Kit Robison | Transgender Lutheran Pastor

Overview

We hear stories of gender discrimination across the world, especially when it comes to religious orthodox communities’ acceptance of the LGBTQI community. In today’s discussion, we explore the transition of Kit Robinson from a man to a woman while serving as a pastor in Church.

[00:30] – About Kit Robinson

  • Kit is a pastor who transitioned from a man to a woman.
  • She lost her job at the Lutheran Church.
  • Kit says, that she always had an inkling, but had it buried deep inside the closet and was unaware for the longest time.
  • She recalls times when she didn’t pay attention, her self-referring was always female.

[08:14] – What do you feel about your upbringing influencing your behaviour?

  • We had a large gay and lesbian population in the congregation.
  • I grew up in a fairly progressive space, but trans-population had no existence in that world.
  • Trans was the ballroom scene in New York City in that stage.

[12:58] – Tell me what happened with your post at Lutheran Church.

  • The National Church was accepting.
  • The codification says that anybody can be a pastor, till the time they are chaste and follow all the other rules.
  • But any given congregation is welcome to call or not call the pastor based on their understanding.
  • So, the congregation may have a much more conservative understanding of theology, which then means that they don’t want a gay or trans pastor.
  • I came out on a Sunday after Easter. The process of that event started six months in advance.
  • For the conservative members of the congregation, it was too much to take. They don’t see this to be part of God’s kingdom.

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You can connect with Kit Robison – LinkedIn

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  • Kit is a pastor who transitioned from a man to a woman.
  • She lost her job at the Lutheran Church.
  • Kit says, that she always had an inkling, but had it buried deep inside the closet and was unaware for the longest time.
  • She recalls times when she didn’t pay attention, her self-referring was always female.

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