speaking theologically, I witness that what matters IS ALSO IMPERFECTION, and our collective ability to embrace it, whatever we deem it to mean. For some, it means difference. For some, it means that which evokes shame. For some, it means not meeting a generalized standard of "value" or "efficiency." Our ability to be in the presence of that which purity culture and capitalism (which are more tied at the source and in the structures than many admit, which then pulls us straight into theology and actually, also into theodicy) deem to be discardable is essential to being humane with ourselves and with one another.