Philippians 2:1-13/ Matthew 21:23-32
Painful Journey of Christian Unity
Learning and Changing
I have great respect for those who can learn and change. I have heard of conservative Christian parents who let their bigoted ideas be challenged through their queer children. Respect for them, for a lot of parents of queer children disown them and throw them out. Rev. Lee from the Korean Methodist Church, who has become an enthusiastic defender of the queer people in South Korea, wasn’t always accepting of queerness. His bigotry was challenged through the real-life queer people he met as a church minister. It is difficult to change our minds about something. It can feel like a big punch in the guts for our egos.
On a lighter note, I used to hate Marilyn Monroe for her hyper femininity linked with being a dumb blond. When I was younger and less wise, when I was a radical feminist, I felt that she was a bad example for other women. However, I learned that the dumb blond image was just a persona she was playing. I also learned about her life story, which changed my mind. Now I love her and find her extatically beautiful. I learned the errors of my ways and accepted Marilyn in my heart. It is difficult, but we can all change for the better. All we need is humility, which, I know, is easier said than done.
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