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This is a gay that the Lord has made.
For God’s sake love yourself.Love. This.
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OH MY GOODNESS I. i think i’m convinced i’m being watched over by a guardian angel
i mean……….. the thing is my parents always go on about god and how they protect us and do. pretty much all what i believe a guardian angel does. which is why i’m like ???????????? i don’t wanna not believe in god
Honestly, a thing happened when I was younger I was an atheist for a while. Then I warmed up to it and was agnostic. After going on mission trips I’ve become 100% sure of my beliefs ((naturally, I don’t mention them much unless asked because I respect other people’s right to choose what they believe)).
I think for me the thing is like… I refuse to believe life is random chances. There’s no way the stars just align and things work out like that. It’s like throwing a deck of cards in the air and expecting them to land in order by suit and number- it’s just not like that.
Like I said, for a while I just believed because I didn’t want to think life was just a meaningless roulette. After the two mission trips I went on, it really solidified my faith in God.
Thank you! It definitely is refreshing- even in WA state ((a very liberal state)) has a lot of churches that are less than welcoming to LGBT+ people- to find a community that openly welcomes LGBT+ people and even recognizes and respects the other religions of the world!
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Oh!!! In positive news amidst the stress, I found a church to attend after I get settled in my apartment. I emailed them, asking about how they feel towards LGBT+ plus, stating how I am a non-binary person.
“Welcome! Yes, we are totally welcoming to all persons, regardless of their sexual or gender identity; we’ve got people serving and worshipping all over the church, from the Board to the staff to volunteers and congregants, from a variety of orientations and identities. So on that note, you’re totally welcome and, I’m sure, will find many welcoming individuals here for you to befriend.
We are considered a non-denominational Christian faith, and do affirm the validity of all spiritual paths. This particular Unity church displays tapestries and altars of 12 major world spiritual paths in our Sanctuary as a visual affirmation and honoring of this belief.”
I’m so happy- I haven’t been to church in years. I can’t wait; I’m so excited to have found such a community. OuO
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Church shuts down homophobic vandals in colourful style
The doors of Wedgewood Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, were dubbed with the words “F*gs Are Pedos” and a sign outside – which read “LGBT Equality” – was also covered in paint.
However, rather than let the hatred bother them, the congregation came together – holding a service focused on community, equality and acceptance.
Volunteers and church workers then proceeded to paint over the graffiti – in colourful rainbow paint.
A service sheet published on the church’s Facebook page showed the touching welcome to the event read.
“Welcome to you if you are female or male or some of each, gay or straight or some of each, black or brown or white or a mix of each, old or young or middle-aged, rich or broke or barely surviving or middle class, doubting or believing or some of each or one or the other depending on what is going on in your life or the world.
“Wedgwood Church is a community of curious and creative spiritual seekers, striving to learn and embody the way of Jesus and other religious leaders, striving to love and do justice for all people. Welcome!”
I found a church that seems promising- I emailed them and asked about their beliefs regarding variant gender identities and sexual orientations. Fingers crossed- it’s only about thirty minutes away from where I’ll be living.
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I actually don’t talk about it much, but I am staunchly Christian. That seems to surprise some people; the reason I don’t get preachy on here, though, is simply because this isn’t a platform that seems super receptive to that. I won’t share my experiences and my religion unless people want to hear it- if I’m asked about it I LOVE talking about it, but if people do not want to hear about it, I won’t force any of my beliefs upon them. I suppose the other reason is that queer communities tend to hold disdain towards religion ((Christianity specifically)) because of how awfully most churches treat queer identities- that’s valid, and because of that I don’t try to bring religion into queer spaces, again, unless asked.
On on that team too. # lgbt Christain
//high fives//
Heck yeah! I actually need to find a church once I move out- I haven’t been to church in years because all the ones in my approximate area aren’t…. the most accepting. I kind of have ill feelings towards most church communities, but once I’m in a new town I’m hoping to find more positive experience with the church.
Oh, heh heh, true. Been meaning to go to a service, but, Lord knows I can’t get up that early on a Sunday :3
Oh, that’s true! I need to find an 11:00 or later service- maybe a Saturday night service? Who knows- I really need to get back into my spiritual life, because I’ve let it grow really weak. v.v;;;; I definitely need to work on that!
I think I’ll do a google search and see if there are any queer-friendly churches near my uni…. there should be, I’m going to a very liberal college in a very liberal area. XD
(Source: justaprinceofthegalaxy)
I actually don’t talk about it much, but I am staunchly Christian. That seems to surprise some people; the reason I don’t get preachy on here, though, is simply because this isn’t a platform that seems super receptive to that. I won’t share my experiences and my religion unless people want to hear it- if I’m asked about it I LOVE talking about it, but if people do not want to hear about it, I won’t force any of my beliefs upon them. I suppose the other reason is that queer communities tend to hold disdain towards religion ((Christianity specifically)) because of how awfully most churches treat queer identities- that’s valid, and because of that I don’t try to bring religion into queer spaces, again, unless asked.
On on that team too. # lgbt Christain
//high fives//
Heck yeah! I actually need to find a church once I move out- I haven’t been to church in years because all the ones in my approximate area aren’t…. the most accepting. I kind of have ill feelings towards most church communities, but once I’m in a new town I’m hoping to find more positive experience with the church.
(Source: justaprinceofthegalaxy)
I actually don’t talk about it much, but I am staunchly Christian. That seems to surprise some people; the reason I don’t get preachy on here, though, is simply because this isn’t a platform that seems super receptive to that. I won’t share my experiences and my religion unless people want to hear it- if I’m asked about it I LOVE talking about it, but if people do not want to hear about it, I won’t force any of my beliefs upon them. I suppose the other reason is that queer communities tend to hold disdain towards religion ((Christianity specifically)) because of how awfully most churches treat queer identities- that’s valid, and because of that I don’t try to bring religion into queer spaces, again, unless asked.
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Power For Life, Daily Devotional, August 29th
“For whoever is not against you is for you.” -Luke 9:50
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