![]() ![]() The Bible tells us to not hide our light under a bushel. But I Am Cait, which layers glamour with activism, and heart with humor, shows that some of us have moments in which we are just a tad more fabulous than others. ![]() We are all worthy and equal in the eyes of a loving God. Compassion is never wasted, but condemnation can kill. Those who struggle in their own hearts to make sense of trans people in a spiritual context can remind themselves that the point is not to approve without question, but to understand. God is calling us to dedicate ourselves and resources to supporting trans youth, especially those of color, before more of their invaluable lives are taken from us.” The cries of these vulnerable youth should awaken us all, as they have awakened Caitlyn. During her recent ESPY speech Caitlyn lived out her Christian faith by speaking passionately about those still ignored, rejected, and even killed in our communities - trans youth. John Russell Stanger, executive director of Parity, an organization that helps LGBT people reconcile issues of faith and identity, says, “Caitlyn Jenner inviting us to witness her transition is a gift because she allows us to see how our Creator has been quietly at work in her life all along. Jes Kast-Keat of West End Collegiate Church in New York. “Caitlyn Jenner reminds us of the freedom in courageous truth telling,” says the Rev. I Am Cait is a groundbreaking example of dragging a taboo subject into the light with respect and an aim toward social progress, and the show’s clear theme of personal liberation is inspiring. The winner gets: Absolutely nothing.īut what we really need to do as people of faith, is to engage in moments of disagreement with tact and compassion. I suppose we could turn God-splaining into a sporting event, where we just shout Scripture at each other until someone collapses from frustration and exhaustion. Sounds civil enough, but the debate around whether being transgender is part of God’s plan or a willful deviation from it can get ugly - particularly in social media, with either side posting, “But the Bible says…” and, most likely, deteriorating from there into the online equivalent of “well, bless your heart” rictus grins. ![]()
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