Gender dysphoria and transgenderism (7) “Religious” objections to the Bible’s teaching on gender
Prof. Cory Griess examines the third major argument used by transgender activists to challenge biblical teaching on gender, specifically analyzing how Matthew 19:12 (Christ's statement about eunuchs) is misappropriated to justify transgenderism. The article defends the Reformed biblical position by carefully distinguishing between intersex conditions (biological disorders of sexual development) and modern transgender ideology, demonstrating that Christ's acceptance of those born as eunuchs does not entail acceptance of unrepentant transgenderism.
Previous article in this series: February 1, 2024, 230. Introduction We are currently examining the three main arguments transgender activists make in an attempt to deny the clear scriptural teaching regarding gender and sex. So far, we have examined transgender activism's deceitful appeal to Galatians 3:28 and its wrong interpretation of the creation narrative. In this article we will examine transgender activism's appeal to Matthew 19:12, where the Lord Jesus says, "For there are some...
Full article available on sb.rfpa.org
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