Posts Tagged ‘Transgenderism’
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
Read MoreAre 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…
Read MoreAre 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…
Read MoreAre Bathrooms Still Safe Places?
An unintended consequence of using the subjective and unenforceable standard of personal feelings as the new criteria for determining who can and cannot use gender-specific bathrooms and changing facilities is the removal of basic safety restrictions for such facilities. Opponents of removing gender-restrictions on public bathrooms and changing facilities question whether such policies will attract…
Read MoreHow Sex-Change Hormone Therapy Is 21st Century Sorcery
Increasingly, hormone blockers are prescribed to delay the onset of puberty in children who are believed to suffer from gender dysphoria. By preventing the development of such things as facial bone structure, vocal chords, facial hair, and breasts, the individual is better prepared to make the physical transition from one gender to another, and future…
Read MoreIs Transgenderism a Private Matter?
It can be said that 2015 was the year of transgender awareness. In June of 2015 former transgender activist Riki Wilchins announced, “We are at a social inflection point on transgender issues.”[1] Collins English Dictionary listed “transgender” as the word of the year, and according to the Human Rights Campaign, “TV shows like Transparent and Sense8 and reality shows like I…
Read MoreIs Gender Dysphoria Harming Our Children?
Although reliable data is limited, there is reason to believe that the increased awareness and tolerance of gender ideology is adversely affecting children. Data from the United Kingdom suggests that an over-exposure to gender ideology is resulting in an increased number of children who are confused about their sexuality.[1] In the United Kingdom a Telegraph article…
Read MoreIs Transgenderism in the Bible?
King Solomon declared nearly 3,000 years ago that there is nothing new under the sun (Ecc. 1:9). Transgenderism is no exception. Even among the gods of ancient civilizations, gender fluidity can be found. Therefore, it should not be surprising to discover that the Bible addresses gender dysphoria. This rise in sexual confusion is concerning because…
Read MoreWhy Do Transgenders Fear Public Bathrooms?
Within a month’s time 1,327,000 petitioners pledged to boycott Target, America’s second largest retailer, over its revised bathroom policy.[1][2] In a company statement issued April 19, 2016, Target announced: We believe that everyone—every team member, every guest, and every community—deserves to be protected from discrimination, and treated equally. Consistent with this belief, Target supports the federal Equality…
Read MoreBathrooms: The Frontline in the Culture War
Recently, politicians have endeavored to fix the problem by defining an individual’s sex apart from their biology, choosing instead to focus entirely upon the individual’s personal feelings. CBS New York reports: New York City has enacted a regulation that ensures people visiting city facilities can use restrooms or locker rooms aligned with their gender identity. Mayor Bill…
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