23-12-2014, 01:33 PM
ClaraKay,
I believe you're right about being the catalyst that changes and educates the Christian church. I DON'T believe that TG is a choice or a sin and that God loves us the way we are and perhaps even, very intentionally, selected some many things from the "feminine bin" when he assembled us. I like who I am. Still, it's not going to be easy to bear the rejection from those you thought you could depend on and others who are too self righteous. Thanks for the encouragement. I wish I was as bright and cheery as you are about your transition
...I'll have a look at the video later.
b.Rose,
What you've said in both your posts is spot on with what I expect and hear from my local transgender friends and support groups - those who have been through the tangled trail I'm on. The more I hear and the more people who say it, gives me the confidence to believe with stronger conviction that in the end, it will be good too. Different than life is for me now but better in unexpected ways and hopefully likewise for all (maybe most) who are attached to me in some way.
About my church... There ARE good people in it including our pastors but it's hard to meet people and especially now that I'm between genders in the way I think and look. It could get worse if we really start looking like a lesbian couple but God might have some amazing stuff in store for us there as mentioned above. I don't think any good would come from hiding in another church that is already accepting of TG persons. I guess I'm a glutton for punishment when it comes to my faith. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!!! I highly value them.
I believe you're right about being the catalyst that changes and educates the Christian church. I DON'T believe that TG is a choice or a sin and that God loves us the way we are and perhaps even, very intentionally, selected some many things from the "feminine bin" when he assembled us. I like who I am. Still, it's not going to be easy to bear the rejection from those you thought you could depend on and others who are too self righteous. Thanks for the encouragement. I wish I was as bright and cheery as you are about your transition
...I'll have a look at the video later.
b.Rose,
What you've said in both your posts is spot on with what I expect and hear from my local transgender friends and support groups - those who have been through the tangled trail I'm on. The more I hear and the more people who say it, gives me the confidence to believe with stronger conviction that in the end, it will be good too. Different than life is for me now but better in unexpected ways and hopefully likewise for all (maybe most) who are attached to me in some way.
About my church... There ARE good people in it including our pastors but it's hard to meet people and especially now that I'm between genders in the way I think and look. It could get worse if we really start looking like a lesbian couple but God might have some amazing stuff in store for us there as mentioned above. I don't think any good would come from hiding in another church that is already accepting of TG persons. I guess I'm a glutton for punishment when it comes to my faith. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!!! I highly value them.