Growing up in the deep south, I always questioned the assumptions of the church. I was taught I should accept the scripture without reservation. When I began to think of Jesus as a political radical, I was questioned and confronted by the most important community in my life.

I left the church, but later became deeply committed to the message of peace, political activism, and compassion I saw in the stories about Jesus. I wanted an object through which to pass my own experience of radical love, and attended seminary, graduating with multiple honors, grants, and prospects. However, I was denied ordination after voicing my belief that homosexuals should be granted full civil rights and acceptance in the church.

I am currently still searching, and practice my idea about life by working as a homeless advocate in a busy urban area. I listen and try to cultivate hope without attaching it to the Christian motive.

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