Transgenderity And Transgenderism

“God doesn’t make mistakes.” A very deep argument, but a very flawed one. If God did not make mistakes, why are children born with an array of abnormalities? If God were perfect, why did he make us so imperfect? Aren’t we supposed to be made from his image? Or is this phrase a mere attempt to give a blind eye to a reality that faces us today? In Spanish, there is a saying that goes, “there is not worse blind man than the one that does not want to see,” and indeed this applies to many people. But we are not here to engage in an endless debate of who is right and who is wrong, the fact of the matter is that we have a problem at hand and we need to resolve it. We no longer are dealing with just grown men and women when it comes to transgenderism, and this puts us as a society, and more exclusively the parents of the kids, in a whole new playing field.

I agree with the statement Balswick &Balswick stated, “It is a tragedy when people who struggle with sexual identity experience rejection from the Christian community.”(Balswick & Balswick, 2014, p. 234) As Christians we do our best to obey and follow God’s will, but as humans it is in our sinful nature to fall in sin. Just as Adam and Eve did in Genesis 3. We all face struggles in our lives, whether it be within ourselves or outside in the world of society. No sin we face as an individual is any better or worse than another. Never wanting to experience rejection but having a deep desire of wanting to be accepted or understood is something we all long for. With no other love being any better than God’s love, people may seek for the formula

My sex is female, and I also identify my gender as being a heterosexual female. As far as religion goes, I identify as a non-denominational Christian who basically almost lives at church. All of these aspects of my life affect my perspective on the LGBT community. I believe that being homosexual is wrong and should not be done because only man and woman should be together, but because of my religion, I also believe in accepting those people apart of the LGBT community. Many people would say that I am wrong or confused for thinking this way because I am Christian and believe in God because the bible says in 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, “Surely you know that people who do wrong will not get to enjoy God’s kingdom. Don’t be fooled. These are the people who will not get to enjoy his kingdom: those who sin sexually, those who worship idols, those who commit adultery, men who let other men use them for sex or who have sex with other men, those who steal, those who are greedy, those who drink too much, those who abuse others with insults, and those who cheat.” Many people who are not truly rooted in their faith will see this scripture and will shun away all people apart of the LGBT community or just stop believing in God because they are in that community. I, on the other hand, know that even though that is said in the Bible there is more to this statement. The Bible also says

Within this same faith community, some indeed argue that God is opposed to same-sex relationships; as a result, such persons present themselves as diametrically opposed to the notion of same-sex happiness, love, marriage, family, and sexual intimacy. It is important to note that such a discriminatory perception is rooted in a religious interpretation regarding God’s relational will for humanity. This is a tautological debate which the black church must refuse to entertain and/or engage. Rather, the black church should be committed to conversation regarding pragmatics which promote the love ethic of Jesus Christ.

Dobson covers the authoritative biblical evidence for the union of one man and one woman found in Genesis 2:24 “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” This scripture in itself has enough validity to stand against anything mankind could hurl at it because it is the very word of God; nevertheless, Dr. Dobson points to history and civilization that have passed to validate his point as well. In his argument for traditional marriage he leans heavily upon the attraction between man and woman and how they are made for one another; to this fact, he gives supporting proof that the union between man and woman is key to the stability and productivity of mankind. Therefore he concludes that if mankind gives into this homosexual tendency to marry and corrupt the course that God has set we are heading for doom as

Homosexuality has become accepted by many in our culture today. PBS estimates that there are 9 million members of the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) community (Greve, Joan. “LGBT America: By the Numbers.”). This makes up 3.8% of the US population. Some of these members identify as Christians. So this poses a couple of questions: does the Bible really condemn homosexuality, can you be a gay Christian, and can two people of the same sex be legitimately married? These are important questions for churches to have answers to as the LGBT movement is becoming very popular.

In the article “What Does It Mean To Be Transgender” by Robi Ludwig. The article tells of a transgenders point of view about the topic of being transgender and being interview by Robi Ludwig a psychotherapist who questions Ryan Sallans. Doctor Ludwig asks different questions dealing with the transgender topic and what was Ryan’s opinion or response to the question. Since Ryan is a transgender person he understands what people who are going through this serious topic. He tells Dr. Ludwig about what is the meaning of being Transgender and how can you discover or to understand within each questions and answer they

The more strict-to-text christians lead a sermon that describes being gay as a sin and something that should be fixed (the same thought process as the early 1900’s), while the more modern christians have shifted to become accepting of these choices while still maintaining biblical accuracy. Rob Rees, a Pastor at Friendship Church says,”the word gay brings a sense of discomfort fueled with emotion and experiences. The original context of the word gay was to express happy not a lifestyle”. The church tries to be accepting in all of their attendees life choices but the line is hard to navigate when the Bible is very straightforward about same sex relations. Romans 1:27 says, “In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed shameful acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error”. With the complexity of the Bible and it’s thousands of scriptures, many are led astray as some preach the sinfulness and hatred of gays, while others preach acceptance and love for everyone. Although many people are conflicted, Rob Rees sends out the message that, “the church is a hospital for sinners and not a hotel for saints”. Rob Rees wants the message to be heard that the church can be seen as the enemy for some but it is also a place to worship and pray no matter who you are. The Pastor does not

Homosexuality continues as a controversial topic of conversation amongst the civil society and church worldwide. Although in recent decades the homosexual agenda appears to gain territory in legislation and so called civil rights we (Bible believing Christians) should understand that even though gay marriages are supported by the legal system the body of Christ is under a different governing system. As ambassadors of the Kingdom, imitators of Jesus Christ, and Image bearers of God we must acknowledge marriage as a sacred institution between one man and one woman not between the same sex. Meaning we do not condone homosexuality but our love toward homosexuals honor God’s word (NIV, Mr. 10: 6-9; Jn. 3:16). Therefore, the body of Christ should

Pastor's should teach their congregations how to make good choices for themselves as it relates to issues of sexuality. In seminary future pastors are taught critical approaches to scripture, they learn about the discrepancies and contradictions, they discover all sorts of historical errors, mistakes, they deconstruct and reconstruct what they thought they knew. Seminary students refine their theology of ministry, yet when it comes to the topic of sexuality these students who have graduated and become pastors

In today’s society, a person is able to identify themselves as a boy, a girl or a transgender. Transgender is a delicate subject to some people as it may be accepted by some and abnormal for others. Lisa Fields, a journalist, informed us that nearly 700,000 people are living publicly as transgender in the U.S and many people have many assumptions about what it means to be transgender. The people who identify themselves as transgender say it what is means inside to them is what matters. Additionally, different ways of marriage are introduced into today’s world more than just a man and a wife married together. Gay, lesbian and traditional relationships are all around today having the same issues as the transgender subject. The issue that

Let’s face it—everybody’s gotta “go.” At some point during the day, all 7.5 billion people on Earth use the restroom. A lot of the time, you aren’t even within the comforts of your own home when you feel the warning signs. But what if you couldn’t use a public restroom? Imagine a world where stationed before every public restroom, stood a police officer that demanded your personal information. Imagine a world where you were forced into a restroom of the wrong gender. Imagine a world where public restroom access turned from necessity to luxury. This is a struggle that transgender individuals fear—and oftentimes face—daily, and the future of it could affect everyone. Left uneducated, the individuals on this Earth could make this nightmare a reality. The pivotal fight denying transgender individuals correct bathroom access is a threat to personal privacy and their mental health fueled by poor judgement and misinformation.

As a result of Bruce Jenner transformation to Caitlyn Jenner, it has impacted the world in a huge way. Presently, more transgendered people are coming out and requesting changes to accommodate them. For this purpose, plenty of people do not like the changes that have and are going to be made. It is important that all members of society are treated fairly and equally, but they are being intemperate.

In the commercial, it shows a variety of people such as transgenders, poor people, different races, queer, and more. None of these people knew the other, but they cooperated until the end because they saw each other through binary views (meaning you have only one choice or another) of one’s sex, gender, and sexuality. For example, the man and transgender interaction. The man saw the transgender as a woman and gained respect because she was ex-military; however, his face completely changed once he found out the woman was actually transgender. Transgender is “a contested umbrella term used to describe individuals whose gender expression and behavior do not match the binary system.” Despite him finding out, he made the effort to understand why

For the topic of the argumentative essay assignment, I will be presenting my stance on transgenderism. As a result of all the controversy surrounding the transformation of Bruce Jenner to Kaitlyn Jenner, it is evident that the transgendered theme is one that is growing in the present day culture. With coming out of Bruce Jenner and a new reality TV series featuring a transgendered girl, I found myself very intrigued with subject. Therefore, there are several areas of transgenderism that I hope to explore during the assignment, which include: scientific research or proof that a person is born with the wrong gender, transgender law pertaining to if the transgendered are legally required to disclose their original assigned gender, and the psychiatric