u/nkameleon

Hello,

It feels like a heartbreak. I rediscovered my faith recently and I was attending an evangelical church for about 2 months, I was not too much informed about different denominations. I made friends there, I met a potential lover, I was feeling at home. Until I asked the pastor what he was doing differently to end the suffering of the LGBTQ+ community throughout the world. I told him I was queer. He told me "I cannot lie in front of God and say I support you". Then slowly, he would blame me for every conflict that was going on in the church. One day I didn't attend church because I lost a loved one to suicide which is highly traumatic. He told me "you don't respect our time." No empathy for my loved one, no empathy for my family and I suffering through this event, no prayers.

I just needed to vent somewhere hoping I will now found an affirming church, I found out a cool one in the city where I live but going through becoming the scapegoat because I support and I am part of the LGBTQ+ community was honestly awful.

Turns out they're Christian too! 🎉

Hello,

I am looking for affirming resources whether it's documentaries, podcasts, books, videos. I recently rediscovered my faith and I want to avoid non-inclusive content. I do not have a particular denomination for now, so all content is welcomed.

Thank you 🙏

Hello,

I've been attending a non-affirming church for a while now, it never crossed my mind on how it could affect others in my life because I am still open to LGBTQ+ folks. Here's the thing, I am a cis woman and I met a trans guy. He is not religious but he is the kindest person ever, I really like talking to him.

I thought if it were to become more serious, I don't want him to be affected by religious bigotry. So I joined an online church, which is affirming. I am kind of sad I lost my community, but now more than ever I want my values to align with the church I am attending. I would be petrified if one day my future children were scared to come out as trans, or gay, because I attend a non-affirming church.

If there are any trans people here, would you feel more at ease with the decision I took?