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Matthew 10:15 Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom
and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.
Romans 1:18-27 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against
all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in
unrighteousness; 19 Because that
which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it
unto them. 20
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are
clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his
eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 Because
that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were
thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was
darkened. 22
Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And
changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to
corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
24Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through
the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between
themselves: 25Who
changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature
more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
26For this
cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change
the natural use into that which is against nature: 27And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of
the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that
which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error
which was meet.
When it comes to the word of God, everyone wants
to spread the good news-even a transgender priest. As long as the message is
the same and uplifting, anyone should be able to deliver the word. Boston
University’s Episcopal Chaplain already made history by being one of the first
openly gay bishops to wear the cloth, but Reverend Dr. Cameron Partridge will
continue to make a name for himself by preaching at Washington National
Cathedral in Washington, DC.
Being the first to take the podium at the
historical church, Dr. Partridge is the first member of the LGBT (lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender) community to preside. Partridge will step in as a guest
preacher at the Canterbury pulpit on Sunday, June 22. According to Time, Partridge will be accompanied by other members
of LGBT community and read excerpts from the Bible.
Reverend Partridge comprises one of seven
history making openly transgender preachers in the Episcopal Church. He gained
notoriety when he was the first trans to become a chaplain at Boston University
in 2011. Being the first state to make same-sex marriage legal, it is no
surprise that Massachusetts does not turn away members of the LGBT from
breaking past taboos. His transition to chaplain helped pave the way for a sign
on change within the Episcopal Church and resulted in the addition of
non-discrimination for gender identity and expression to the canons within the
church.
Although Partridge has become a revolutionary,
in his own way, he did not find the “coming-out” process as easy. The reverend
did not admit to his bishop that he was in the process of transitioning from a
female to a male until being ordained as a priest. His admittance to his bishop
Reverend M. Thomas Shaw was only met with support. To this day, Boston’s
Cathedral Church of St. Paul still holds a memorial service for transgendered
youth and adolescences on the International Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Since the passing of the same-sex marriage laws
in Washington, DC, times have changed to become a more gay-friendly area. This
change in service is well welcomed by the dean of the cathedral, Gary Hall and
is a positive example of future changes that may take place in the future at
the church. Hall has always been an advocate for the gay community in the
church. Following the Supreme Court’s historical decision to reject the Defense
of Marriage Act in 2013, Hall has been started a policy of blessing same-sex
marriages.
With so many changes taking place, there is
still opposition from those in the Christian community. Transgender members are
reported to still meet some hostility when entering the church or seeking
membership. According to Chris Paige of Transfaith, a nonprofit organization
focusing on the issues of faith and religion in the trans community, many
transgendered members feel segregated or alone when walking into a church that
still claims to be accepting of all walks of life. Paige is enthusiastic about
the transgendered priest’s history making decision to provide a sermon and
hopes that this will help bring light to the cause.
By Tyler Cole
Sources:
WJLA
Huffington Post
TIME
WJLA
Huffington Post
TIME
As the Lord has spoken it. The last days are worst then the days of Sodom and Gomorrha. In those days they were doing the same acts of sin, and God destroyed Sodom. What you Are seeing today are the last days. The world are excepting the sins, and ignoring God's word.
Isaiah 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and
good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter
for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
Pastor Rolando Ramos
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