The article discusses the margin where faith and queerness intersect, highlighting a short documentary by The Trevor Project. It focuses on the relationship between Jubilee, a bisexual college student, and her mother Angie, a Methodist pastor. Initially, Angie feared for her daughter's safety due to conservative beliefs about sexuality. However, as Jubilee gained confidence, Angie’s acceptance evolved, illustrating the importance of unconditional love despite initial fears and struggles. This narrative underscores the potential for thriving within both identities and fostering community connections.
Ultimately, however, Jubilee became more confident in herself, which allowed Angie to see her daughter more fully. The acceptance Angie came to is not just a feel-good story, but vital.
I didn't want to know because as long as I didn't know I could keep her protected. The risks of not accepting your child are at best deeply, deeply wounding them and at worst, burying them.
At the end of the day, what I kept coming back to was, it's okay to have some fears to question, to struggle for a little bit. But it's also okay to love them.
The intersection of faith and sexuality is not only a place where a person can thrive, but an opportunity to come together with those in both communities.
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