Communication, design, and ethics in practice…
The content reflects on the transformation of faith into a manipulative performance, emphasizing the distinction between genuine compassion and controlled belief. It critiques modern ministries that prioritize obedience over truth, leading to emotional and financial dependence, particularly affecting the LGBTQ+ community. Ultimately, it advocates for a faith rooted in acceptance, honesty, and love.
The Evergreen Public Schools campaign promotes diversity and inclusion, focusing on LGBTQ+ visibility and support since 2022. Engaging the community through events, education, and storytelling, it aims to normalize conversations around LGBTQ+ identities and create safe environments. The initiative encourages involvement and advocates for representation and empowerment in schools.
This essay explores the author's personal journey navigating familial relationships within a global Evangelical ministry, confronting the paradox of unconditional love versus conditional acceptance. Through reflection, the author seeks recognition, accountability, and understanding, aiming to document the lived experience of LGBTQ+ individuals while analyzing the disconnect between theological rhetoric and real-life empathy.
Maintaining relationships with evangelical Christian family members, especially as an LGBTQ+ person, is often described as an “emotional challenge,” but that phrase doesn’t quite land for me. It makes it sound contained. Manageable. What it actually feels like is something that lives in the body longer than it lives in the conversation. It shows up …
Mikhail Oparin 