Religious Trauma

Public school tried to ban student’s lesbian art work because it’s “offensive” to Christians. Her piece was about religious trauma that LGBTQ+ people deal with, and it apparently struck a nerve.

Public school tried to ban student’s lesbian art work because it’s “offensive” to Christians. Her piece was about religious trauma that LGBTQ+ people deal with, and it apparently struck a nerve. The recent incident where a public school attempted to censor a student’s art piece, solely based on the fact that it was deemed offensive to Christians, brings to light the ongoing battle between freedom of expression and religious sensitivities. The work in question delved into the religious trauma experienced by LGBTQ+ individuals, shedding light on the struggles they face within religious communities. It is alarming that an educational institution, a place that should encourage critical thinking and open dialogue, would seek to silence the voice of a young artist expressing her truth.… Continue reading