God and the Transgender Debate, Andrew T. Walker
God and the Transgender Debate, Andrew T. Walker
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God and the Transgender Debate

Author: Andrew T. Walker

Narrator: Andrew T. Walker

Unabridged: 4 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/20/2018


Synopsis

What is transgender and gender fluidity? What does God's Word actually say about these issues? How can the gospel be good news for someone experiencing gender dysphoria? How should churches respond? This warm, faithful and careful book helps Christians understand what the Bible says about gender identity. It will help us to engage lovingly, thoughtfully and faithfully with one of the most explosive cultural discussions of our day. If you want to learn more and love better, and are open to considering what God has to say about sex and gender, this hope-filled book is for you. Includes a section looking at practical questions including: - Can someone be transgender and Christian? - Should I mind if people who are biologically the other sex are in my restroom? - What should church leaders do if a congregation member asks for their child to be identified as the opposite gender? - Is it true that Christian teaching is harmful and can lead to depression and higher suicide rates? - What about people who are born intersex?

About Andrew T. Walker

Andrew T. Walker is associate professor of Christian ethics at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and executive director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement in Louisville, Kentucky. He previously served as senior fellow in Christian ethics at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. Walker is the author of God and the Transgender Debate, named the best book in public theology in 2017 by The Gospel Coalition, coauthor of Marriage Is: How Marriage Transforms Society and Cultivates Human Flourishing, and coeditor of the Gospel for Life series. He has written for National Review, Time, The Gospel Coalition, Public Discourse, First Things, and Christianity Today and speaks frequently all over the country.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Naomi on September 12, 2020

A very thoughtful and compassionate study of a difficult and sensitive topic that the church is being forced to face more and more. This book makes a strong use of God's word, is practical, and also kind. I like the fact it emphasises we are to show love first and foremost - as everyone is made in th......more

Goodreads review by Jason on May 04, 2021

Some Christian voices on this topic veer in the direction of straight shock-and-awe. They leave you with a concern that is laced with incredulity and exasperation. Other Christian voices have gone to the other extreme—whether because of bad theology or desire for social capital—and have fully affirm......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on February 28, 2018

Sloppy work. This book is a very weak position paper that gives the impression that the author set out to reinforce their pre-existing biases. The theological analysis is thin, and does not look at the arguments made in a reasonable and critical fashion. Instead, the author largely repeats common “c......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on February 10, 2020

Unfortunately this book, like so many others, entirely misses the point. I committed myself to Christ thirty-four years ago and transitioned M2F six years ago. Up until that point, I hadn't been listening to God but to mere humans within the Church and elsewhere who had somehow managed to convince m......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on November 03, 2018

I found this book extremely helpful. Andrew Walker approaches this very delicate and controversial issue with biblical clarity and compassion. I highly recommend it.......more