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This is the last blog in the stages of faith series. It also explains more about my new book, Tumbled People which is now available for pre-order. My hope is that these blogs and this book will give you words for your experience. The knowledge that you are not alone and what you're going through is a normal stage of faith development, hope for the future, and connection to others going through similar things.
May's Justice and Spirit Goodreads Book Club pick is After the Good News: Progressive Faith Beyond Optimism by Nancy McDonald Ladd. It's not too late to join the conversation!
Progressive faith is at a crossroads. Liberal pulpits ring with grand sermons about the arc that bends toward justice, and about progress “onward and upward forever.” Meanwhile, the people in the pews struggle to attend to the suffering of their souls and the tragic aspects of life. In this engaging polemic, using stories and metaphor, Nancy McDonald Ladd issues a call for change.
With humor and humanity, Ladd calls religious progressives to greater authenticity and truth-telling rather than mere optimism. She charts a course forward that includes reclaiming rituals of atonement and lament, and becoming more vulnerable and accountable in our relationships. She shows how, together, we might build a necessary and greater resilience among ourselves and for the generations to come.
You can join Justice and Spirit: The UU Book Club on Goodreads here: http://bit.ly/1QcwuNW
After the Good News is available at inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop at https://bit.ly/2QNXT0u
Langston Hughes' 'I Dream a World' reminds us to envision a world of equality, justice, and unity. 🌍💫 Let's strive to make this dream a reality, where every voice is heard and every heart is free.
🌈 Dear Divine, we are reminded by Marsha P. Johnson's words that true pride is rooted in liberation for all. Help us work towards a world where everyone is free to live authentically and without fear. May our actions be guided by love, justice, and equality for all. Amen. 🕊️
We come before you with open hearts,
to lift up our transgender siblings,
especially the children among us.
🌟 We affirm that trans kids deserve to grow up,
to be embraced and celebrated for who they are,
with their healthcare and safety protected.
💖 They deserve to become trans adults,
to live authentically and freely,
without fear of discrimination or harm.
🌿 We pray for their mental health,
for resources and support to be plentiful,
so they can navigate their journey with resilience and hope.
🦋 Let us not view them as vulnerable sheep,
but as beautiful souls on their own unique path,
worthy of love, respect, and understanding.
May our hearts be open, our minds be accepting,
and our actions be filled with love and compassion,
as we stand in solidarity with our transgender siblings,
celebrating their authenticity and honoring their truth.