PacifistAg said:M1Buckeye said:Is such a therapist following the word of God or are they following their own word?PacifistAg said:
Should someone tell him that virtually any licensed therapist who specializes in this would have zero issue with my course.
Satan has deceived people into believing that they can rebel against God's word, as Satan did, and do whatever they like. Those who strive to follow God will strive to follow God by doing HIS will and not our own. Of course, that's easier said than done, but we need to try.
Most of all, I believe, we are to remember this:
Matthew 22:36-40 English Standard Version
36 "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" 37 And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 40 On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets."
1) The bishop is the one who suggested therapy. I merely pointed out that virtually any licensed therapist, and every major psychological/psychiatric association affirms transition as a valid path for those struggling with gender dysphoria. Not to mention virtually every major medical association.
2) I'm not rebelling against God's word. The Scriptures don't really cover trans-related issues. Sure there are eunuchs, but they're not condemned for being eunuchs. But the Bible doesn't address every possible situation like this, and that's okay.
Just like vaccines, God has given us the ability to develop ways to help avoid, or alleviate, pain/illness. I'm grateful to Him that I live in a time where I can do that and not have to live a short, tortured life. Like I said prior to you questioning my faith, it's helped me draw closer with my Lord.
I guess all we can do is love God, love one another, and look forward to the second coming.