What is a knowledgeable, faithfully biblical response to transgenderism?In Affirming God's Image, J. Alan Branch takes a fair, respectful, and factual tone in addressing this complex issue through a biblical lens. You'll learn:

– Scientific research around the transgender experience

– An Overview of the history of transgenderism

– Important terminology surrounding gender issues

– Why people pursue gender reassignment surgery, and what happens after

– How to navigate conversations around this topicThe book ends with two practical chapters for families and churches, giving you guiding principles for how to address this issue in a loving, Christ–honoring way.The first step to responding well to any situation is understanding it. Affirming God's Image equips you with the biblical, scientific, and practical knowledge you need for a wise response.

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