Queer Clicks: July 22, 2017 | Could This Ancient Porn Change The Way We Think About Christianity And Homosexuality?, There’s A Podcast Devoted To Reading Gay Pulp Novels Out Loud , & Other News

Could This Ancient Porn Change The Way We Think About Christianity And Homosexuality?

“The preserved ruins of the city of Pompeii are a treasure trove for those interested in learning more about the ancient Roman empire. And one British Christian leader is convinced that Pompeii provides important lessons for Christians ― particularly those who want to use the Bible to persecute queer people.

The Rev. Canon Steve Chalke is a prominent evangelical Christian from the United Kingdom. In a video created for the Oasis Open Church Network, an organization Chalke heads that advocates for LGBTQ inclusion, Chalke preaches about the importance of understanding the context in which the Bible was written. ” Huffington Post

There’s A Podcast Devoted To Reading Gay Pulp Novels Out Loud

“Decades before Pornhub, gay men had to find prurient release in pulp novels with lurid titles like Hollywood Homo and Senator Swish. Now an effort is underway to revive these lost classics—both for their camp appeal and their role in LGBT cultural history. Maitland McDonagh even launched an imprint, 120 Days Books, to get some of these titles back in circulation.” New Now Next

The First Trailer For Hyper-Erotic Gay Drama “Beach Rats” Is Here

“The first trailer for Eliza Hittman’s highly anticipated Beach Rats finally came out today, and it’s doing as good a job at enticing us to see the film as a recent Daily Beast feature, which hailed the movie as “the rare gay drama, and maybe the next wave of queer storytelling, that makes you feel uncomfortable.”

Set in Coney Island, the movie centers around Frankie (played by model-turned-actor Harris Dickinson), a closeted teen who compulsively cruises gay hookup sites. The performance, according to Daily Beast, was “one of the most grueling, sensual, and captivating star turns at Sundance. And certainly one of the most enticingly naked.” ” Queerty

In Your Face Shoe Edititorial By Emilio Tini

“Photograph by Emilio Tini in collaboration with Icarius” Accidental Bear