Transgender inclusion? World’s major religions take varying stances
@Graci Interesting article, thanks for sharing. I am a member of the "United" Methodist Church, which is very, very divided. My own church is affirming, and we are in the minority as we are welcoming of every one of God's beloved children.
@wolfwoman <nods> My lesbian cousin (in-law) is the associate pastor in a UMC church in Michigan. It's an amazing divide. Some people aren't pleased that LGBTQ folk are accepted and extremely beside themselves having queer clergy.
@Graci Sad, but true. I sought out a reconciling UMC when we first moved here 7 years ago. There aren't many in MD
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Then my friend from there became part time pastor of a different UMC and I followed them there. They/he is queer and the congregation has folx of every type. I love it. But the church is definitely splitting, sadly.
@wolfwoman My cousin says she expects a full split in the future. While it's traumatic for members, people cannot be expected to restrict their own growth (social or spiritual) in lieu of politics.
@Graci @wolfwoman @stueytheround
I agree. The split will probably happen in the next couple of years.