Theology in the Raw Gender Dysphoria, Church Hurt, and Enduring Hope in Jesus: Remington Rathjen
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Mar 5, 2026 Remington Rathjen, a Christian who lives with gender dysphoria and same-sex attraction, shares a raw personal testimony. He recounts lifelong identity struggle, painful church conflicts and spiritual abuse. He explains being ousted from leadership, confronting exclusionary policies, and how Jesus remained central amid trauma. He urges compassion and offers a message of belonging to queer listeners.
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Widespread Church Trauma Among Queer People
- Remington observes nearly every queer person he knows has experienced church-based spiritual abuse or trauma.
- He suggests systemic scapegoating and marginalization in church structures lead queer people to leave or seek refuge elsewhere.
Stepping Down To Ask Tough Questions
- Remington served on leadership at a non-denominational evangelical megachurch for eight years before conflict in 2020.
- He stepped down to question church decisions around COVID and racial issues and sought conversations with a campus pastor about the church's direction.
Banned From Leadership Over One Word Accusation
- After several meetings, a campus pastor accused Remington of 'homosexuality' and banned him from leadership despite his celibacy and clear theology.
- The meeting turned into a 'healing council' that ended with the pastor saying there was no place for him in the church.