack Chanek encourages queer men to explore their spirituality and find connections to something larger than themselves.
Host: Julian Crosson-Hill
Guest: Jack Chanek
Jack Chanek discusses the importance of queer spirituality and the celebration of queerness in spiritual spaces. He shares his own journey of coming out as both queer and Wiccan and emphasizes the need for supportive and inclusive communities. Jack also talks about the evolution of Gardnerian Wicca and the changing attitudes towards gender roles within the tradition. He highlights the unique characteristics of the modern goddess and the influence of Joseph Campbell on the understanding of myths. Jack encourages queer men to explore their spirituality and find connections to something larger than themselves.
Key Points:
- Queer spirituality celebrates and uplifts queerness, rather than merely tolerating it.
- Gardnerian Wicca has evolved over time, with some covens being more inclusive and accepting of queer members.
- The modern goddess is a distinct deity that has taken on a life of her own, influenced by various historical and magical practices.
- Queer men are drawn to the goddess because they often feel excluded by patriarchal religions and societal norms.
- Queer spirituality offers a sense of transcendence and connection to something larger than oneself.
Quotes:
“Queerness is already a magic of its own kind.”
“Queerness is already a magic of its own kind.”
“The goddess is a real specific modern deity who has taken on a life of her own.”
“Queer men are drawn to witchcraft and goddess spirituality because they don’t fit comfortably in the established order of things.”
“Surround yourself with people who will love and support you for who you are in what you’re doing.”
“Queer men have the ability to step outside of convention and see things from an outsider perspective.”
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