Affirming God's Image
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Addressing the Transgender Question with Science and Scripture
Written by J. Alan Branch
What is a knowledgeable, faithfully biblical response to transgenderism?
In Affirming God's Image, J. Alan Branch takes a fair, respectful, and factual tone in addressing this complex issue through a biblical lens. You'll learn:
- Scientific research around the transgender experience
- An Overview of the history of transgenderism
- Important terminology surrounding gender issues
- Why people pursue gender reassignment surgery, and what happens after
- How to navigate conversations around this topic
The book ends with two practical chapters for families and churches, giving you guiding principles for how to address this issue in a loving, Christ--honoring way.
The first step to responding well to any situation is understanding it. Affirming God's Image equips you with the biblical, scientific, and practical knowledge you need for a wise response.
Paperback, 200 pages, notes, bibliography, subject index
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