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Do you think there’s a special Venn diagram slice of trauma for people who have experienced religious trauma in a queer body? As a bi person, yes, yes, yes. I think my experience is a huge reason I'm so passionate about inclusive spiritual spaces. Lately, I've been trying to write more about my experiences, and it's been great but heavy work. I know I say this a lot, but I really appreciate your writing and work!

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I resonate with that! I too feel passionate about creating (and exclusively taking part in, lol) inclusive spiritual spaces. No one deserves to feel the shame and self-loathing that evangelical queer people often feel. On the other hand, I also think it was a catalyst to an earlier exit out of conservative evangelicalism, so there’s that...

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I love that perspective!

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A resounding yes.

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A dear friend, pursuing ordination in the Methodist church, was basically told - maybe you just don’t belong here - by leadership. Her deep and abiding love for God and people was the only thing that kept her in that space as long as she was and my heart breaks for the countless people traumatized by dogma.

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😭😭 That's so sad. I'm amazed she was able to still stay as long as she was. I'm so sorry for her (and all the others who share similar stories!)

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It’s so courageous and wonderful you are writing about and visibly supporting LGBTQIA+ in a conservative small town, Christine! Kudos for making a difference!

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