It is hard each day writing about the anger directed at us each day... it takes a toll on me. For example take this article,
"All of this rhetoric, and more, has an effect. All of this hatred results in more hatred. All of these words of violence become acts of violence."Columbus DispatchBy Judith Graham, KFF Health NewsJanuary 3, 2025Rev. Joelle Henneman is pastor of United Methodist Church for All People.It has become trendy to hate transgender people.Tens of millions of dollars were spent by Republicans in this national election season, generating fear of gender-diverse people to score political points.In post-election analysis, Democrats blamed transgender people for election results — scapegoating the scapegoated.In Ohio, the legislature has passed laws that medical experts have said will increase rates of depression, anxiety, suicidality and violence against LGBTQ+ youth.All of this rhetoric, and more, has an effect. All of this hatred results in more hatred. All of these words of violence become acts of violence.In December, my friend Meka Shabazz died after jumping off a bridge.
The right-wing cheers over our deaths.
She could be strong-willed and sometimes drive us crazy. But as we say at the United Methodist Church for All People, “No matter who you are or what you have done, you are a beloved child of God.”Meka’s belovedness was wiped out.
Some religions have corrupted the teachings of Jesus changed it from love to hate, they have been mislead by false profits.
When clergy preaches love they are answered with hate.
I made an Instagram video making the same point — that we have to say "enough" to the hatred and division that kills people.In response, I received a litany of hateful messages saying "enough" of people like me, calling transgender people sick and asking, “So what?” that Meka died.
I call on all affirming religions to speak out against the hate to speak in the silence about love, love for all of gods people... your silence give legitimacy to their hate.
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