I'm seeing posts encouraging those new to Mastodon to post an introduction with biographical information. I did not do that when I joined in early December and apologize for the oversight. Here's some biographical information:

I'm a retired academic (Ph.D. in theology) with a husband who is also a retired Ph.D. in theology. As a gay couple now in our 51st year together, we found ourselves very much unwelcome and unwanted in the Catholic institutions in which we taught.

"Since the moment the Obergefell decision was handed down, Republicans have toyed with the broader argument that the mere fact of same-sex marriage’s existence inherently oppresses Christians by making them feel bad."

~ Amanda Marcotte

I'm a Christian. And when you are given the fake "right" to "marry," I am being oppressed.