What Does God Think? Transgender People and The Bible
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Publisher Description
From the award-winning author of I Promised Not to Tell: Raising a transgender child comes this thought-provoking book, What Does God Think? Presented with the idea that her transgender child was "not of God", Cheryl B. Evans set out to see what God really thinks about transgender people. What does the Bible say? Why is there such a big divide among Christians? Why do some Christians insist there is no such thing as a transgender person while other Christians accept and affirm transgender people? And most importantly, what does God think?
This is an invitation to examine the scriptures and give consideration to the social, cultural, and scientific facts that impact what we believe, and the way we internally feel about transgender people.
Cheryl B. Evans handles this controversial topic with grace and compassion for people on both sides of this debate.
If you have been struggling to understand how someone can be Christian and still accept and affirm transgender people then this book is for you. If you know someone who is struggling to accept a loved one who has come out as trans, this would be the perfect book to recommend.
What Does God Think? by Cheryl B. Evans is educational and highly revealing. This transgender affirming book is an excellent resource for both Christians and non-Christians alike.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Evans (I Promised Not to Tell) presents an accessible introduction to issues surrounding trans identity and Christianity. After a brief explanation of the science of sexual diversity and the growing public awareness of trans people, Evans who began exploring and struggling with these concepts after her son came out as trans embarks on a fairly high-level exploration of the difficulty of relying on the Bible to address modern concerns. Homing in on inconsistencies and highlighting stories such as that of Philip and the eunuch, she builds the case that the Bible is less conservative than many traditionalists assert. Evans has no formal theological training, but this looseness keeps her prodding and genuine questions from feeling like a harangue. She closes with a stern warning against judgment and a plea for humility, though sometimes her excitement backs her into unpolished rhetorical corners for instance, she argues that recent successes for LGBTQ people could be interpreted as a sign that God approves of them. The volume's tendency to mention but not fully explore provocative scripture readings and scientific claims will disappoint some, but Evans's clear, heartfelt writing is a compassionate starting point for discussion. (BookLife)
