'God is trans': the controversial artwork on display in a New York Catholic church
"It seems like they are trying to force the agenda on others. ... You can’t put this out on the altar and then hide. That’s what gets the church in trouble," one parishioner pointed out.
St. Paul the Apostle Church in Manhattan has sparked controversy among Catholic parishioners after hosting an exhibit by artist Adah Unachukwu called "God is Trans: A Queer Spiritual Journey."
This presentation, which was reported in the British daily newspaper Daily Mail, has three parts named after Catholic and biblical terms. The author describes his presentation as follows:
Criticism was not long in coming. "The church should not be promoting this. I understand there are transgender people. I pray for all people but enough is enough," one parishioner told the New York Post.
"It seems like they are trying to force the agenda on others," commented another parishioner. "Also, when a friend asked a priest about this they didn’t answer. You can’t put this out on the altar and then hide. That’s what gets the church in trouble."
St. Paul the Apostle Church in New York also hosts the Out at Saint Paul LGBT ministry, which aims to "engage our Catholic faith through service to our community, social activities and exploration of Catholic spirituality."