Posts Tagged ‘Transgender’

Transitioning

Are Christians prepared to answer the challenges that accompany transgender ideology? Can we clearly defend our beliefs? Do we understand what the transgender community believes? Transitioning introduces the reader to transgender ideology while providing a Biblical framework for evaluating it.

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Why is Sexual Expression Important?

King Solomon declared nearly 3,000 years ago that there is nothing new under the sun. Within the United States transgenderism and sex-reassignment procedures are nothing new. Why then is America so obsessed with the transgender community? Furthermore, how is the matter of how a person chooses to present themselves sexually, significant for the Church? Click…

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Why are Gender-Specific Bathrooms Important?

There is a deep-rooted fear of the bathroom within the transgender community. This is not because of the prevalence of violence, but rather the fear of possible humiliation. Transgender individuals are afraid they will not be accepted, will be challenged, or will be reminded of the differences between themselves and those with whom they identify.…

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Is Transgenderism a Mental Illness?

At the heart of the debate regarding how to classify transgenderism is the question, “What causes transgenderism?” Is transgenderism a perfectly natural and inborn condition; is it a consequence of social conditioning; is it a psychological disorder, or is it something else? Click to Download

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Is the Church Prepared to Minister to Transgenders?

Recent news, media, and legislative events have made it evident that there is an entire community of people who know that something isn’t right and are desperately seeking a solution. Unfortunately, they are focused upon transforming their bodies when they should be focused on transforming their spirits. However, the natural guide in this process is conspicuously…

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Is Gender Identity Sufficient to Determine One’s Sex?

From the earliest of ages, some individuals are convinced that their gender and their body are misaligned. With such a malleable standard as feelings for determining truth, it is not surprising to find that people self-identify as far more than the opposite sex. There are numerous growing subcultures of individuals who believe themselves to be…

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Do Intersex Individuals Disprove the Gender Binary?

The reality of intersex individuals is commonly presented as evidence refuting a gender binary and a universal definition of biological sex. The assumption is that because intersex conditions are exceptions to the normal classifications of male and female, these individuals cannot be male or female. Is this reasonable? Click to Download

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Are Our Physical Bodies Sacred?

Our traditional view of biology and its limitations are undergoing a radical transformation. Science is discovering the key to transforming some of nature’s most fundamental truths. At the heart of these transformative issues is the question, “Is the human body sacred?” In other words, how far are humans permitted to travel along the path of…

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Are Gender & Biological Sex Social Constructions?

Although transgenderism has long sought refuge amid the acronym LGBT, standing for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender, the transgender community increasingly argues for a distinction between biological sex, sexual preference, and gender. One oft-cited explanation is that sexual orientation determines who you want to go to bed with, and gender identity determines what you want…

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