This is not Christianity. As a Christian I am a *follower of Christ*, and NOWHERE in the Bible did Jesus ever act anything like this. It's heartbreaking and disgusting. I don't understand how they cannot see that they will be held accountable for their sin of blasphemy, and it will be worse than whatever sins they're accusing anyone else of. God is love, period. Anyone acting out of hatred is not following His commandments.
While I'm not a Christian I did take a year of Religious Studies in college and I absolutely remember how well the description of the Pharisees relates to these anti-trans so-called "Christians" and others who use their religious beliefs to abuse people.
These people need to read Matthew 23 and really think about Jesus is saying when he condemns the Pharisees and hypocrites. But we all know they don't actually READ the Bible. They just use it as a cudgel against those they hate.
This is called the “no true Scotsman defense”. They are self-described Christians, and the sooner y’all recognize this and reckon with it in your own religious circles the better we’ll be. Accusing them of not being Christian only serves to deny any accountability on the centuries of hate and discrimination done by all manner of Christians.
They are Christian. Go clean your house if this fact bothers you. Or leave. I did.
I’m so relieved to hear that SOMEONE is out there having fun and is happy! Truly! I haven’t had a vacation in 5+ years and man do I need one. I think if I went to Europe rn tho, I wouldn’t come back!
My god, this current timeline we’re all stuck in is awful and horrifying…
What gross, mentally deranged criminals and enemies of democracy. I wish their god did exist to unleash righteous fury on them for their abhorrent nature.
Only time Lucifer is mention in older Bibles was some king and Jesus.
Lucifer means light bringing. AKA Venus because is lite up as the morning sun started to rise.
So, in conclusion transgender people are closer to Jesus as we bring light. Thanks to the uniformed fake Christian OH elected official for connecting the dots for other.
Spread the word and thank them if you live in their district.
I have yet to encounter a single Christian who understands the history of biblical text well enough to comprehend that the biblical pretext for anti-LGBTQ hatred was manufactured in the second half of the 20th century after a new translation KJVR version published in the US in 1951.
Where's the lie tho? Trans people shine a bright light on every single equality gap that exists, top to bottom, which proves it doesn't matter who or what you are, you can become who you were meant to be. It completely invalidates the mentality every single racist, sexist 'superiority from birth et al' complex a person can have. That's why all these people are so against it or can't understand it. It shakes the foundations of our society from Capitalism, to The Patriarchy, to organized religion itself, to their cores. They are all built on inequality based on birth.
We are the apple. We are the word. The whisper inviting humanity to take a bite and open their fucking eyes.
On the "Red State Religions" segment of the excellent podcast "Straight White American Jesus," they recently featured a Kentucky Jewish woman's lawsuit against the abortion ban on the grounds that it violated her religious freedom. She wanted IVF, but couldn't get it because of how the law defines embryos as people. She argued that Judaism and conservative Christianity define the beginning of life differently so she should be free to use her own faith's definition. It's currently on appeal. Perhaps trans people can bring Religious Freedom Restoration Act claims about gender-affirming care!
Interesting as I would have called Gary Click the devil but there are so many devils in our Ohio legislator group that it’s hard to just single one out!
Well that's nice. The passage in Isaiah is talking about the king of Babylon, not the devil. "Lucifer" as the devil wasn't a concept until we get to Roman Christianity. The tale of "Satan's fall from heaven" isn't even from the Bible. This guy doesn't even understand his own religious texts.
Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my name , oh yeah. This is the sweetest thing they have ever said about us. It’s all myths, who cares? Don’t get your panties in a bunch now.
Erin, thank you for your immense emotional and intellectual labour keeping us informed and clear about the situation for Trans and gender-diverse people in the US. You are a remarkable source of intelligence and a brilliant writer. I owe you a debt of gratitude - go well. My love to you from the UK.
Whatever happened to Martin Luther’s “everyone their own priest before god?”
When you combine that with Saint Gaga’s “Born This Way” it becomes clear that god herself wants me to be trans 🤷🏻♀️
This is not Christianity. As a Christian I am a *follower of Christ*, and NOWHERE in the Bible did Jesus ever act anything like this. It's heartbreaking and disgusting. I don't understand how they cannot see that they will be held accountable for their sin of blasphemy, and it will be worse than whatever sins they're accusing anyone else of. God is love, period. Anyone acting out of hatred is not following His commandments.
They are not Christian, they are Latter Day Pharisee. They happily put Bronze Age Witch Doctors in place of Christ's example.
You are absolutely right. My son called them Pharisees just the other day. Idol-worshipping and saying it's in the Name of Jesus.
While I'm not a Christian I did take a year of Religious Studies in college and I absolutely remember how well the description of the Pharisees relates to these anti-trans so-called "Christians" and others who use their religious beliefs to abuse people.
These people need to read Matthew 23 and really think about Jesus is saying when he condemns the Pharisees and hypocrites. But we all know they don't actually READ the Bible. They just use it as a cudgel against those they hate.
This is called the “no true Scotsman defense”. They are self-described Christians, and the sooner y’all recognize this and reckon with it in your own religious circles the better we’ll be. Accusing them of not being Christian only serves to deny any accountability on the centuries of hate and discrimination done by all manner of Christians.
They are Christian. Go clean your house if this fact bothers you. Or leave. I did.
I loathe this guy. He's only got 3 options though to accept based on the "science" people scream about when it comes to us.
- Mary was intersex (only way for Jesus to get a y chromosome)
- jesus was a trans man
- the entire religion was made up to control weak minded people
Outside of that you have no other options that fit the science.
We know option three to be a fact. As for one and two, definitely food for thought.
Fascist projection is really getting old, always was!
Just returned from Italy and Spain. God, American men are pathetic!
You could've just gone to NYC and had the same experience. Nobody cares if you're trans here.
You’re right, I could have but let’s just say that my stay in Marbella was transformative and the experience was beyond my wildest dreams.
I’m so relieved to hear that SOMEONE is out there having fun and is happy! Truly! I haven’t had a vacation in 5+ years and man do I need one. I think if I went to Europe rn tho, I wouldn’t come back!
My god, this current timeline we’re all stuck in is awful and horrifying…
I went with my sister. I would not be surprised if she moved to Spain in the next 6 mos. This is exhausting. Hope you can get a real break soon.
Well, I'm glad you had a good time in Marbella! Sorry if I dissuaded you from NYC; we'd love to have you over!
I’d love to come to NYC. Just had such a lovely time in Marbella. Hoping I can do both!
As I said, we'd love to have you over!
What gross, mentally deranged criminals and enemies of democracy. I wish their god did exist to unleash righteous fury on them for their abhorrent nature.
They are kind of making a mockery of the whole “thou shalt not bear false witness…” thing!
Details and truth never have been their strengths.
I actually prefer to be called Luciferette.
I wonder if Republicans will honor Pope Leo's new name?
Only if he goes back to wearing pants.
Lucifer was non binary lol
Maybe that's why I always say "give the devil THEIR due"…then again, I'm Jewish and don't really believe in a Christian devil…
Cool!!! No, really I mean this is great news
Only time Lucifer is mention in older Bibles was some king and Jesus.
Lucifer means light bringing. AKA Venus because is lite up as the morning sun started to rise.
So, in conclusion transgender people are closer to Jesus as we bring light. Thanks to the uniformed fake Christian OH elected official for connecting the dots for other.
Spread the word and thank them if you live in their district.
I have yet to encounter a single Christian who understands the history of biblical text well enough to comprehend that the biblical pretext for anti-LGBTQ hatred was manufactured in the second half of the 20th century after a new translation KJVR version published in the US in 1951.
Where's the lie tho? Trans people shine a bright light on every single equality gap that exists, top to bottom, which proves it doesn't matter who or what you are, you can become who you were meant to be. It completely invalidates the mentality every single racist, sexist 'superiority from birth et al' complex a person can have. That's why all these people are so against it or can't understand it. It shakes the foundations of our society from Capitalism, to The Patriarchy, to organized religion itself, to their cores. They are all built on inequality based on birth.
We are the apple. We are the word. The whisper inviting humanity to take a bite and open their fucking eyes.
On the "Red State Religions" segment of the excellent podcast "Straight White American Jesus," they recently featured a Kentucky Jewish woman's lawsuit against the abortion ban on the grounds that it violated her religious freedom. She wanted IVF, but couldn't get it because of how the law defines embryos as people. She argued that Judaism and conservative Christianity define the beginning of life differently so she should be free to use her own faith's definition. It's currently on appeal. Perhaps trans people can bring Religious Freedom Restoration Act claims about gender-affirming care!
Yes! In Judaism we have seven or eight genders! This is basically state-imposed Christianity which makes a mockery of the First Amendment…
That’s awesome! And thx for mentioning the podcast by name so I can go look it up and listen!
Interesting as I would have called Gary Click the devil but there are so many devils in our Ohio legislator group that it’s hard to just single one out!
Sadly true.
Well that's nice. The passage in Isaiah is talking about the king of Babylon, not the devil. "Lucifer" as the devil wasn't a concept until we get to Roman Christianity. The tale of "Satan's fall from heaven" isn't even from the Bible. This guy doesn't even understand his own religious texts.
Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my name , oh yeah. This is the sweetest thing they have ever said about us. It’s all myths, who cares? Don’t get your panties in a bunch now.
The GOP can't help but make us trans people sound cool AF.
I love that you continue to call it Twitter. Keep it up!
I call it Xitter with the "X" being pronounced as an "sh" sound as they do in Mexico.
Same here, Brianna. I don't care what anyone else thinks, it's a little joy that I've decided I deserve. I love pronouncing "xitter".
He is Lucifer
Erin, thank you for your immense emotional and intellectual labour keeping us informed and clear about the situation for Trans and gender-diverse people in the US. You are a remarkable source of intelligence and a brilliant writer. I owe you a debt of gratitude - go well. My love to you from the UK.