Yet Another Reason to Not Visit the National Cathedral

Darth Vader Gargoyle found on the National Cathedral in Washington DC

Many of us are enjoying a three day weekend today thanks to our National Fourth of July holiday. While our nation does not officially elevate one religion over another, we do have this thing we call the "National Cathedral" in Washington DC. Recently, the ruling religion of the day was on full display,  

From Reuters,

Transgender priest preaches at Washington's National Cathedral
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -
The Reverend Dr. Cameron Partridge, one of seven openly transgender clergy in the Episcopal Church, spoke from the Canterbury Pulpit in honor of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community's Pride Month, the Cathedral said.
Partridge told congregants in his guest appearance he was proud to be a part of a church that was pushing for acceptance of all people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity.
"As we behold one another in these days of celebration may we honor the way we sustain each other," he said.
Partridge, who began transitioning to male from female over a decade ago, is the Episcopal Chaplain at Boston University and a lecturer and counselor at Harvard Divinity School.
Reverend Gene Robinson, the first openly gay Episcopal bishop, presided over the service on Sunday, which included readings and prayers by gay, lesbian and transgender church members.