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Austen Hartke's Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians is a great resource for this question.
Yeah, that’s a really tough situation. It’s really courageous that you came out to him, and you should be proud of that no matter what happens.
When I came out as gay to my parents, it took a really long time for them to process it — like years. They needed space. If they had tried to process it with me around, things probably would have blown up more often than it did (which is more than I wanted anyway...). I’m convinced that they’ve had pretty bad influences. My mom’s on staff at a Southern Baptist church, and my dad’s pretty conservative as well. They didn’t try to push anything on me though. An “agreed to disagree” situation has been the equilibrium state. While how they treat me is undoubtedly a function of what they believe, just getting used to things has improved how they treat me as well, despite no change in beliefs.
Have you looked at the resources in the FAQ here or over in /r/TransChristianity? I’m honestly unfamiliar with any resources designed specifically for parents. I just finished Austen Hartke’s Transforming, which I believe would be a great intro for Christians with limited or misguided opinions on trans issues.
Austin Hartke, Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians.
Really good book.
https://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Bible-Lives-Transgender-Christians/dp/0664263100
Also, you might check out /r/TransChristianity.
Check out Austen Hartke and his YouTube videos, as well as his book “Transforming.” (https://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Bible-Lives-Transgender-Christians/dp/0664263100)
I’m in the same boat as you and its helped me somewhat reconcile it—if you need to talk about it, I’m available though I’m kind of still an egg maybe?
https://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Bible-Lives-Transgender-Christians/dp/0664263100
I have heard this is well written. But honestly I feel your pain. Sorry for what your going through. It sucks sometimes.
Austen Hartke’s book is an amazing resource for those that come from a Christian background and are dealing with family that is using religion to hurt.
Transforming.
>Can I still be a Christian and be transgender and queer?
YES! There are thousands of us all across the globe, you are definately not alone, sis. Here's a great book you should check out, https://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Bible-Lives-Transgender-Christians/dp/0664263100
>To be honest I feel like God doesn’t accept me if for feeling this way :(
You feel that way because it looks like the only thing you have ever been taught. Hang around here more, and over on r/OpenChristian, meet and get to know other queer Christians. We've got a discord link around here and there somewhere. Also, head over to https://gaychurch.org , and find an affirming church near you, support and fellowship is crucial as well.
This article is nice. It's very cursory and easy to understand. For some more extended reading on the subject