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Dec. '11

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mindscourge | liveship | xxboy

When I was in Boston this weekend I took my friend to Copley Square because it has, in my experience, two of the most beautiful churches in the country. Outside of Old South Church (a United Church of Christ church), there was this sign. Big. And it was amazing how great I felt to see Trans on there. I imagine it would be the same for someone who was homeless or a recovering addict or bisexual or something else that people often judge you for - or who had an identity that has made other religious communities abandon you or shame you. It also wasn’t just listed with things that are “problems” or difficult. It was listed with Male and Female, with Nerd and Cool Kid… I just think this sign is so powerful and I wanted to share it with everyone.

I like the idea of a church saying directly and publicly “Hey you’re trans (and this and this and that) and you’re ‘beloved.’”

“Beloved” brought tears to my eyes.

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    I’m crying. I just love this so much. This is my religion.
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    Copying someone else’s tag because it says everything I’d like to say: #this is the jesus I believe in #this is the...
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    I am not very religious but I am proud to say that this church is the same sect of protestantism I was raised in (united...
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    they’re doing it right.
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    i mean, i’m in france right now, and i don’t attend church anymore, but my church back home (gateway) is exactly like...
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    this bring tears to my eyes.
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