In a controversial sermon, transgender minister Brigid Dwyer, a Postulant for the Diaconate from St. George’s, Maplewood, slammed the Bible as problematic for referring to Christ as the Son of Man. St. George’s is a highly controversial church with a long history of woke activism, and when a clip of the incident was posted to social media, conservatives mocked the bizarre display.
For context, this post highlights a deep theological divide within Christianity regarding LGBTQ+, which has raged hotly for decades. While conservative Christians adhere to a traditional view of gender, liberals seek to bring woke values into the church. Dwyer’s remarks reflect a progressive view that interprets Scripture to affirm modern understandings of gender identity.
Such was shown in the April 3, 2025 sermon, where Dwyer used the story of Christ to explore woke talking points. The minister said, “Jesus, in the Gospel reading we heard this evening, is struggling with how he’s being perceived. He can feel that it’s somehow not right. So he asks those closest to him, and he’s not wrong. The people know he’s somehow more than just the carpenter, Joseph’s son, but they don’t quite get it.
Continuing the bizarre ranting, Dwyer complained about the word ‘man’ in scripture. The woke priest said, “The question he asks isn’t “Who do the people say that I am,” it’s “Who do the people say the Son of Man is.” And if you’ve ever thought that son of man, whether it’s kind of a weird way for Jesus to refer to himself, you’re not wrong.
Still not done, Brigid Dwyer opined on the finer points of biblical translation. The minister added, “It’s a translation that doesn’t really work in the 21st century. Comes from the 17th century King James Version, which was written back when we used to use masculine terms to mean everyone. It’s kind of like forgive us our trespasses. It’s something dated that has lost its utility, but we still can’t let go of it. A better translation might be son of humanity.”
Concluding the bizarre remarks, the woke minister tied Christ’s words to progressive platitudes. The Episcopal priest said, ” So Jesus does what so many of us do when we’re let down by those we consider family, we turn to our found family instead. But “who do you say that I am”? This is not a test. This is a friend asking for reassurance.”
Watch the clip here:
Unsurprisingly, St. George’s has a long history of woke activism, including a major church trial for heresy. According to their website, “St. George’s was involved in the second of two heresy trials to ever occur in the Episcopal Church since its inception…This one event changed the narrative of LGBTQ+ inclusion and affirmation in the Episcopal Church for decades to come, paving the way for mainstream acceptance of openly gay clergy and launching the conversation on same-sex marriage in the Episcopal Church for decades to come.”
In the comments under the original post, conservatives mocked the bizarre display. One of the comments read, “Aside from the obvious I also wanted to point out this part….. “His voice shaking when he asks” 1) you weren’t there so how can you know this. 2) Jesus ALWAYS spoke with authority. Never any doubt, fear or wonder what anyone else would think or say to Him.
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