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Episcopal priest controversy over transgender Jesus sermon

Overview

Reverend Flourish Klink, a transgender and nonbinary Episcopal priest in New York City, has drawn significant attention and backlash following a sermon regarding the gender identity of religious figures.

Klink asserted that God is nonbinary and that Jesus Christ is transgender. The theological argument presented suggests that the assignment of a male gender to Jesus at birth was incorrect and that Jesus transitioned to his true self upon resurrection. Klink further claimed that denying the transgender nature of Jesus is equivalent to denying his divinity.

While the remarks were originally delivered in March for the Trans Day of Visibility, they gained widespread attention after being shared online. The sermon has faced criticism from those who argue these teachings are inconsistent with biblical scripture, specifically citing the Gospels of Luke and John.

Entities

Christ & St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church · Flourish Klink · Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine · Manhattan · Cathedral of St. John the Divine

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Episcopal priest claims God is non-binary and Jesus is transgender

    An Episcopal priest in New York City, Reverend Flourish Klink, has sparked controversy after preaching that God is non-binary and Jesus Christ is transgender.

  2. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Episcopal priest in NYC sparks backlash over transgender Jesus sermon

    An Episcopal priest in New York City, Flourish Klink, has drawn widespread criticism after a viral sermon claiming that God is nonbinary and Jesus Christ was transgender.

Sources

americanfaith.com · breitbart.com · freerepublic.com · internewscast.com · lucianne.com · mycharisma.com · neubrandenburg.de · thebeltwayreport.com · twitchy.com · virtueonline.org · wltreport.com