Biblically Deficient

[Follows/Likes from @faustordoctus] An oldtimer, back again. In constant struggle but trying to find my way in the Church again. Anglican/Anglo-Catholic, Queer, embracing queer-affirming theology and looking for similar peers. 🍁 📖

[speakthewordonly]

[luxangelae]

in case you’re wondering….

[idylls-of-the-divine-romance]

God's love for the biggest sinner is greater than the love of the holiest man for God.

Fr. Arsenie Boca

[ariaelysian]

[biblically-deficient]

Day started out as a Bad Brain Day, but it eventually got better and look! I found this super cool 1-4 player game that sets the player as a monk in a monastery! Brand new in packaging at the thrift store, so that was a sweet way to end the day.

[biblically-deficient]

Had kind of a Bad Brain Day today in spite of being excited for it. I had registered online to join my parish bible study group, but it turns out that it didn't get accepted. So I showed up without realising I wasn't supposed to be there, and when it came to a point where we were discussing Phillipians 1:3-4 and how the leader had individually written cards and thought of each one of us as he did so, he noted that "we weren't expecting you, *insert name here*." He didnt mean to humiliate me, but my Bad Brain took things from there and now I'm spiraling. Ngl, it sucks. I'm trying not to let it affect the rest of my day, though.

[hungryhungryterminator]

Transgender Christian Flag ❤️‍🔥

[biblically-deficient]

Nature is just so awesome, I adore it. Thanks, God. ❤️ 🌳

[mysticismmess]

St Michael the Archangel, Mont Saint-Michel

Not a huge fan of militaristic portrayals in religious art. St Michael imagery is always a bit difficult.

[god-has-always-been-love]

Happy pride month!! Jesus loves you, I promise :) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[satyrradio-deactivated20250513]

Queer Christian Flag

Lesbian Christian Flag

Gay Man Christian Flag

[biblically-deficient]

A lovely installation that was completed at a Vietnamese Catholic parish in my city. It was completed 3 years ago and blessed by Archbishop of the time, but today was the first time I managed to stop by for a closer look. 😊

[demigirl-in-christ]

*clenching teeth, on the verge of tears* God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference

[queerlittlelamb]

something something you won't find God in pamphlets demanding that you change who you are to fit some sort of twisted ideology that are forced into your hands by people who won't even take the time to learn your name but you probably will find Him in those who don't even mention faith but stay on the front lines protesting oppression, feeding the poor, and standing with those who are deemed unworthy of the care that they deserve

[biblically-deficient]

Hey, so I've been doing a bit of self-reflecting lately and I've realized that a key point of struggle in my journey as a Christian is tied to my ADHD diagnosis. In spite of numerous attempts to read or listen to the Bible in various formats, I REALLY struggle to maintain focus/interest because, frankly, I'm better engaged when learning something in a fun way. Would anyone happen to have any suggestions or recommendations? Or, barring that, does anyone else share this struggle and diagnosis?

[biblically-deficient]

Went to a service at what I'm beginning to feel is my new "home parish," and managed to work up the courage to go to coffee hour afterwards instead of rushing back home like I usually do. This was partly influenced by a kind choir member who took a moment to greet me and another, younger man who appears to be new as well. So I went up and had some tea, feeling rather awkward to be sitting alone, and ended up in conversation with one of the associate priests and two other members of the choir. As it turns out, there is a group for people in their 20s and 30s who meet up at the church twice a month, which I might drop by at some point. We also got to talking about my degree (I was wearing my university hoodie), which is in sociology, and my desire to be involved in youth justice. The one lady mentioned a Diocesan youth justice group, and opportunities to get involved. Suffice to say, today it really felt like I was guided to take that little bold step to go to coffee hour because not only is the associate priest going to contact me about becoming a member of the community, but I've also managed to find some potential volunteer work relevant to my education and (hopefully) career. I also mentioned my past struggles with getting confirmed, so hopefully there's a venue for that in my future as well! What a blessed day. 😊

[holyandhaunted]

This Good Friday I want to share my favourite poem by Jay Hulme, a queer, trans and Christian poet God as a carpenter. Jesus as a familiar to wood and nail. The beauty of all Creation evident and true even in pain.

image and image description taken from Jay Hulme on Twitter