Maxwell Kuzma

Maxwell Kuzma is a transgender man and lifelong Catholic who advocates for LGBTQ inclusion in the church and writes about the unique gifts of queer people and the beauty of diversity in God’s creation. Max has been quoted by the New York Times and Associated Press in response to Vatican news related to transgender people. He can be found on social media as @maxwellkuzma. Read more essays and reflections at maxwellkuzma.substack.com.

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Feet standing in water with a rainbow hue (Maxwell Kuzma)

Apr 06, 2023

What Holy Thursday foot washing can teach us about inclusivity and love

Leveling theological rejections at people who are humbling themselves before God looks nothing like the example of Jesus. Maybe instead, the church can meet in shared vulnerability — like washing each other's feet.

Illustration shows wooden structure against a rainbow background.

Dec 22, 2022

For this transgender Catholic, Advent's wait mirrors the wait for embodiment

Growing up as a young LGBTQ person of faith in the Catholic Church, I was familiar with two things: uncertainty and waiting.

Oct 08, 2022

A transgender Catholic responds to 'The Genesis of Gender'

Book review: Abigail Favale's book promises "an intellectually honest, respectful, and faithfully Catholic view" tracing the philosophical origin of gender studies. Yet it leaves out quite a bit of the story.

The wives of Rulon Jeffs attend his funeral in this photo featured in the documentary "Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey" on Netflix. He had the words "Keep sweet" affixed to the soles of his shoes. (Courtesy of Netflix © 2022)

Aug 05, 2022

'Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey' documents one man's idea of heaven on Earth

It is clear that Warren Jeffs used a position of power and authority to manipulate and control people for his own ends. But for the members of his congregation, it was not that simple.

Jun 25, 2022

'Outlove' tells how LGBTQ+ people do belong in the church

Book review: Outlove is the biographical survival story of Julie Rodgers, who grew up fiercely evangelical and passionately in love with Jesus with one small problem: She was attracted to other women.