The Trans Jesus Uproar is Not What We Think it Is

Joshua Heath’s sermon wasn’t about Jesus Himself. It was about Christian art history.

Pietà with Saint John Evangelist and Two Angels. Painting by Jean Malouel (c. 1370-c. 1415). Photograph by Sailko.

After the dean of the University of Cambridge defended apparent claims that Jesus was transgender, outrage ensued. An article from the Daily Mail said that worshippers were left distressed and “in tears” at such a thought. Some even said…