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Oh God I'm Gay: Drew PhoenixOn the second episode of AfterEllen.com's newest limited series video blog Oh God I'm Gay, Drew Phoenix talks about his experience as a transgender pastor at a United Methodist Church.
Drew discusses details on a convention where he'll be dealing with protests and petitions from those who are strongly opposed to transgender people being part of the church. Oh God I'm Gay: Episode 2
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Drew Phoenix
Thank you
Thank you for the vlog and
You are a blessing!
Thanks, Drew, for sharing your life and your message with us. While it is difficult to hear that the LGBT community has been fractured by transgender issues, I am happy to witness your courage, your faith and your light toward healing. You are truly blessed, and a blessing to us all. Keep the faith!
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I'm an easily sarcastic atheist... but this guy seems to be truly awesome.
Good luck with everything you do, Drew !
( this vlog is very interesting, even for an audience like me :) )
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>> ( this vlog is very interesting, even for an audience like me :) )
You mean the fact that you are obviously a cat?
haha
...i cracked up when i saw your comment.
miaou to you ! (i'm a french speaking cat)
interesting points
Though I no longer consider myself "religious" I found this discussion very interesting. Last week I explained to a group of friends that my parents are CME which at one time translated to Colored Methodist Episcopal and now is Christian Methodist Episcopal.
The question on why lesbians would be upset to learn that their female friend is now transitioning most likely stems from a feeling of betrayal. The "bonds" of the friendship is being broken if one friend is no longer a "lesbian." And though I don't feel this would be a concern of mine, I think the transgender friend is then alienated. Gosh, this makes great discussion. I hope to see more vlogging on this topic.
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The 4 winged dear with the metal tongue knows what it takes to get things done.
RE: interesting points
"The question on why lesbians would be upset to learn that their female friend is now transitioning....is no longer a "lesbian."
I agree with your statement, mythofthefront.
update since this video was filmed
How Well Spoken!
Thanks for this
It's really inspiring. As someone who's no longer religious but was brought up Catholic (no women, no gays, no nothing) in a very conservative country, it's fantastic to know that there are other Christian denominations out there that are so accepting. I believe strongly that even while gays and lesbians are getting more acceptance across the world, transgender issues are something that needs to be talked about a lot more - people need to stop fearing these issues and start discussing it. Nothing good comes from sweeping things under the carpet.
So thanks once again for an excellent episode. It makes me glad that we're living in a world like this!
Drew You're Truly Divine
Thanks for sharing your story. Alienation is a lonely nation to be in. I'm glad you created your own niche and bring service to those who needs it. Your prescence on earth is important. Keepin on keepin on.
May God/Goddess/Universe/Divine/whoever your True Divine Being is continue to bless you and your church.