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Christine P.'s avatar

The world, not just The United States, is so against anything and anyone who doesn’t fit into a mold of ‘how people SHOULD be’ that it is literally insane.

I will never understand why humans are so completely obsessed with power via the brutal oppression of marginalized communities that others are forced to live in fear because of personal autonomy and self identification.

It is cruel. It is frankly stupid, and I am tired of it. Human power is toxic. It is not Christlike and it is truly the devil’s playground.

I am SO grateful for places and people who are inclusive rather than evil and divisive. We could universally ALL use some peace and acceptance.

Thank you for exemplifying these positive qualities.

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Zach W. Lambert's avatar

It is so cruel and sometimes I think the cruelty is the point 😔

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Susan Martin's avatar

You made the very true point that rejecting others is harmful to the church and each of us individually. The body of Christ is more than just a metaphor. To me, it seems like the truth that we are all connected in ways we don't understand. We can not be whole without each other.

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Julie's avatar

Thanks, Zach

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Lori Schweers's avatar

Well-said, Zach.

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Linda Hoenigsberg's avatar

Thank you for this, Zach! ❤️

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Virgin Monk Boy's avatar

The fact that Pride still ruffles cassocks tells me we’re not done preaching the actual Gospel. If your Jesus can't handle two women dedicating their child or a trans deacon offering communion, your Jesus might be a colonial cosplay. Meanwhile, back in reality, love is winning—quietly, persistently, in churches like yours where baptismal waters don't come with purity tests.

To affirm is not to capitulate to culture—it’s to repent from centuries of sanctified cruelty. Y’all aren’t “going woke,” you’re waking up. And about time.

Blessings upon Halle, Danielle, their son, and every queer soul who dares to believe that God’s house might finally have room for them at the table and in the pulpit.

—Virgin Monk Boy 🕊️

(Recovering from compulsory celibacy and religious gatekeeping since forever)

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Matthew Skywalker's avatar

Thank you Zach! Could I get the reference for Father James Martin's quote? I'd like to use that in a post, but would like to reference him directly if possible.

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Nita D's avatar

Woo! Hitting nail on the head substack edition🔥

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