“Beware of pride.” It’s a phrase that’s very common, especially in my faith. Pride as I’ve known it, is associated with hard hearts, stiff necks, upturned noses, and general disgust and disdain for others. It’s the refusal to let love of God and love for others influence our actions and our hearts.

So what does that have to do with a day, week, or month-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community? I had this chat with my kids and roommate last night. One, concerned about the pride we’re warned of, asked “But pride is a misnomer, isn’t it?” Is it?