It's
one thing to affirm politically correct (PC) feelings, and quite
another to invalidated those same feelings when they are unwanted, or
to invalidate the later regret of those who change their mind? The
reaction to those who change there minds, be it by personal attacks,
hate and even death threats, is disturbing. Consider that is
dubbed gender fluidity, and the anecdotal evidence given of harm, for
not affirming transgender feelings in children as young as three.
But actually research shows fluidity in a quite different direction,
in that it documents that many children exhibiting gender confusion,
grow out of it as they pass though adolescence, or even later.
Consider the case of Walter Heyer, who at 42 transitioned to female,
complete with hormones and surgery. At 50 however, he transitioned
back to male, and now ministers to those with transgender regret.
According to his webpage, more than 40% attempt suicide after having
irreversible sex change operations. His webpage points to many
studies in this area. But of course all such studies are highly
contested.
But
independent of the truth of it all, it is politically incorrect to
have a change of heart in this, or on any other PC position.
Lisa Diamond, a self-identified Lesbian and feminist scholar, is best
known for her research on sexual fluidity. She documents how same
sex attraction changes over time in a large percentage of those
identifying as homosexual or lesbian. In spite of this, there is
legislation in place in several states making illegal the
giving of psychological help for unwanted same sex desires (google
“reparative therapy illegal”). If sexual orientation is fluid,
and you have unwanted same sex desires, why should you not be
allowed to seek help in this area? In another PC area abortion. If
you google “abortion and infertility” you get a variety of
opinions. But even the NHS says “Having an abortion will not
usually affect your chances of becoming pregnant.” But think about
it, when drugs are advertised on TV, there is always a warning about
possible side effects, even if the risks are small. But the
NHS essentially dismisses it. Can you imagine the regret of someone
who aborted their only pregnancy, became infertile because of
it, and then, discover that it's politically incorrect to have the
very regrets that are tearing you apart? Thus does PC strike
again, invalidating not only politically incorrect desires, but also
politically incorrect grief!
Concerning
the controversy surrounding research, much of it is flawed and
skewed, including by ideological bias. In terms of suicide attempts,
there is anecdotal evidence, that with the best or the worst
intentions, throw statistics around “proving” the ideological
position of the speaker. Many question are left unanswered. Is
Heyer's 40%, based solely on his clients, or is it more substantial?
Those who are said to attempt suicide after failed therapy for
homosexuality, would they have attempted suicide anyway? I have
confidence the truth will eventually prevail, but in the face of such
uncertainty, should we rush to legislate what is is essentially
ideologically motivated morality, or allow irreversible changes to a
child's sex at ever younger ages? Reputable paediatricians have
called this child abuse.
Father,
hate, accusations and threats are been thrown around here on both
sides, stirred up by hearsay and flawed research. It's such a mess
Lord, we cannot solve it without Your help. Our eyes are on You
Father to do what only You can do, and to show us our part in Jesus
Name Amen
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