TRANS SPIRIT FLOURISHING
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suffering and transformation

The great religious themes exist because they speak directly our of and into our human existence.  So, whist religious institutions may fail us in different ways, the power of scripture, story and spiritual practice to name, frame and renew our experience is always there.  Among the resources which therefore empower trans* people of spirit are biblical ones like the book of Job, the Psalms, and the Passion and Resurrection of Christ.   Re-reading them 'with transgender eyes' can bring both wonderful consolation and profound liberation....Try it!

A Trans Passion Narrative - an example of such reflection by Shannon T.Kearns
fearfully and wonderfully made - a reflection of my own on Psalm 139


In God's Image
In God's Image is a brief documentary (including input from a psychotherapist and a surgeon) shedding light on the subject, sharing some of one trans man's challenging journey and the suffering and transformation he has experienced.  As he says "God created us in His image. I am the image of our maker..."


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  • Home
  • About
    • about this site
    • about the author
    • about transgender
  • Blog
  • Theology
    • Genesis and Creation
    • Freedom and Order
    • Gnosticism and heresy
    • Healing and Hope
    • Resurrection and the Body
    • sharing in New Creation
  • Scriptures
    • Christian love & identity
    • gender variant people in scripture
    • crossdressing
    • marriage and family
    • suffering and transformation
    • all one in Christ Jesus
  • Spirituality
    • Kaleidoscope people
    • trans experiences and reflections
    • spiritual practices
    • seeking justice and shalom
    • trans history
    • pioneer priests & inspirations
  • Resources
    • Trans Awareness Week 2020
    • Australian Trans Christian Stories
    • information & support
    • affirming religious groups
    • prayers & worship
    • trans affirmation in many faiths
    • online video clips
    • further reading
  • Contact