🌈 OP-ED: A New Testament of Love — Reclaiming Faith for All of God’s Children
- Paula Sadler
- Apr 24
- 31 min read
4-23-2026
By Rev. Paula Josephine Sadler
There comes a moment in history when humanity must pause and ask:
Did we misunderstand the very thing meant to guide us?
For thousands of years, religion has shaped laws, culture, morality, and identity. It has inspired love, compassion, and purpose. But it has also—at times—been used to justify exclusion, fear, and suffering.
Today, we stand at another turning point.
Across traditions—from Christianity to Islam, from Judaism to Hinduism and Buddhism—millions of LGBTQIA+ and transgender people have been told they are outside of divine acceptance.
But what if that was never the intention?
What if we are not witnessing disobedience to God—but a deeper revelation of God?
April 24, 2026
A Prayer Before This Letter
Dear God, Please show me the truth and help me to share it in a way each faith leader will understand—beyond their logical mind and deeply into their soul—awakening their spirit to Your love as they read.
Thank You, God.
An Open Letter to all Faith Leaders
Dear Faith Leaders,
This thought came to me recently after seeing what has been happening in our country, around the world, and within faith communities, governments, and nations.
It is deeply troubling that religion is being combined with politics and laws, and together they have forged an amalgam of harm, violence, repression, and fracture—not only now, but for centuries.
It is my gift to share the principle and action of unconditional love for all—those who have caused harm, those who have been misled, and those who have not taken a stand against hatred, bigotry, oppression, and division, yet hold firm to their faith that they have been doing God’s work and are promised a place in heaven above others who are deemed lesser or not acceptable in God’s eyes.
It is with an equally heavy heart and renewed hope that I must share these thoughts, which we are in dire need of.
As a faith leader of a new movement, the Universal Rainbow Faith—though new, it is rooted in ancient and universal spiritual principles—I offer this as a gift of my time and life on Earth to help others, whether religious, spiritual, atheist, or agnostic, with no benefit to myself.
This is about the true nature of our creation, our purpose, and the greatest gift we have been given: God’s love—and each other.
For if there were only one of us, what a lonely world that would be.
We were never intended to harm one another, but to love and help each other.
In loving, that means unconditional love—for ourselves and for others.
We must pray to transcend beyond what we have known and move into a new understanding of how God is working in the world today, and the guidance that is relevant and needed to sustain our society.
What I have witnessed in the past 50 years on Earth is division, hatred, oppression, bigotry, self-righteousness, greed masquerading as success, murder, rape, war, death, and destruction.
Yet when I look into the face of a newborn or a child, I see the innocence of God and the true love that is held for us.
There is no hatred in their hearts—until it is taught.
I ask that you read my letter after you pray and ask for an open heart and for the truth to be revealed.
It is time for all faiths to lay down prejudice and embrace one another, knowing that each is attempting to find and communicate with God, the Creator of all.
It is also a time to examine our global faith communities and see where harm has been done through outdated thoughts and beliefs, and to recognize that over millennia, much has changed.
I ask for you to have empathy and understanding.
What will happen if you do? What will happen if you embrace what I am sharing? What will happen if you do not? What will happen when you are gone?
In 25, 50, 100, or 1,000 years—how will you be remembered?
Will your faith community persist? Or will it be lost to time in 1,000 or 2,000 years?
Who will be standing in the future? What guiding principles of faith and morality shall be embraced?
Will you leave the world and its people better than when you found it?
In your final breath, will you be able to say that your faith—and the hundreds, thousands, or millions of souls you led—harmed no one, and instead fostered a world full of love and acceptance for all people, leading to personal and global peace?
If not—why didn’t you act sooner?
Please don’t miss the opportunity to be part of God’s plan for this time, this generation, this millennium.
Stand on the front line of love with me.
I love you. God loves you.
We are loved equally and unconditionally—my friend, my sister, my brother.
After Reading this article I invite you to visit my Blog where this has been shared and also the research at the end of the blog article of how I came to share this message. Thank You.
Sincerely. Paula Josephine Sadler
"When I draw my last breath, I know I will have done all I can to live in unconditional love and share God’s will for me with others."
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🎙️ INTERVIEW FEATURE: “How Did We Get Here?”
Q: Reverend Paula, where did these beliefs originate?
A: Most of these teachings come from ancient texts written in times when survival, reproduction, and rigid social roles were essential. These were not modern societies. There was no understanding of sexual orientation or gender identity as we know it today.
What began as context-specific guidance became, over centuries, interpreted as universal and eternal truth.
Q: So are you saying these teachings were misinterpreted?
A: In many cases—yes.
We must understand that interpretation is human. Translation is human. Institutional religion is human.
The Divine may be perfect—but our understanding evolves.
And when a teaching consistently produces harm—rejection, suicide, violence, exclusion—we must ask:
Are we honoring God… or misunderstanding God?
Q: Many religious leaders say this is about morality. What’s your response?
A: Then we must ask:
Where is the harm?
Decades of research show:
LGBTQIA+ people do not harm society
Same-sex families are stable and loving
Gender diversity has existed across cultures for thousands of years
The real harm comes from:
rejection
violence
exclusion
So if the fruit of a belief is suffering—we must question the root.
Q: Some believe accepting LGBTQ people will lead to moral decline. Has that happened?
A: No. It hasn’t.
In fact, many of the most inclusive countries are:
the safest
the healthiest
the most stable
There has been no collapse of family, no societal breakdown, no moral decay tied to inclusion.
That fear was never realized.
Q: Then what was really driving these beliefs?
A: Historically:
survival fears
control of reproduction
rigid gender roles
fear of difference
and later, institutional power
These are human concerns—not divine truths.
Q: What are you proposing now?
A: A reawakening.
Not a rejection of faith—but a fulfillment of it.
A return to the core truth present in all traditions:
Love. Compassion. Divine creation.
📜 A CALL TO RELIGIOUS LEADERS & COMMUNITIES
To the leaders of:
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
And to all who follow these sacred paths:
We offer a Living Testament of Reinterpretation and Truth.
A declaration that:
LGBTQIA+ and transgender people are not outside of God’s love
They are not errors, nor sins, nor deviations
They are part of divine creation itself
We recognize that past teachings were often given in good faith—based on the knowledge available at the time.
We hold no condemnation.
Only a call forward.
🌈 THE NEW UNDERSTANDING
God—by any name:
God
Allah
Adonai
Brahman
Source
does not create in error.
If LGBTQIA+ and transgender people exist across all cultures, all times, and all societies—
Then they are not outside of creation.
They are part of it.
🙏 A MESSAGE OF FORGIVENESS AND INVITATION
To those who have taught exclusion:
We understand. We forgive.
To those who have been harmed:
We see you. We honor you.
To all people of faith:
We invite you—
To move:
from fear → to understanding
from judgment → to compassion
from exclusion → to belonging
⚖️ THE QUESTION BEFORE US
Not:
“Are LGBTQIA+ people acceptable?”
But:
“Are we willing to expand our understanding of God?”
🌍 A LETTER TO BE SENT
This message is intended for:
Religious headquarters
Faith leaders
Congregations worldwide
It is not a demand.
It is a revelation.
It is not an attack.
It is an invitation.
🌈 FINAL WORD
We are not rewriting God.
We are rediscovering God—through truth, through love, and through the full diversity of humanity.
Because in the end:
A God who creates all… must love all.
🕊️ A CALL FOR ACKNOWLEDGMENT, HEALING, AND SACRED RECONCILIATION
For centuries, religious teachings across traditions—including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism—have shaped not only belief, but law, culture, and human lives.
We must now speak a truth that is both difficult and necessary:
👉 Harm has been done.
Across generations, LGBTQIA+ and transgender people have experienced:
rejection by families
exclusion from spiritual communities
loss of dignity and belonging
violence, imprisonment, and death
internalized shame and spiritual disconnection
This harm was not always intended.
Much of it came from:
sincere belief
inherited teachings
limited understanding
fear of the unknown
But intention does not erase impact.
⚖️ The Sacred Responsibility of Acknowledgment
True spiritual leadership requires more than preservation of tradition.
It requires:
honesty
humility
courage
We invite all faith traditions to take a sacred step forward:
✨ To acknowledge:
That past interpretations have caused real harm
That some teachings may have been misunderstood or misapplied
That evolving understanding is not betrayal—but growth
🤝 A Path of Forgiveness — For All
This moment is not about blame.
It is about healing.
We affirm:
Those who taught exclusion often did so with sincere belief
Those who were harmed deserve recognition, dignity, and restoration
And so we call for:
🌈 Mutual Forgiveness
We forgive those who, through misunderstanding, caused harm
We invite those who taught these beliefs to forgive themselves
We create space for healing without shame
Because guilt alone does not heal—
truth, compassion, and action do.
🌍 From Harm to Healing
Now is the time:
to release fear
to release division
to release outdated interpretations that no longer serve humanity
And to step into:
love
inclusion
understanding
unity
🔥 A Sacred Turning Point
This is not the end of faith.
This is the evolution of faith.
A moment where humanity aligns more closely with:
compassion over control
truth over fear
love over exclusion
🙏 Prayer for Healing and Reconciliation
Divine Creator—Source of all life and all souls—
We come before You in truth.
We acknowledge that harm has been done in Your name—through misunderstanding, fear, and limitation.
We ask for healing:
for those who were rejected
for those who were silenced
for those who suffered in body, mind, and spirit
We ask for compassion:
for those who taught what they believed was right
for those now awakening to a deeper truth
Guide us all:
to forgive
to grow
to evolve
Let this be a moment of reconciliation across all faiths.
Let love rise where division once stood.
Let every one of Your children know:
They are seen. They are worthy. They are loved.
And they have always belonged.
Amen.
Dear Faith Leader, This teaching is offered as a companion to the open letter and blog article 🌈 OP-ED: A New Testament of Love — Reclaiming Faith for All of God’s Children providing a space to reflect more deeply on the ideas shared and to bring them into lived experience. While the letter speaks directly to faith leaders and the article explores the broader context, this introduction invites all people—across faiths, spiritual paths, and beliefs—to engage with the message through openness, dialogue, and personal reflection. It is intended to support understanding, encourage compassionate conversation, and help translate these principles of love, inclusion, and growth into meaningful action within our communities.
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🌈 Introduction for Teaching (Universal & Inclusive)
Before we begin, I invite you to take a moment—to pause, to breathe, and to arrive fully in this space.
Wherever you come from…Whatever you believe…However you understand life, truth, or the Divine—
You are welcome here.
Whether you follow a faith tradition, a spiritual path, or no formal belief at all…whether you identify as religious, spiritual, atheist, or agnostic—we gather in a shared human experience.
A shared search for meaning.A shared desire for understanding.A shared capacity for connection.
Today is not about changing what you believe.
It is about opening space—to reflect, to listen, and to grow.
Across cultures, traditions, and philosophies, one idea continues to emerge:
That compassion, understanding, and care for one another matter.
And yet, throughout history, there have been moments where fear, misunderstanding, or limitation have shaped how we relate to one another.
Today, we gently explore those moments—not with judgment,but with curiosity.
Not with division,but with a willingness to understand.
This is a space where:
· questions are welcome
· reflection is encouraged
· and every person is treated with dignity
I invite you to listen not only with your mind, but with your heart—and to allow whatever arises to be met with openness rather than resistance.
We may come from different paths,but we share this moment together.
And in that shared space, there is an opportunity—
to learn,to grow,and to connect more deeply with one another.
Let us begin.
🛐 A SACRED PRACTICE: PRAYER, MEDITATION, AND SHARING WITHIN YOUR FAITH COMMUNITY
We invite you not only to read this message—but to bring it into your community and allow it to live through practice, reflection, and shared understanding.
Transformation does not happen through words alone.It happens through prayer, presence, and collective awakening.
🙏 GUIDANCE FOR PRAYER
We invite you to introduce this message through prayer within your services:
Read the Prayer for Healing and Reconciliation aloud
Create moments of silence for reflection
Encourage your congregation to pray for:
understanding
compassion
openness of heart
Let prayer become a space where:
fear softens
judgment dissolves
love expands
🧘 GUIDANCE FOR MEDITATION AND REFLECTION
Invite your community into quiet reflection:
Encourage them to ask:
Where have I been taught fear instead of love?
Where can I expand my understanding of God?
How can I show greater compassion to others?
Offer a simple reflection:
“All are created in love.All are worthy.All belong.”
Allow this truth to settle into the heart.
🌈 SHARING WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY
We invite you to gently introduce these ideas:
Incorporate messages of inclusion into sermons and teachings
Create safe and respectful spaces for open conversation
Encourage listening and understanding—not debate
Lead with compassion and dignity for all people
This is not about forcing change.
It is about creating space for awakening.
🤝 COMMUNITY PRACTICES
Consider offering:
Healing circles or group discussions
Interfaith gatherings rooted in compassion
Educational sessions exploring evolving understanding
Allow your community to move:
at a human pace
with care and respect
guided by love
🔥 A LIVING FAITH
Faith is not static.
It grows. It evolves. It deepens.
This is an opportunity to:
embody the highest teachings of your tradition
lead with courage and compassion
become a source of healing in the world
🌍 A FINAL INVITATION
We invite you to share this message:
Read it within your services
Reflect on it as a community
Allow it to open meaningful conversations
Because transformation does not begin in institutions—
it begins in hearts.
🌈 TOGETHER
Together, let us move:
from fear → to love
from division → to unity
from misunderstanding → to truth
And walk forward as one human family—
held in the Divine.
Amen.
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4-24-2026
Research Report & Study Guide: From Exclusion to Inclusion—The 2026 Living Testament
1. Historical Analysis of Religious Exclusion
To understand the 2026 Paradigm of inclusion, one must first deconstruct the layered history of exclusion. This history is not merely a collection of verses, but an evolution of ancient survival codes, medieval legal shifts, and the aggressive expansion of colonial law. A foundational distinction must be made: ancient and medieval systems regulated behavior (specific sexual acts) rather than the modern concept of identity (the internal sense of sexual orientation or gender). The transition from religious sin to state crime was a calculated move by power structures to maintain social order.
Foundational Prohibitions
Religion | Primary Ancient Text Cited | Date of Origin | Original Historical Context |
Ancient Israelite Religion | Hebrew Bible (Leviticus) | ~1200–500 BCE | Purity and social codes for community survival in the Ancient Near East. |
Early Christianity | New Testament (Pauline Letters) | ~50–70 CE | Early church identity-building within the complex moral landscape of the Roman Empire. |
Rabbinic Judaism | Talmud | 200–1000 CE | Legalistic focus on specific male acts; "orientation" as a concept did not exist. |
Early Islam | Qur'an (Story of Lot/Lut) | 610–632 CE | Narrative teaching on community hospitality, coercion, and moral behavior. |
Evolution of Religious Law: From Sin to Heresy
The institutionalization of exclusion intensified in the 4th century CE when Christianity became the state religion of the Roman Empire under emperors like Theodosius I. However, the most severe shift occurred during the Medieval Inquisition. During this period, the Church transformed "sodomy" from a sin of the flesh into a form of theological heresy and state treason. By labeling non-conforming sexuality as "heresy," the state gained the authority to use the scaffold rather than just the confessional, institutionalizing death as a punishment for private behavior. This reached a civil landmark in 1533 with the Buggery Act under Henry VIII, which moved these offenses from ecclesiastical courts to the civil legal system.
The Global Spread via Colonialism
Much of the anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation found in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean today is not indigenous to those cultures, but a "colonial leftover." The British Empire exported "sodomy laws"—specifically Section 377—replacing pre-colonial cultural fluidities.
India: Section 377 was imposed in 1861. It suppressed ancient traditions that acknowledged gender diversity, such as the Hijra (third-gender) communities. It was finally decriminalized in 2018.
Kenya & Nigeria: British colonial codes remain the foundation for modern criminalization, where indigenous fluidities were overwritten by Victorian-era morality.
Jamaica: The 1864 British colonial law remains part of the legal code today.
A Counter-Timeline: While colonialism spread exclusion, the 1791 French Revolution served as a pivotal moment of decriminalization in Europe, proving that legal systems could choose to return sexuality to the realm of private conscience.
2. Deconstructing the 'Survival Math' of Antiquity
Socio-Economic Drivers of Exclusion
Ancient prohibitions were rarely about abstract morality; they were rooted in "Survival Math." In fragile societies defined by high infant mortality, the constant threat of warfare, and the desperate need for agricultural labor, population growth was synonymous with survival. Any sexual activity that did not lead to procreation was viewed as "wasteful" or "unnatural" because it failed to contribute to the community’s numbers.
In the modern era, technological advancement, global population stability, and advanced medicine have rendered this "Survival Math" obsolete. The original pragmatic justifications for procreative-only sex no longer apply to a world that values individual identity and over-population management.
Control and Social Order
Rigid gender roles were maintained to protect male lineage, property inheritance, and patriarchal hierarchies. The source context identifies five primary human fears that drive these exclusionary structures:
Reproduction Anxiety: The fear that non-procreative acts would lead to population decline and community collapse.
Inheritance Control: The necessity of clear male lineage to manage the transfer of property and family status.
Social Order: A valuation of conformity; the belief that difference is a "slippery slope" to moral chaos.
Fear of the Unknown: A defensive reaction to sexual orientation and gender identity, which were not understood in antiquity and were thus labeled "perversions."
Gender Role Anxiety: The fear that blurring the lines between "man" and "woman" would disrupt hierarchies built on male authority.
3. Fact-Checking the "Moral Decline" Myth
The Myth of Decline vs. Modern Evidence
Historical Fear | Modern Research Evidence |
Collapse of the Family | Data from inclusive nations (USA, Sweden) shows stable family units; children of same-sex parents show identical health and emotional outcomes. |
Birth Rate Decline | Declines are tied to women’s education and economic factors, not LGBTQIA+ rights. Inclusive Sweden has higher birth rates than non-inclusive Japan. |
Moral/Social Breakdown | The Netherlands and Norway—pioneers in inclusion—consistently rank highest globally for stability, quality of life, and safety. |
Gender Role Confusion | Research confirms that gender-affirming care drastically reduces depression and suicide risk; the "confusion" is a product of social stigma, not identity. |
The Source of Actual Harm
The evidence is conclusive: society does not suffer from the presence of diverse identities. Rather, the measurable "damage" to society—including higher suicide rates, violence, and mental health crises—is caused by rejection, stigma, and violence. The real moral failure lies in the institutional suffering caused by exclusion, not in the expression of love.
4. The 2026 Paradigm: The Living Testament
The Universal Rainbow Faith Declaration
"The Divine—known as God, Allah, Adonai, Brahman, Source, or by many sacred names—creates in infinite diversity and expresses through all forms of life. LGBTQIA+ and transgender people are not mistakes, nor sins, nor deviations. They are sacred expressions of Divine creation. They are beloved, whole, and worthy—exactly as they are."
Faith-by-Faith Reinterpretation
False Belief: Same-sex relationships are inherently sinful.
Misinterpretation: Ancient texts targeted exploitation or ritual impurity. Specifically, the term arsenokoitai (1 Cor 6:9) was likely a reference to exploitative pederasty or economic coercion, not consensual, loving orientation.
Affirming Interpretation: Christ’s message of "Love your neighbor" is absolute. All people are created in the image of God; identity is a reflection of authentic, sacred selfhood.
False Belief: Same-sex acts are haram (forbidden).
Misinterpretation: The Story of Lot addressed the sins of rape, coercion, and the violation of hospitality, rather than the existence of diverse orientations.
Affirming Interpretation: Allah is "Most Merciful." Diversity in gender and sexuality is an intentional part of divine will and the vastness of creation.
False Belief: Torah law prohibits same-sex identity.
Misinterpretation: Ritual social codes were misapplied as a judgment of human worth.
Affirming Interpretation: Every human is created b’tzelem Elohim (in the image of God). The core Jewish value of kavod habriyot (human dignity) overrides ritual prohibitions that cause harm.
False Belief: Non-heteronormative behavior is a spiritual violation.
Misinterpretation: Colonial-era Victorian conservatism overshadowed ancient traditions of gender-fluid deities and third-gender roles.
Affirming Interpretation: The soul (atman) transcends the physical body. The Divine expresses through infinite, diverse forms, male, female, and beyond.
False Belief: LGBTQIA+ identity constitutes "sexual misconduct."
Misinterpretation: "Misconduct" in early texts refers to harm, coercion, and exploitation, not orientation.
Affirming Interpretation: Compassion (karuṇā) and non-harm (ahimsa) are the standards for all relationships. Identity is not an obstacle to enlightenment.
A Call for Sacred Reconciliation
Call for Acknowledgment
"Harm has been done. Across generations, LGBTQIA+ and transgender people have experienced rejection by families, exclusion from spiritual communities, loss of dignity, and violence. This harm was not always intended—much of it came from sincere belief and limited understanding—but intention does not erase impact. We acknowledge that past interpretations have caused real harm and that evolving understanding is not betrayal, but growth."
Prayer for Transformation & Protection
"Divine Source of All Creation—God, Allah, Adonai, Brahman, Spirit of Life—We come before You in humility and truth. We ask that all misunderstandings rooted in fear, limitation, or incomplete knowledge be gently transformed into wisdom. Where there has been exclusion, bring belonging. Where there has been judgment, bring compassion. Where there has been harm, bring healing. Protect Your LGBTQIA+ and transgender children. Surround them with safety, dignity, and love. Let no law, no doctrine, and no voice of fear stand above the truth of their sacred worth. Guide all hearts to awaken to deeper understanding. May love move swiftly. May justice rise fully. Amen."
5. Multi-Level Study Guide
Module A: Sunday Schools & Spiritual Communities
Reflection Questions:
In nature, the Divine creates many colors and forms. If diversity is a sign of beauty in a forest, why would it be different for human beings?
How can we make our community a place where someone’s "soul" feels safe and celebrated?
Group Recitation: "We believe that the Divine does not make errors. No person is a mistake. We choose to move from fear to love, making sure everyone knows they belong in the family of creation."
Module B: K-12 Educational Framework
Primary Level (K-5): "The Infinite Garden." Just as a garden needs the sun, the rain, the tall trees, and the small flowers to be complete, the human family needs all kinds of people—different genders, different ways of loving, and different ways of being—to be whole. Diversity is the Divine’s favorite paintbrush.
Secondary Level (6-12):
The History of Law: Create a timeline starting from the 1533 Buggery Act to the 1861 Section 377.
Short-Answer: In your own words, explain the difference between a "behavior-based law" of the 16th century and the "modern concept of identity." Why is it unfair to use ancient laws to judge a person's modern identity?
Module C: Collegiate & Academic Level
Theological Analysis Task: Research the linguistic history of arsenokoitai. Teacher’s Note: Students should find that the word was coined by Paul and had no precedent in Greek literature, likely referring to the specific Roman practice of pederasty (exploitative adult-child sex) or the "buying and selling" of sex, rather than consensual adult orientation. Compare this to the concept of kavod habriyot as a legal override for ritual purity laws.
Sociological Impact Essay Prompt: "Analyze how the imposition of Section 377 by the British Empire served as a tool of colonial control. Discuss how these laws suppressed pre-colonial cultural fluidities, such as the Hijra in India, and how modern 'religious' opposition in these regions is often a defense of colonial-era legal remnants."
6. Final Synthesis: The Op-Ed for Global Change
A New Testament of Love
Rev. Paula Josephine Sadler challenges the world to a radical reawakening. "A God who creates all... must love all," she asserts. Her "Op-Ed" serves as a manifesto for the 2026 paradigm, noting that when the "fruit" of a religious interpretation is consistently suffering—suicide, violence, and exclusion—the "root" of that interpretation is what must be judged as a failure, not the human being. "We are not rewriting God; we are rediscovering God through truth and love."
The Invitation: A Call to Action
We call upon every religious leader and congregation to take the following steps:
Move from Fear to Understanding: Acknowledge that ancient "Survival Math" and colonial legal codes are not divine mandates for the 21st century.
Move from Exclusion to Belonging: Explicitly affirm LGBTQIA+ and transgender people as sacred expressions of the Divine.
Heal the Breach: Actively work to restore the dignity of those who have been marginalized by past doctrines.
"The Divine does not divide creation—and neither shall we."
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Full Research References on LGBTQIA+ in ancient faith & modern times
Paula: A List of religions that prohibit homosexuality over time over history.
Here’s a historical overview of major religions and traditions that have prohibited or restricted homosexuality (same-sex relations), along with how those views developed over time. This is not uniform—within every religion there have always been variations, debates, and evolving interpretations.
🕰️ Ancient World (Before ~500 CE)
🏛️ Ancient Near Eastern Religions
Ancient Israelite religion
Texts later included in the Hebrew Bible (e.g., Leviticus) prohibit male same-sex acts.
These laws were part of broader purity and social codes.
🏺 Ancient Greece & Rome
No unified “religious ban.”
Same-sex relationships existed but were regulated by social roles, age, and status, not moral prohibition in a modern sense.
Later Roman laws (especially under Christian emperors) criminalized same-sex acts.
✝️ Early Christianity (1st–500 CE)
Christianity
Early church leaders interpreted Hebrew texts and passages from the New Testament (e.g., Paul’s letters) as condemning same-sex behavior.
By the 4th century, after Christianity became state religion of the Roman Empire, laws criminalizing homosexuality increased.
✡️ Rabbinic Judaism (200–1000 CE)
Judaism
Rabbinic law (Talmud) maintained prohibitions on male same-sex relations.
Focus was primarily on specific acts rather than identity (modern concept of “sexual orientation” did not exist).
☪️ Islam (600 CE onward)
Islam
Based on interpretations of the Qur'an and Hadith.
Story of Lot (Lut) interpreted as condemning same-sex acts.
Classical Islamic law generally prohibited male same-sex relations, though enforcement varied widely across regions and eras.
🏰 Medieval Period (500–1500 CE)
Christianity (Europe)
Strong legal and religious condemnation.
Same-sex acts often labeled “sodomy.”
Punishments ranged from penance to execution.
Islam (Middle East, North Africa, parts of Asia)
Official prohibition remained.
Reality was more complex—same-sex love poetry and relationships existed in some societies despite legal restrictions.
🕉️ South Asian Traditions
Hinduism
No single unified doctrine.
Ancient texts show mixed attitudes:
Some texts discourage non-procreative sex.
Others (like the Kama Sutra) acknowledge same-sex behavior.
Later social conservatism (especially during colonial era) increased stigma.
Buddhism
Focus is on sexual misconduct, not orientation.
Interpretations vary:
Some traditions discourage non-procreative or non-marital sex.
Others are more neutral.
🧭 Early Modern Period (1500–1800)
Christian Europe expanded its laws globally through colonization.
Anti-homosexual laws spread to Africa, Asia, and the Americas via colonial legal systems.
Many pre-colonial cultures had more fluid or accepted gender/sexual diversity before this influence.
⚖️ 19th–20th Century
Western Religions
Continued prohibition in most branches of:
Roman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Many Protestant denominations
However, modern psychology and civil rights movements began changing perspectives.
🌈 Late 20th–21st Century (Modern Era)
Religions that STILL generally prohibit same-sex relations (traditional branches)
Conservative Christianity (e.g., evangelical groups)
Orthodox Judaism
Many Islamic interpretations
Religions / branches that have become affirming
Reform & Reconstructionist Judaism
Many Protestant denominations (e.g., Episcopal, United Church of Christ)
Some Buddhist and Hindu communities
New spiritual movements (including inclusive faith traditions)
⚠️ Key Historical Insight
The idea of “homosexual identity” is modern (19th century).
Ancient religions typically regulated behavior, not identity.
Many strict laws today are shaped by:
Medieval theology
Colonial legal systems
Cultural—not purely religious—interpretations
🧩 Bottom Line
Across history:
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam developed the most consistent prohibitions on same-sex acts.
Hinduism and Buddhism show more variation and ambiguity.
Modern interpretations are changing rapidly, with many faiths re-evaluating earlier teachings.
Paula: What Modern religions that do not accept lgbtqia+ or transgender people?
Here’s a clear, current overview of modern religions or branches that generally do not accept LGBTQIA+ identities or transgender people—especially in official doctrine, leadership rules, or marriage policies.
This is about institutional positions, not individual believers (many members within these traditions are affirming).
🚫 Religions / Branches That Commonly Reject LGBTQIA+ or Trans Identities
✝️ Christianity (Conservative / Traditional Branches)
Evangelical & Fundamentalist Christianity
Emphasizes literal interpretation of the Bible
Same-sex relationships considered sinful
Transgender identities often rejected (gender = assigned at birth)
Roman Catholic Church
Same-sex acts: considered sinful
Marriage: only between a man and a woman
Transgender identity: generally not affirmed (though pastoral tone has softened in some areas)
Eastern Orthodox Church
Strongly traditional
Rejects same-sex relationships and gender transition
Emphasizes binary gender theology
Conservative Protestant Denominations
Examples include:
Southern Baptist Convention
Assemblies of God
Many non-denominational evangelical churches
Common positions:
No same-sex marriage
LGBTQ clergy not allowed
Trans identities rejected or discouraged
☪️ Islam (Most Traditional Interpretations)
Sunni Islam
Shia Islam
Same-sex relations widely considered haram (forbidden)
Gender transition:
Some countries (like Iran) allow it under strict frameworks
But socially and religiously often still stigmatized
👉 Important nuance: There are progressive Muslim movements, but they are minority positions.
✡️ Judaism (Orthodox Branch)
Orthodox Judaism
Same-sex relations prohibited under traditional law
Gender transition generally not accepted religiously
Strict gender roles maintained
🕉️ Hinduism (Conservative Interpretations)
Hinduism
No single authority—varies widely
Some modern conservative groups:
Oppose same-sex marriage
Uphold traditional gender roles
👉 But historically and culturally:
Gender diversity (e.g., Hijra communities) has existed for centuries
So rejection is often modern/social, not purely scriptural
☸️ Buddhism (Certain Traditional Schools)
Buddhism
No universal ban, but:
Some conservative interpretations define “sexual misconduct” as including same-sex behavior
Trans identity acceptance varies widely by culture
🧭 Other Groups
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Same-sex relationships prohibited
Trans identity not accepted
Strict behavioral rules tied to membership
Latter-day Saints (Mormonism)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Same-sex marriage prohibited
LGBTQ members must remain celibate
Transgender identity restricted in participation and ordinances
⚠️ Important Reality Check
It’s not accurate to say “a religion = rejection.” Instead:
Within almost every religion:
🌈 Some branches are affirming
🚫 Some are rejecting
🤝 Many are in transition or debate
🔄 Trends Happening Right Now
Across the world:
Younger generations within religions are more accepting
Some denominations are splitting over LGBTQ issues
Increasing theological reinterpretation of ancient texts
🧩 Bottom Line
The strongest institutional rejection today tends to come from:
Conservative Christianity
Orthodox Judaism
Traditional Islamic interpretations
High-control religious groups
But even within those:👉 There are growing movements pushing for inclusion, reinterpretation, and chang
Paula: A bulleted pointed list of non-accepting these religions.
Here’s a clean, bullet-pointed list of modern religions or branches that generally do not accept LGBTQIA+ identities or transgender people in their official teachings or policies:
🚫 Christianity (Conservative / Traditional)
Evangelical & Fundamentalist Christian churches
Roman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Assemblies of God
Many conservative non-denominational churches
🚫 Islam (Traditional Interpretations)
Sunni Islam
Shia Islam
🚫 Judaism (Orthodox)
Orthodox Judaism
🚫 Latter-day Saints Movement
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
🚫 Other High-Control / Traditional Groups
Jehovah’s Witnesses
🚫 Dharmic Religions (Conservative Interpretations)
Hinduism (some modern conservative groups)
Buddhism (some traditional schools)
⚠️ Important Notes
These positions are not universal within each religion
Many branches and communities are affirming or evolving
Individual beliefs often differ from official doctrine
Paula: Scriptures, verses and lines of what is taught about lgbtqia+ transgender or homosexuality Within These religions that supports them not accepting
Here are key scriptures or traditional texts often cited by the religions listed to support non-acceptance of same-sex relationships or traditional gender frameworks. I’ll keep them short, accurate, and contextual—since interpretation varies widely across scholars and communities.
✝️ Christianity
Roman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Evangelical / Conservative Christianity
Leviticus 18:22
“You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination.”
Romans 1:26–27
“…their women exchanged natural relations… men committed shameless acts with men…”
1 Corinthians 6:9–10
“…men who have sex with men… will not inherit the kingdom of God.”(Translation wording varies significantly across versions.)
☪️ Islam
Sunni Islam
Shia Islam
Qur'an 7:80–81 (Story of Lot)
“Do you approach males among the worlds and leave what your Lord has created for you as mates?…”
Also referenced: Qur’an 26:165–166, 27:54–55 (similar themes)
👉 These verses are traditionally interpreted as condemning same-sex acts.
✡️ Judaism
Orthodox Judaism
Leviticus 20:13
“If a man lies with a male as with a woman… they shall surely be put to death…”
👉 In modern practice, the penalty is not applied, but the prohibition is maintained in traditional law.
🕉️ Hinduism (Certain Interpretations)
Hinduism
Manusmriti (Laws of Manu, e.g., 11.174)
Prescribes penance for same-sex acts
👉 Important:
This is a legal/social text, not universally accepted scripture
Many other Hindu texts are neutral or more inclusive
☸️ Buddhism (Some Traditional Interpretations)
Buddhism
From the Five Precepts (moral code):
“Refrain from sexual misconduct.”
👉 Some traditional teachers interpret this to include:
Non-procreative sex
Same-sex relations
But this is not explicitly stated in early core texts—interpretation varies widely.
📘 Latter-day Saints (Mormonism)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Doctrine and Covenants 132:15–17 (marriage doctrine context)
Emphasizes eternal marriage between man and woman
Official teaching (modern church handbook):
“Marriage between a man and a woman is essential to God’s plan.”
📚 Jehovah’s Witnesses
Use the same Bible passages as conservative Christianity:
Leviticus 18:22
Romans 1:26–27
Teaching summary (Watchtower publications):
Same-sex relations are considered sinful behavior.
⚠️ Important Context (Critical)
These texts:
Were written thousands of years ago
Reflect cultural, social, and historical norms of their time
Most do not address transgender identity directly (modern concept)
Interpretation varies:
Literal vs contextual
Historical vs modern ethical frameworks
🧩 Bottom Line
These verses are the primary textual basis used by traditional branches of:
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Some interpretations of Hinduism & Buddhism
to support non-acceptance of LGBTQIA+ identities or behaviors.
Here’s a timeline-style breakdown showing:👉 the scripture or teaching👉 when it originated👉 and how it is interpreted in modern times
🕰️ ANCIENT TEXTS → MODERN INTERPRETATIONS
✡️ Judaism → Christianity Roots
Leviticus 18:22 & 20:13
“You shall not lie with a male as with a woman…”
📅 Date written: ~1200–500 BCE
🏛️ Context: Ancient Israelite purity & social laws
🔄 Modern Interpretation
Orthodox Judaism → Still prohibits male same-sex relations
Conservative Christianity → Takes as moral law
Progressive groups → Often view as contextual (ritual law, not universal)
✝️ Christianity (New Testament)
Romans 1:26–27
1 Corinthians 6:9–10
“…men committed shameless acts with men…”
📅 Date written: ~50–70 CE
🏛️ Context: Early Christian communities in Roman Empire
🔄 Modern Interpretation
Conservative churches → View as clear condemnation
Scholars debate Greek terms like arsenokoitai
Affirming churches → Interpret as:
referring to exploitative relationships, not loving same-sex relationships
☪️ Islam
Qur'an 7:80–81 (Story of Lot)
“Do you approach males… instead of women?”
📅 Date revealed: ~610–632 CE
🏛️ Context: Moral teaching narrative in early Islam
🔄 Modern Interpretation
Sunni Islam / Shia Islam → Traditionally prohibits same-sex acts
Some modern scholars → reinterpret story as:
condemnation of rape, coercion, or abuse, not orientation
🕉️ Hinduism (Legal / Social Texts)
Manusmriti
Prescribes penance for same-sex acts
📅 Date written: ~200 BCE – 200 CE
🏛️ Context: Social/legal code, not universal scripture
🔄 Modern Interpretation
Conservative groups → Use to discourage same-sex behavior
Many scholars → Emphasize:
Hinduism includes gender-fluid deities and traditions
Text is not binding for all Hindus
☸️ Buddhism
Teaching:
“Refrain from sexual misconduct.”
📅 Origin: ~400–500 BCE (teachings of the Buddha)
🏛️ Context: Ethical guideline, not specific prohibition
🔄 Modern Interpretation
Some traditional schools → interpret as including same-sex behavior
Others → define misconduct as:
harm, coercion, or exploitation (not orientation)
📘 Latter-day Saints (Modern Scripture)
Doctrine and Covenants 132
Marriage framed as between man and woman
📅 Date written: 1830s–1840s
🏛️ Context: Early American religious movement
🔄 Modern Interpretation
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Maintains traditional marriage doctrine
LGBTQ members expected to remain celibate
📚 Jehovah’s Witnesses (Modern Application)
Uses:
Leviticus (~1200–500 BCE)
Romans (~50–70 CE)
📅 Organization founded: 1870s
🔄 Modern Interpretation
Strict adherence to biblical prohibitions
LGBTQ behavior considered incompatible with membership
🧭 BIG PICTURE TIMELINE
~1200–500 BCE → Leviticus (Judaism foundation)
~500–400 BCE → Early Buddhist teachings
~50–70 CE → New Testament (Christianity)
~610–632 CE → Qur’an (Islam)
~200 BCE–200 CE → Manusmriti (Hindu legal text)
1800s CE → LDS scriptures & modern religious movements
1900s–2020s → Modern reinterpretation, debate, and LGBTQ inclusion movements
⚠️ CRITICAL INSIGHT
None of these ancient texts:
Address modern concepts of sexual orientation
Address transgender identity explicitly
👉 Most teachings focus on:
Behavior
Social order
Reproduction
Gender roles of their time
🌈 MODERN SHIFT
In the last 50–100 years:
Theology is being re-examined
Language and translation are being challenged
Many religious groups are:
Reinterpreting
Dividing
Or becoming affirming
🧩 Bottom Line
👉 The texts are ancient👉 The interpretations are modern
And today:
Some use these scriptures to exclude
Others reinterpret them to include and affirm
Paula: A list of countries and by time or by history of when laws were created making it criminal to be lgbtqia or trans or homosexual
Here’s a historical timeline (by country/region) showing when laws were created that criminalized homosexuality (and, in modern cases, transgender identity or expression). This helps show how legal systems—not just religion—spread these laws globally.
🕰️ ANCIENT & EARLY EMPIRE LAWS
🇮🇱 Ancient Israel
📅 ~1200–500 BCE
Law source: Levitical codes
👉 Religious law prohibiting male same-sex acts
🇮🇹 Roman Empire
📅 4th century CE (300s)
Under Christian emperors like Theodosius I
👉 Same-sex acts criminalized, sometimes punishable by death
🏰 MEDIEVAL EUROPE (CHRISTIAN LAW EXPANSION)
🇬🇧 England
📅 1533 – Buggery Act under Henry VIII
👉 First civil law criminalizing homosexuality
Punishment: death
🇪🇸 Spain
📅 1400s–1600s (Inquisition period)
👉 Severe punishment, including execution
🇫🇷 France
📅 Pre-1700s → criminalized
📅 1791 (French Revolution) → decriminalized
👉 One of the first countries to remove such laws
🌍 COLONIAL ERA (GLOBAL SPREAD)
👉 This is one of the most important historical turning points
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (British Empire)
📅 1800s
Exported laws across colonies using “sodomy laws” / Section 377
Countries impacted:
🇮🇳 India
📅 1861 – Section 377 imposed
👉 Criminalized same-sex relations
📅 2018 → Decriminalized
🇰🇪 Kenya
📅 Late 1800s (British colonial law)
👉 Still criminalized today
🇳🇬 Nigeria
📅 Colonial era laws + later expansions
👉 Criminalization continues (some regions severe penalties)
🇸🇬 Singapore
📅 1871 (British law)
📅 2022 → repealed
🇯🇲 Jamaica
📅 1864 (British law)
👉 Still criminalized
🌍 ISLAMIC LEGAL SYSTEMS (SHARIA-BASED)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
📅 Modern state (1932 onward)
👉 Same-sex acts illegal under Sharia law
🇮🇷 Iran
📅 1979 Islamic Revolution
👉 Criminal penalties for same-sex acts
⚠️ Unique: gender transition is legally recognized (but complex and controversial)
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
📅 Various periods; strict enforcement under Taliban
👉 Severe penalties
⚖️ UNITED STATES
🇺🇸 United States
📅 1600s–1800s → Sodomy laws in colonies
📅 2003 – Lawrence v. Texas
👉 Decriminalized nationwide
🌍 MODERN ANTI-LGBTQ LAWS (20th–21st CENTURY)
🇷🇺 Russia
📅 2013 → “gay propaganda” law
📅 2020s → expanded restrictions
👉 Targets LGBTQ expression
🇺🇬 Uganda
📅 2023 → Anti-Homosexuality Act
👉 Extremely strict penalties
🇶🇦 Qatar
👉 Same-sex relations illegal
🇵🇰 Pakistan
👉 Same-sex acts illegal (colonial + Islamic law mix)
⚠️ TRANSGENDER-SPECIFIC LAWS (MORE RECENT)
👉 Important:Most older laws target behavior, not identity.
Modern laws increasingly target:
Gender identity
Expression
Healthcare
Examples:
🇷🇺 Russia → bans on gender transition (2023)
🇺🇸 United States → state-level restrictions (varies by state)
🇭🇺 Hungary → legal gender recognition bans (2020)
🧭 BIG PATTERN (CRITICAL INSIGHT)
1. Ancient roots
Religious law (Middle East)
2. Medieval Europe
Christian legal systems criminalize
3. Colonial expansion (MOST IMPORTANT)
British Empire spreads laws worldwide
Many current anti-LGBTQ laws = colonial leftovers
4. Modern era
Some countries repeal
Others reinforce or expand laws
🧩 BOTTOM LINE
👉 Many countries that criminalize LGBTQ people today:
Did not originally have these laws
They were often:
Imported through colonization
Reinforced by religion + politics
Paula : They say that God or their God commanded this, what other reason did they have for not allowing this, they say it's a sin or perversion also what is the real reason behind it or what is the fear and what is the actual damage to society that they are saying that homosexuality or lgbtqia+ Plus or transgender causes because each person is responsible for their own soul
It’s understandable to look at these laws and teachings and ask, “What was the real reason behind them?”If you set aside the idea that they came directly from God, a few very consistent human patterns show up across history. None of these are about one simple cause—they overlap.
🧠 1. Reproduction & Survival Anxiety
In ancient societies:
Population = survival (war, labor, farming)
High infant mortality meant communities needed as many births as possible
So anything not leading to reproduction was often labeled:
“unnatural”
“wasteful”
or morally discouraged
👉 This wasn’t about identity—it was about survival math in a fragile world.
🏛️ 2. Control of Family Structure & Inheritance
Most societies were built on:
male lineage
property passing through families
strict gender roles
Same-sex relationships and gender diversity:
disrupted inheritance systems
blurred roles like “husband / wife / father / mother”
👉 So rules reinforced a clear, controllable social structure
⚖️ 3. Social Order & Fear of Disruption
Ancient and medieval societies valued:
conformity
stability
predictability
Anything outside norms could be seen as:
a threat to order
a slippery slope to “moral chaos”
👉 Leaders often believed:“If we allow this, what else will change?”
😨 4. Fear of the Unknown / Difference
People historically:
didn’t understand sexual orientation or gender identity
often interpreted difference as danger
This led to:
labeling as “perversion” or “unnatural”
associating LGBTQ people with moral decay (without evidence)
👉 This is a classic human reaction: What we don’t understand, we often fear.
🏳️ 5. Gender Role Anxiety
Many cultures depended on strict roles:
men = authority, strength
women = reproduction, caregiving
LGBTQ and especially transgender identities:
challenge those roles directly
👉 That can feel threatening to systems built on:
patriarchy
hierarchy
control of gender expression
⛪ 6. Religious Institutions & Authority
Once religions became institutional:
leaders interpreted texts
rules reinforced moral authority
Declaring something a “sin”:
creates boundaries
defines insiders vs outsiders
strengthens institutional control
👉 Over time, cultural norms and religion became intertwined.
🌍 7. Colonial Influence (Huge Factor)
Many places that criminalize LGBTQ people today:
did not historically do so
adopted laws from colonial powers (especially British Empire)
👉 So some “religious morality” today is actually:
imported legal systems + later religious justification
❓ What “Damage” Did They Believe LGBTQ People Caused?
Historically, societies claimed:
“It weakens the family”
“It reduces population”
“It leads to moral decline”
“It disrupts gender roles”
“It offends God”
👉 But here’s the key point:
These are beliefs—not evidence-based conclusions.
🔬 What Evidence Actually Shows Today
Modern research across psychology, sociology, and medicine shows:
LGBTQ people do not harm society
Same-sex families raise healthy children
Gender diversity has existed across cultures for thousands of years
The real harm comes from:
discrimination
violence
rejection
🧩 The Deeper Truth
You said something very important:
“Each person is responsible for their own soul”
That idea actually aligns with many spiritual traditions at their core:
personal conscience
direct relationship with the divine
compassion and love as highest principles
⚖️ Bottom Line
The historical reasons were mostly:
survival fears
social control
misunderstanding
protection of power structures
—not clear, measurable harm caused by LGBTQ people.
Paula: Have any of these fears been realized and show a real decline in society?
Short answer: No—there’s no credible evidence that accepting LGBTQIA+ or transgender people has caused a real, measurable decline in society.What we do see consistently is the opposite: inclusion correlates with stable or improved social outcomes, while stigma and criminalization correlate with harm.
Below is a grounded look at the main fears and what actually happened in places that became more inclusive.
⚖️ 1. “It will destroy the family”
What was feared
Marriage would collapse
Children would be harmed
Society would lose stability
What actually happened
In countries that legalized same-sex marriage (e.g., United States, Canada, Spain):
Heterosexual marriage continued normally
Divorce rates did not spike because of LGBTQ inclusion
Same-sex couples formed stable, long-term families
Research consensus
Children raised by same-sex parents show similar health, emotional, and educational outcomes
👉 No collapse of family systems occurred.
📉 2. “Birth rates will fall and society will weaken”
What was feared
Fewer children → societal decline
What actually happened
Birth rates have declined in many countries—but:
This is strongly linked to:
education
women’s workforce participation
economic factors
NOT LGBTQ inclusion
👉 Countries with low birth rates include both:
highly inclusive (e.g., Sweden)
less inclusive (e.g., Japan)
Key point
LGBTQ people make up a small percentage of the population—they don’t drive national fertility trends
🧠 3. “It will cause moral or social breakdown”
What was feared
Crime would rise
Society would become unstable
Values would erode
What actually happened
No evidence that LGBTQ acceptance increases:
crime rates
societal instability
Many inclusive countries rank highest in global stability and quality of life, including:
Netherlands
Norway
Denmark
👉 These societies are:
economically strong
socially stable
highly functional
⚧️ 4. “Gender diversity will confuse society or children”
What was feared
Children would be harmed or “influenced”
Social roles would collapse
What actually happened
Research shows:
Gender-affirming care reduces depression and suicide risk
Children with LGBTQ parents or exposure show no developmental harm
👉 The actual risk factor is:
rejection and stigma, not identity
🚨 5. Where harm does show up
The strongest, most consistent findings:
In places where LGBTQ people are criminalized or stigmatized:
Higher suicide rates
More violence
Worse mental health outcomes
Less economic participation
👉 The harm is caused by: rejection—not existence
📊 Big Picture
Across decades of data:
No society has collapsed due to LGBTQ inclusion
No measurable “moral decline” tied to acceptance
No evidence of widespread social harm
But:
Societies that protect rights tend to be:
more stable
healthier
more prosperous
🧩 Bottom Line
The fears you listed:
were deeply believed historically
but they were based on:
misunderstanding
survival anxieties
cultural norms
👉 They have not been realized in real-world outcomes
🌈 Final Thought
What history shows is this:
Inclusion does not weaken society
It tends to reduce suffering and increase stability
And your insight still stands strong:
Each person is responsible for their own soul
Paula: I propose a new interpretation on old thoughts and beliefs I will make a statement from the universal rainbow faith that reinterprets all these religious beliefs that are outdated or never meant to be that way or misinterpreted from the beginning so let's make a statement a new living testament for each of the faiths that denounce homosexuality and lgbtqia+ and transgender as now we know we will name their God or their deity within that and just simply say that God loves lgbtqia+ people and transgender people and all of those who have thought otherwise have been taught otherwise and are angry and have hatred in their hearts we forgive them God forgives them and loves them and wants them to know the truth about how to move forward in love and acceptance of all people in all of his creations and children regardless of gender and sexuality
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