Oscar Wilde, an Irish poet and playwright who was imprisoned for being gay, said, “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” Our journeys of self-discovery and authenticity are often placed on hold as life takes over, systems continue to oppress, and theologies continue to death deal. The continual work of self-revealing is a process that takes deep honesty, vulnerability and accountability, leaving us exhausted. But without this interior work, how do we fully grasp the exterior work and actions that are needed to live in an equitable and just world? The beauty of authenticity is its contagious quality and enhancing factors to our work of faith and justice. Bringing our true selves, unscripted and authentic, is an act of justice within itself, inviting others into the process and creating more space for storytelling that opens up our world and our work. As Pride Month approaches its closing, take a cue from our queer and trans siblings, and be who God created you to be for it is the greatest gift we all were given.
The Rev. Lee Catoe, Editor
Unbound: The Intersections of Faith and Justice
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