Why do we watch for the overcoming of homotransbiot as believers? Because we can no longer afford not to do it
By the volunteers of the Gionata project
Why to watch over in May in our communities of faith for the overcoming the violence of homotransbphobia?
Because the world seems to become increasingly hostile to those who are perceived as "different". Because queer people, and in particular transgender people, suffer attacks, discrimination and violence every day.
Because more and more often we witness a declared desire to erase their lives, their rights, even their social existence. And all this happens in silence, in indifference, sometimes even in the approval of those who should defend the dignity of every human being.
Watching means stop this silence.
Means to remember that no one is invisible to the eyes of God. It means pray For those who no longer have a voice, for those who have been broken by violence, for those who live in fear. Means to listen the stories of those who suffered e recognize that God's love is for everyone, without exception, as the biblical verse that will unite the Veglie 2025, taken from the documents of the Apostles, which reminds us that "In truth I am realizing that God does not make people preferences"(Acts 10,34-35).
Yet, outside the churches, the world continues to make preferences. And often to exclude. Violence against queer people is increasing. Physical and verbal attacks multiply, repressive laws advance, the language of hatred becomes daily. Trans people, in particular, are the target of inhumanization campaigns that put their lives at risk.
Where are our Christian communities in all this? Too often those who are the victim of discrimination find in the communities of further faithful faith, instead of refuge and comfort. Too many times those who preach love do not practice it towards queer people. Still, Jesus has always chosen to be on the side of the excluded, of those who were discarded by the company. So how can we not welcome and defend those who undergo the same refusal today?
Watching is an act of faith and justice. Watching means refusing hatred. It means taking position. It means not remaining indifferent in front of broken lives. During these vigils, there we hold in prayer For people who have lost their lives due to homotransfobic violence, remembering that every name, every face, each story is precious in the eyes of God.
Watching means ardently desire a different world. A world in which no one should fear for the mere fact of being himself. A world in which the churches return to being places of welcome and not of judgment. A world in which the commandment of love is not only a beautiful theory, but a daily practice.
This is our call. This is our commitment.
Why are we watched? Because we can no longer afford not to do it.
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