Transgenderism

1 Corinthians 6:12-20 contains some of Paul's most difficult writing. Two primary reasons why this is the case is because of: 1) The uncertainty of which words that can be attributed to Paul or to the Corinthians, and 2) The uncertainty regarding the circumstances and cultural influences of the Corinthian church. Much of what we think we know can only be deduced from how Paul responds in his letter. At the same time, it also includes one of the most important passages in Scripture on the theology of the body and the importance of the physical body in our relationship with Christ and our fellow human beings. As Nancy Pearcey notes in her book Love Thy Body, this has a myriad of applications to many contemporary issues in our culture today. The key to understanding all the [Read more...]