Queer Theologian and sacred art historian Rev. Kittridge Cherry asks on her blog, “What if Christ met Krishna? Christ and Krishna are two of the greatest teachers of love that the world has ever known. Would they speak of love, even make love?
Many have noticed the similarities between Christ and the Hindu deity Krishna, but imagine the two god-men as gay lovers.
Those who value love, sexuality, and interfaith dialogue may find enlightenment by imagining an erotic encounter between Jesus and Krishna.”
Rev. Cherry continues, “Jesus called himself a shepherd and Krishna herded cattle, but both healed the sick, worked miracles,s and forgave enemies.
Krishna is portrayed as a fantastic lover who is all-attractive to men as well as women.
The idea of a queer Jesus shocks and offends some traditional Christians, but it can be liberating for LGBTQ people and our allies. The pansexual Krishna may play the same role among Hindus.
People throughout history have pictured Jesus looking like one of them: black Jesus in Africa, white Jesus in the West, and Jesus who looks Asian or Latin American in those parts of the world. It’s OK to add queer Christ to the mix because he taught love for all and embodied God’s wildly inclusive love for everyone, including sexual minorities.
Gay Jesus images are needed now because conservatives are using religious rhetoric to justify discrimination against queer people.”
Rev. Cherry asks, “Would sparks fly if these two great teachers of love did meet? If Jesus and Krishna met, would there be conflict or kisses?”
The Queer God Squad considers the questions.
