Point-Counterpoint: Transgender identity is against God’s law; vote yes on Proposition 1
Summary
As Christians, were required to confront the challenges of our day, such as the "gender-identity" issue, with biblical truth, because the Gospel is relevant, and accessible, to all (1 Tim. It is intellectually dishonest, and dishonors the legacy of the men and women who fought in the civil rights movement, so that their children would one day be judged by the content of their character, and not the color of their skin. The good news for all people who feel this way is this, that the broken bodies we live in all need redemption (Romans 1:18-32, 8:18–25; Leviticus 18:22, 20:13; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 1 Timothy 1:10; 1 Corinthians 6:9). While Christianity doesnt promise complete relief in this life, it does offer assurance of a future resurrection, apart from our sinful bodies that are subject to decay and death (1 Cor. The city of Anchorage shouldnt force private employers to open their restrooms, changing rooms, and showers to members of the opposite sex but needs to protect the privacy, safety and dignity of all Alaskans, not threaten it.