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.
Tag Archives: Intersex
Labels and Identities
AI Generated picture “Labels” – edited by Peter Johnson This month’s blog is a little more challenging, at least to me, because of the many pitfalls. There are a lot of links and although I don’t expect you to read all of them, I’d encourage you to at least scan-read most of them even ifContinue reading “Labels and Identities”
Ch.5. – Transgender/Transsexual Issues and Intersex
This post probably covers the subject that will cause folks the most ire and has been the most difficult to write – and how do you find an image that doesn’t cause upset?! There are so many rabbit-holes to fall down, and every likelihood I can offend every reader with something I say! People seemContinue reading “Ch.5. – Transgender/Transsexual Issues and Intersex”
Changing Minds 