Episode 09: Transgenderism

On this episode, is there a hidden agenda behind the push for transgender people
to use the restroom of their choice?

Show Notes

Personal:
Vow Renewal
Update on Ben’s condition
Starting new curriculum with kids

https://youtu.be/z0O_VYcsIk8 - If Meat Eaters Acted Like Vegans

News:
Much controversy over whether or not transgender people should be allowed to use the bathroom of their choice.

• Target is being boycotted by many because they are affirming that right.
  • https://corporate.target.com/article/2016/04/target-stands-inclusivity
• North Carolina is facing boycotts by celebrities for standing against it.
  • http://www.reuters.com/article/us-north-carolina-lgbt-idUSKCN0YB209
• Will these boycotts affect the outcome??
  • http://dailycaller.com/2016/05/29/franklin-graham-attributes-target-stock-woes-to-tranny-bathroom-policies

(We do NOT condone the actions in these videos. They are posted for reference only.)
https://youtu.be/RxUeFHUlHT4 - Mother of 12 rebukes Target
https://youtu.be/bLQ2kuWqQew - Man blocks Target bathroom
https://youtu.be/CRfFKbWUHYQ - Hellfire Target Rebuke
https://youtu.be/BkSLOGhPbhY - Self-Identifying as Target Employee (Tony Miano)

Life Issues:
Is this a civil rights issue?
Are women and children at risk if we allow transgender people to use the bathroom of their choice?
Is there a greater or hidden agenda behind the transgender bathroom issue?
How should we respond to a transgender person

• Not with namecalling
• Not with judgmental comments as though their sin is far less forgivable than our own

What do we do if a friend/family member/our child comes out as transgender?

• Share the truth in love
• Treat them as you always have, including their gender

Doctrine:
Deuteronomy 22:5 - Can one make a position on one verse, especially one in the old testament?
Genesis 1:27-28 - God created sexes. God does not make mistakes because he is righteous and all powerful. Man however, makes great mistakes.
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 -  Why shouldn't we stop after verse 10?
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https://youtu.be/YpjxbHa0GtI - Transgendered Man Gets Saved (Wretched)
https://youtu.be/DsIP1zP4ns4 - Former Trangender Christian Testimony
https://youtu.be/Z71XkZ22QBE - Transgender No More!
https://www.xxxchurch.com/thehaps/the-diamond-dee-interview.html - The Diamond Dee Interview

Grab Bag:
Objections to the Biblical Worldview regarding the Transgender issue

• What about hermaphrodites?
• I can’t help it. I was born this way/God made me this way.
• I believe God is fine with my lifestyle/I am a good person.

Transgender Identity—Wishing Away God’s Design
https://answersingenesis.org/family/gender/transgender-identity-wishing-away-gods-design

Association of Certified Biblical Counselors
https://biblicalcounseling.com/?s=transgender (Articles)
https://biblicalcounseling.com/counselors (Find a Counselor)