This month I discuss transgender and intersex identities, challenging the traditional religious view that human sex and gender are strictly binary. Drawing on biology, nature, and theology, I argue that human diversity—including being transgender or intersex—is a natural part of creation rather than a result of sin or a personal choice. Highlighting the heavy social, emotional, and physical costs faced by transgender individuals, I call on Christians to reject rigid categorization, practice radical empathy, and follow Jesus’ example by welcoming and loving marginalized people with dignity and compassion.
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Logically, is this really what God is like?
The author argues, using logic, that God does not hate LGBTQ+ people. He critiques churches for hostility, claiming this contradicts Jesus’ teachings on love and inclusion. Emphasizing human diversity in biology, identity, and experience, and argues that sexuality and gender are not binary or chosen. If God creates people as they are, condemning them would contradict God’s character (love, justice, mercy). Therefore, anti-LGBTQ+ theology is flawed and inconsistent with true Christian principles.
Evangelicalism: a closer look
Last month I looked at the idea of integrity and whether it still matters, as we watched the inauguration of a new (well, second-hand) President. I don’t want to focus directly on him again because we have been force-fed so many “edicts” from the White House this month, and for many, the distortion of truthContinue reading “Evangelicalism: a closer look”
One Hot-Button Issue and the Bible!
As an interesting follow-up to last month’s blog, Chris Goswami has just had an op-ed piece published on 21st May 2024 on Premier Christianity that echoes some of the thoughts I wrote about. Take a moment out and read what he says about Sola Scriptura – but hurry back! Did he read my blog andContinue reading “One Hot-Button Issue and the Bible!”
Changing Minds 