Working as a religious leader in a secular, pluralistic setting has made me acutely aware of the need for a clear theology and ethic of identity due to the expectations placed on clergy. For me, to discuss identity – the aggregate of labels, lived experiences, and perspectives that make each of us who we uniquely are – as a matter of theology, ethics, and spirituality is commonplace. There exists an implicit connection between the questions of “Who am I?” and “How do I honor God?” Namely, because God created each of us in our uniqueness, God delights in our diversity and is honored when each person can live into the wholeness of who each of us is.
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