O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us
through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole
human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which
infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us;
unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and
confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in
your good time, all nations and races may serve you in
harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.--Prayer for the Human Family, BCP, pg. 815
I offer up these words for all who face misunderstanding and scorn because of their gender identity and yet still get up every morning and face the world. Many have been killed for such courage. Let us all commit, again, to work toward peace and harmony among all people and end to the senseless violence that infect the creation.
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I am horrified by the UN vote which removes a plea for lesbians, gays and bisexuals not to be executed! I expect that includes transgender as well.. We who believe in human dignity need to be doing a lot of praying. And not just on this day.
Just read the story, Phoebe. Will be posting on it later.
We must continue to pray that our human family achieves humanity... or maybe we really do need to be setting our minds on the spirit, and quit the hatred and the destruction of other people of the flesh!
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