“Divine Darkness: Ghost, Satanic Symbolism, and Queer Theology”

In this powerful episode of Queer Church, we enter a cathedral lit by distortion pedals, candlelight, and sacred defiance. Join us as we explore the theatrical and theological world of the band Ghost—a Swedish rock phenomenon known for its satanic imagery, anti-papal stage personas, and deeply subversive take on organized religion.

But this isn’t just a podcast about music. It’s a sermon for the outcast. A liturgy for the excommunicated. A meditation on what it means to find holiness in places the Church has called unholy.

We unpacks Ghost’s dark aesthetics and flips them into a powerful queer theology—one that embraces ambiguity, questions authority, and dares to find the sacred in satire. Along the way, we reflect on:

• The theology of performance and parody
• Queer embodiment and ritual in spiritual spaces
• What Ghost reveals about exclusion, power, and the divine
• How LGBTQ+ people can reclaim symbols once used to shame them

Featuring scripture, personal stories, and the soundscape of spiritual rebellion, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt both too queer for church and too spiritual for the void.

👻✨ Whether you’re a fan of Ghost, a seeker of inclusive faith, or just curious about how drag, darkness, and divine mischief can all meet at the altar—this episode is for you.