Ritually, to "come out" is to testify, to confess.
This brit hitvada'ut ("covenant of coming out") is a new ritual and liturgy intended for individuals coming out in Jewish communities.
"As I looked deeply at the personal meaning of these texts, I began to recognize that being called as prophet is very similar to the risk of coming out (a queer calling): in addition to the excitement of following a voice within, there is the accompanying risk of being rejected by an offended world (especially those of your own kin). The prophet is called to speak the truth of God, the person coming out is called to speak the God-given truth about him or herself. It is a calling, a coming out that often puts one at odds with others (in society and church). This association between a prophet and one coming out inspired the title of the sermon, “Prophet: A Queer Calling.” I admit that the title is a bit provocative and, perhaps, on the surface even offensive..."
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