Queer theology recognises the existence of oppression of queer people in the Church and society at large. It recognises that ignorance and hatred often lie at the heart of oppression. It also recognises that the Church (and organised religion in general) has done a lot to encourage such oppression in the past, and that elements of the Church still encourage such oppression.

Queer theology contributes to ending the ignorance that allows one person to paint another as Other. It sees itself in the role of being the prophetic voice to the Church, so that the Church is called to continually re-examine its teaching, belief and practice in the light of the experience of men and women, and the light of the Gospel - which is a gift to all people regardless of their race, sex, sexuality or creed.

Queer theology affirms that we move toward God in and through our relationships with other people.