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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Liberty Extinguished
The blog discusses a range of troubling incidents linked to U.S. actions under the Trump administration, highlighting international aggression, questionable military engagements, and alleged ICE abuses. It critiques the administration’s moral stance, especially towards the LGBTQ+ community, and emphasizes concerns about growing violence and discrimination in detention centers, urging for greater compassion and justice.
Bringing light to our Toxic culture?
In opening this month’s blog, I want to say that as we start the run-up to Christmas, there will be no blog next month. I therefore anticipate that the next Blog to drop into your mailboxes – assuming you have signed up to receive blogs by email, will be in January. In the meantime, if thereContinue reading “Bringing light to our Toxic culture?”
My Story – Greyson: Hope in a scary world
Since I started this in 2021, I have asked a few people to tell me their stories. You can find previous stories on the Blog Log page. This month I have asked Rev Greyson Kentopp to tell me about himself. I first met Greyson earlier this year when he was holidaying in the UK fromContinue reading “My Story – Greyson: Hope in a scary world”
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”
Election Selection?
As I start to write this, the UK is about to vote for a new government. We all have hopes and fears about how the next few days pan out. We want to try and get it right so that the new Government make things better in those areas of life that really concern us. Continue reading “Election Selection?”
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!”
Ch.6. – What the Bible says about Trans
Why does Mr Potato Head get a lookin? All will become clear later! Read on… In my last Blog I took a look at Intersex and Transgenderism and the inconsistency faith groups have in their handling of these issues. I referred to sexuality, gender and identity. I talked about science. We know from basic genetics,Continue reading “Ch.6. – What the Bible says about Trans”
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 