How should Christians respond to transsexualism?
Transsexualism is a complex condition that is not easy for people to understand, particularly if a person is content with their own gender identity. Christians should respond as far as possible with compassion and understanding. However, transsexualism is a self-determined condition. It is unique in that the patient makes their own diagnosis a doctor only confirms it. Genetic determination is not likely ever to be scientifically demonstrated. Evidence suggests that resolution of the underlying gender ambiguity and conflict can be slow and painful. It is only likely to be resolved with strong commitment and determination. Christians should be willing to support in every possible way the struggles of transsexual people to accept their true birth sex.
