The New Progressive Christian Trans Woman

A Progressive Christian Trans Woman Speaks out

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The New Progressive Christian trans woman was created as a safe place for trans people who desire to be heard. Culture and society don't always understand the plight or lives of trans people but please know that there are those of us who have chosen to stand in the gap for our sisters and brothers. We are a voice to be reckoned with, a voice that will not be silenced, we are a voice that will be heard. The voice of the trans person is a voice of radical truth, authenticity and motivation so that all people would experience justice and righteousness.

The New Progressive Christian Trans Woman seeks to make clear what one Progressive Christian trans message is and to address the issues and concerns that effect trans people on the margins of society and culture from a theological perspective. It is a prophetic voice that addresses the systematic injustices that are perpetrated on people regardless of race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, or economic background. The goal of the this blog is to address the issues of the day such as the Nationalist American theology, Prosperity Preaching, Christian History, the effects of biblical literalism, political policies and a host of other issues and concerns that impact the trans person.

I have listed some websites that have been helpful to me and hope that they can be helpful to those of us who need some love, guidance and care. Or you can post a comment if you prefer.

Monica Joy Cross

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Helpful Websites

http://www.hrc.org/scripture/

http://www.transfaithonline.org/

http://www.emergentvillage.com/

http://www.sfrefuge.org/

http://www.radicallyinclusive.com/

http://www.mccchurch.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home

http://newrevelationcommunitychurch.org/

http://www.fellowshipsf.org/about.html#leadership

http://whosoever.org/index.shtml

http://www.kadampas.org/pages/berkeleyclasses.php#programs

http://christianmystics.com/?p=206

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719208686

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I am a transwoman working on a Masters of Divinity Degree at Pacific School of Religion and a member of City of Refuge, United Church of Christ. The senior pastor is Bishop Yvette A. Flunder. I am a retired Navy veteran of 22 years and have travelled extensively through Europe, North Africa and Southwest Asia or more commonly known as the Middle East. I have two beautiful children. My son is 18 and my daughter is 16. I began transition in the late 90's and through prayer and the grace of God its been a wonderful experience even with the bumps and bruises. Through God's divine plan and the use of the military I was able to see the plight of many different people and the global oppression that exist in and through all people. I see the need of healing throughout the world and have come in line with the teachings of Christ to be a disciple and a sojourner on the path to global healing.

My interests involve reading, writing, great movies and cycling.

I love classical and R&P music such as Beethoven's 9th Symphony, All of Brahms music, Bach, Ashford and Simpson, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight and the Pips.

My favorite books are Where have all the prophets gone? by Marvin A. McMickle, Where the Edge Gathers by Bishop Yvette A. Flunder, A History of God by Karen Armstrong, Crossing Over by Vanessa Sheridan, Transgender Journeys by Virginia Mollekott and Vanessa Sheridan, Transgendering Faith edited by Leanne McCall Tigert & Maren C. Tirabassi, Bonhoeffer as Martyr by Craig J. Slane

My favorite movies are Different for Girls, Roman Holiday, Star Wars, The Life of Martin Luther King, Hairspray, Sleepless in Seattle, Any movie with Denzel Washington and Casablanca

And last but not least I love cycling, racquetball, hiking and I also love playing chess.

When all is said and done my life has been about God, prayer and me.