From haute couture to elementary schools, activists aren’t just trying to “push the envelope” when it comes to gender distinction — they’re trying to “erase the line.”
Sexual Identity
What is intersexuality and how should Christians respond?
The growing transgender movement fights against God’s design for male and female and affects laws, education, freedom and privacy.
Genesis teaches that God created humanity male and female in his image and likeness. We are divinely separated into male and female.
What is “transgenderism” and how should Christians approach this cultural issue? Our Thriving Values™ resources will help you understand and respond with grace and truth to one of the most confusing cultural issues we now face.
1. What Does The Houston Ordinance Do? The ordinance is, among other things, a public accommodation policy that forbids discrimination in the city based on sexual orientation and gender identity. One of the points of greatest concern is that it allows men who think they are women to enter public restrooms, locker rooms and private …
Freedoms Threatened and Innocence Lost: The Impact of Adding Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Gender Expression to Statutes and Policies Hundreds of states, municipalities and schools have added “sexual orientation,” “gender identity” and “gender expression” to non-discrimination and public accommodations laws, ordinances and policies. Sexual orientation is a broad term that includes sexual and romantic …
We live in a fallen world and this affects every area of human life, including sexuality and relationships. One of the results is that people struggle with all kinds of sexual and relational brokenness, and some will struggle with unwanted same-sex attractions.
“Peace on earth, goodwill toward men.” Christmas is right around the corner and you’re making plans to bring the whole family gathered together to celebrate. Yet peace and goodwill are anything but certain. You just learned: Your brother comes home a day early for the family gathering and privately announces, “I’m gay,” or Your …
Understanding teenagers can be difficult. However, it’s vitally important to cultivate a strong relationship with your teen so you can discuss important topics such sexual development. God designed your teenager with a specific purpose. Help support and encourage them as they discover that purpose and its connection with their sexual development.
Even if you’ve followed every rule or principle regarding your child’s sexual development to this point, there are upcoming changes that require your renewed attention and investment in your preteen’s life. God designed your preteen with a specific purpose. Help support and encourage them as they discover that purpose and its connection with their sexual …
From the toddler to early elementary school years, there are several important developmental milestones that impact your children. Remember that your child is uniquely designed by God for a specific purpose. Their sexual identity is a large part of that purpose. As a parent, you have the privilege to help your child discover how God …
As your young children grow up, they will face a variety of situations involving their body parts, sexual development, and issues around sexuality. Talking with your children about these topics might feel awkward, and that’s okay. But taking initiative regarding sexual development when your kids are at a young age will benefit your relationship later …
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