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What 8 Christian Leaders Had to Say on Transgenderism

What 8 Christian Leaders Had to Say on Transgenderism

The issue of gender identity and transgenderism is at the forefront of our culture today, and it is also affecting the church. This has led to many Christian leaders to weigh in on what the Bible has to say about transgenderism. Because of the platforms that they have, these Christian leaders' beliefs on transgenderism and gender identity are particularly influential. Below are quotes from 10 different Christian leaders on this issue.

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USA Swimming Official Resigns after 30 Years over Trans Athlete Policy

USA Swimming Official Resigns after 30 Years over Trans Athlete Policy

A longtime USA Swimming official has resigned in protest after the University of Pennsylvania allowed a trans-identifying biological male to compete on the school’s women’s swimming team despite competing for three years on the men’s team.

J.K. Rowling Under Fire for Tweet about Reporting Rapes by Transgender Perpetrators

J.K. Rowling Under Fire for Tweet about Reporting Rapes by Transgender Perpetrators

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is gaining attention this week for a tweet she posted about how rapes in Scotland could soon be reported.

Atheist Richard Dawkins Sides with Christians in Transgender Debate: It's 'Discrimination against Women'

Atheist Richard Dawkins Sides with Christians in Transgender Debate: It's 'Discrimination against Women'

One of the world's most prominent atheists has sided with Christians and traditionalists in the debate over gender by asking his followers to sign a document that declares the "meaning of the word 'woman'" should not "be changed to include men."

Catholic Student Suspended from Sports Team for Saying There 'Are Only Two Genders' Files Lawsuit against School

Catholic Student Suspended from Sports Team for Saying There 'Are Only Two Genders' Files Lawsuit against School

A New Hampshire high school student who was punished by his school for allegedly saying there "are only two genders" has sued the school district and its vice principal.

Biden State Dept. Issues Passport with Non-Binary Gender Marker, 'X'

Biden State Dept. Issues Passport with Non-Binary Gender Marker, 'X'

On Wednesday, the Biden State Department said it has issued America's first-ever passport with an "X" gender marker identifying the person as non-binary or intersex.

AMA Urges Removal of Sex from All Birth Certificates: 'There Is No Clear Standard' for Deciding a Baby's Sex

AMA Urges Removal of Sex from All Birth Certificates: 'There Is No Clear Standard' for Deciding a Baby's Sex

The American Medical Association is recommending the removal of sex from birth certificates in a move it says will prevent discrimination based on gender identity.

Confused Souls Find Rest in God's Image

Confused Souls Find Rest in God's Image

I have tremendous empathy for young people who live in confusion in a chaotic, messy culture. I believe that if I was young today being called “sir,” I might wonder if I was supposed to be a boy. I have empathy for these kinds of teenagers and young adults.

Wisconsin Releases Gender-Neutral Birth Certificates for Parents Who Don't Identify as Mother, Father

Wisconsin Releases Gender-Neutral Birth Certificates for Parents Who Don't Identify as Mother, Father

Wisconsin officials announced a new gender-neutral birth certificate for parents who do not identify as a mother or a father.