Thee Quaker Podcast Quaker Anger: Trans Rights and Spiritual Activism with Chloe Schwenke
Jun 4, 2025
Chloe Schwenke, a passionate professor and transgender activist, shares her inspiring journey of acceptance within the Quaker community amidst ongoing political challenges to trans rights. She delves into the notion of 'Quaker anger,' advocating for it as a spiritual response to injustice rather than mere despair. Their conversation highlights the importance of transforming this anger into action, fostering advocacy for marginalized groups and urging faith communities to uphold human dignity through authentic activism.
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Chloe’s Gender Identity Journey
- Chloe struggled with her identity growing up in a military family with strict gender expectations.
- She realized she was a woman after a counselor asked her a life-changing question.
Quaker Meeting’s Supportive Role
- Chloe's Quaker meeting created a safe and supportive space for her transition journey.
- The meeting took active steps, sharing the work and inviting doubters to understand and support her.
Humanity Beyond Ideology
- Seeing trans people as individuals rather than ideologies is essential to restore dignity and understanding.
- Recognizing "that of God in everyone" allows true humanity and connection to flourish.
