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MaryB. Safrit's avatar

Thanks for sharing Steve's story. I deeply resonated with so much of it. As an openly queer Christian, I admire his honesty and perspective. I left my non-affirming church when I came out and the process of being released from membership was heart-breaking... unnecessarily so. Navigating any church as a queer person can be tricky, especially ones that are not clear about their policies regarding queer folks. I'm so encouraged to hear how Steve is doing now and that he is still able to experience God's love.

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Carlene Hill Byron's avatar

Then, on the flipside, I was excommunicated from a liberal church for expressing a traditional view of marriage, and failing to recognize that a gay friend was closeted, even in that inclusive setting. The church council, of which I was a member, met secretly and determined, I should not return. When I failed to comply, they threatened criminal trespass charges. All that to say: on this issue, there does not appear to be a “kind“ response in any kind of church

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