@ThomasSujit how far does doctrinal unity go? Must all Orthodox persons believe the same things? There is no way they do, it's just not possible in any church. Just because a doctrine is made or a Mount Athos monk says something, does not mean everyone will, or can, believe it.
@ThomasSujit Like, the Orthodox church is so diverse that any hegemonic narrative can't really be true. So many congregations beleive so many different things. Not trying to be belligerent.
CW homophobia.
Trump is concerning for many reasons.
If LGBT rights are openly attacked by governments- how long will it take for them to be lost with the click of a finger?
Let us roll out the queer, more than ever. 🏳️🌈
Trying to explain the nuances of weaponisation of LGBT identity to straight friends who think they are are being centrist, and how it is a life and death matter and not just ideology, is a sad and infuriating conversation. Having no values is not an asset!
@stats_feed The Afghanistan stats presented are insidious. Official stats say no Christians; this is known to be false. Many Christians practice their faith in private out of fear, though the estimated number is unreliable.
CW: Homophobia
I have heard some say as pride grows, and LGBT+ persons become more visible, homophobia has disappeared. It hasn't.
I was lucky. I was only punched. Some have it worse.
Don't wait until someone you love is another dead LGBT body to stand up against homophobia. 2/2
CW: Homophobia
Coming home from a date tonight, I was in a Mcdonalds.
A person was yelling slurs & swear words at me for standing in the wrong spot. They left after a couple minutes.
I sat down. They returned; they forgot something. They punched me over the side of the head. 1/2