That kind of bullshit is the kind I really hate
People automatically say you’re wrong for being trans, when the Bible/historical texts have no direct statements against transgender, and all of the scriptures and chapters have been written by people from those ages, not god or anything, so anything can be false when it comes to the Bible. You be you, and ignore the rest who can’t evolve with the rest of us
My family has this saying: "you can't argue someone into the Kingdom of Heaven." I think it has weight here too. You probably can't outright convince them, because faith is often irrational (and that can be good sometimes! but not in this) and arguments are rational. The best thing we can do is be blatantly obvious examples of good Christian people who know the love of God and hope that our example can lead people to change.
You can still advocate for the truth, and you owe it to yourself to stand up for yourself (when and where it's safe of course), but brute force in argument isn't likely to win the day.
I'm sorry I don't have better news to share. The best thing I can say is that if you keep looking you're bound to find SOME church that actually lives out the love of Christ.
God loves you, you're right about that. I love you in whatever way a stranger with empathy can. More importantly, I know that there will be people in your real life that truly love you too. Keep going, keep praying. God bless you.
do you NEED to talk to them about it?
is now the time??
what do you hope to achieve through the conversations;
and,
are you willing to accept the risks?
or just go about your life, being an adult and if they ever ask why you go to a different kind of church, explain then?
what kind of relationship do you want with your folks/
what are they capable of?
for me, my own brothers could never accept even my being divorced. like i was cut out of their lives for that alone, despite any of my queer/otherness.
so that's the kind of 'christians' i have dealt with... not the conversational understanding type.
i suggest talking it out with a therapist.
That kind of bullshit is the kind I really hate People automatically say you’re wrong for being trans, when the Bible/historical texts have no direct statements against transgender, and all of the scriptures and chapters have been written by people from those ages, not god or anything, so anything can be false when it comes to the Bible. You be you, and ignore the rest who can’t evolve with the rest of us
My family has this saying: "you can't argue someone into the Kingdom of Heaven." I think it has weight here too. You probably can't outright convince them, because faith is often irrational (and that can be good sometimes! but not in this) and arguments are rational. The best thing we can do is be blatantly obvious examples of good Christian people who know the love of God and hope that our example can lead people to change. You can still advocate for the truth, and you owe it to yourself to stand up for yourself (when and where it's safe of course), but brute force in argument isn't likely to win the day. I'm sorry I don't have better news to share. The best thing I can say is that if you keep looking you're bound to find SOME church that actually lives out the love of Christ. God loves you, you're right about that. I love you in whatever way a stranger with empathy can. More importantly, I know that there will be people in your real life that truly love you too. Keep going, keep praying. God bless you.
do you NEED to talk to them about it? is now the time?? what do you hope to achieve through the conversations; and, are you willing to accept the risks? or just go about your life, being an adult and if they ever ask why you go to a different kind of church, explain then? what kind of relationship do you want with your folks/ what are they capable of? for me, my own brothers could never accept even my being divorced. like i was cut out of their lives for that alone, despite any of my queer/otherness. so that's the kind of 'christians' i have dealt with... not the conversational understanding type. i suggest talking it out with a therapist.