Nakaka-Luka: The ‘bakla-sh’ we get by being queer Christians

In collaboration with Christopher Celeste·

Amidst the fervent debate surrounding the controversial drag performance of Pura Luka Vega, where they channeled their inner Jesus and danced to a remix of the “Ama Namin” prayer, there is a critical facet that regrettably goes unnoticed: the existence of queer-affirming Churches, which many LGBTQ+ Christians are unfortunately unaware of.

Throughout history, religion and the LGBTQ+ community have been locked in a never-ending battle for acceptance and understanding. It’s a sad truth that many religious organizations have historically condemned and sidelined queer individuals, pushing an exclusionary and bigoted agenda. But hold up! We can’t tar all religious spaces with the same brush.

LGBTQ+ people are often traumatized by the conservative and traditional Churches they grew up in, which often leads them to adopt an anti-religious stance.

But what about LGBTQ+ people who grew up knowing Jesus as someone who is loving and fights for justice, love, and peace? What about LGBTQ+ individuals who, in their hearts, still yearn for spiritual growth? Does being an LGBTQ+ person require letting go of faith and spirituality? Certainly not.

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