Comments on: Joan or John? My Answer: Part Two http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/05/26/joan-or-john-my-answer-part-two/ By Russell D. Moore. Russell D. Moore serves as the teaching pastor at Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky. In addition, Dr. Moore is the Dean of the School of Theology and Senior Vice President for Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Find sermons and other resources to help Christians engage the culture from a biblical worldview at www.russellmoore.com. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:50:15 +0000 By: Just Jennifer http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/05/26/joan-or-john-my-answer-part-two/#comment-1568 Just Jennifer Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:24:00 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=3514#comment-1568 @Kamilla, I have to wonder, what do you base your claim that those who go through sex reassignment surgery suffer all of their lives? Numerous studies have shown that the majority of those who have such surgery go on to live happier, more productive, and more stable lives. Yes, there are exceptions, all are cases where the person was not a true transsexual, and where they were not properly screened. Jennifer @Kamilla,

I have to wonder, what do you base your claim that those who go through sex reassignment surgery suffer all of their lives? Numerous studies have shown that the majority of those who have such surgery go on to live happier, more productive, and more stable lives.

Yes, there are exceptions, all are cases where the person was not a true transsexual, and where they were not properly screened.

Jennifer

]]> By: Moore to the Point by Russell D. Moore http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/05/26/joan-or-john-my-answer-part-two/#comment-1508 Moore to the Point by Russell D. Moore Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:26:27 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=3514#comment-1508 [...] students in a Christian ethics class. Read the question here, and the previous four posts (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part [...] [...] students in a Christian ethics class. Read the question here, and the previous four posts (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part [...]

]]> By: Moore to the Point by Russell D. Moore http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/05/26/joan-or-john-my-answer-part-two/#comment-1502 Moore to the Point by Russell D. Moore Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:41:12 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=3514#comment-1502 [...] this discussion, read the question I’m answering, and the previous three posts (Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3) before you dive in [...] [...] this discussion, read the question I’m answering, and the previous three posts (Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3) before you dive in [...]

]]> By: Blog Patrol (June 2, 2009) « Wayne’s Random Thoughts http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/05/26/joan-or-john-my-answer-part-two/#comment-1478 Blog Patrol (June 2, 2009) « Wayne’s Random Thoughts Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:12:12 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=3514#comment-1478 [...] Joan or John? My Answer: Part Two [...] [...] Joan or John? My Answer: Part Two [...]

]]> By: Kiwi and an Emu. http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/05/26/joan-or-john-my-answer-part-two/#comment-1468 Kiwi and an Emu. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:54:40 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=3514#comment-1468 [...] John or Joan? My Answer: Part 2. [...] [...] John or Joan? My Answer: Part 2. [...]

]]> By: Moore to the Point by Russell D. Moore http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/05/26/joan-or-john-my-answer-part-two/#comment-1385 Moore to the Point by Russell D. Moore Wed, 27 May 2009 12:49:42 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=3514#comment-1385 [...] this is part of a series, so read the question I’m answering, and then both the first and second post before you tread on into this complicated [...] [...] this is part of a series, so read the question I’m answering, and then both the first and second post before you tread on into this complicated [...]

]]> By: Kamilla http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/05/26/joan-or-john-my-answer-part-two/#comment-1377 Kamilla Tue, 26 May 2009 23:59:10 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=3514#comment-1377 Dr. Moore, I'm glad to see you adressing this issue. When I was in high school, we lived outside of Trinidad, Colorado and my mother worked in the business office at the hospital in Trinidad. So you'll know I have some experience with this subject. I would tend to agree with Mr. (Dr?) Cutrer about future surgical remedies. Otherwise, I agree with all of your advice. Saddest of all, we are now finding that this radical solution is really no solution at all - even those who go through the sex "reassignment" surgery and don't wish to undo it still suffer all of their lives. Their self-reports show they are no happier, no more at peace than they were before. As in so many other cases, we are finding that our sex runs deeper, far deeper, than mere body parts and self-definition. So deeply that not even radical surgery and a lifetime of drugs can even begin to "fix" Kamilla Dr. Moore,

I’m glad to see you adressing this issue. When I was in high school, we lived outside of Trinidad, Colorado and my mother worked in the business office at the hospital in Trinidad. So you’ll know I have some experience with this subject.

I would tend to agree with Mr. (Dr?) Cutrer about future surgical remedies. Otherwise, I agree with all of your advice.

Saddest of all, we are now finding that this radical solution is really no solution at all - even those who go through the sex “reassignment” surgery and don’t wish to undo it still suffer all of their lives. Their self-reports show they are no happier, no more at peace than they were before. As in so many other cases, we are finding that our sex runs deeper, far deeper, than mere body parts and self-definition. So deeply that not even radical surgery and a lifetime of drugs can even begin to “fix”

Kamilla

]]> By: Tobby http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/05/26/joan-or-john-my-answer-part-two/#comment-1372 Tobby Tue, 26 May 2009 17:09:50 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=3514#comment-1372 Dr. Moore, I appreciate your insights and have been waiting for 2 weeks to hear the rendering of your outcome. Thanks again for working through tough, weighty, complex issues--it's really made me think about "identiy crisis' and how we are new creatures in Christ. The Lord be with you, TS Dr. Moore,

I appreciate your insights and have been waiting for 2 weeks to hear the rendering of your outcome. Thanks again for working through tough, weighty, complex issues–it’s really made me think about “identiy crisis’ and how we are new creatures in Christ.

The Lord be with you,

TS

]]> By: Leslie http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/05/26/joan-or-john-my-answer-part-two/#comment-1371 Leslie Tue, 26 May 2009 16:52:44 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=3514#comment-1371 I'm glad you have addressed this issue, with much grace and with the Gospel at the center. Thank you! I’m glad you have addressed this issue, with much grace and with the Gospel at the center.
Thank you!

]]> By: Jacob Allee http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/05/26/joan-or-john-my-answer-part-two/#comment-1370 Jacob Allee Tue, 26 May 2009 16:05:01 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=3514#comment-1370 Dr. Moore, What a great series that you are doing here, challengin believers to think deeply about how to minister to this messy and sinful world that we once belonged to as well. I graduate from Luther Rice University next May and am planning (Lord willing) to come for my M. Div at Soutehrn. I cannot wait to sit in such a class as this one you are teaching! God bless you as you serve! Dr. Moore,

What a great series that you are doing here, challengin believers to think deeply about how to minister to this messy and sinful world that we once belonged to as well.

I graduate from Luther Rice University next May and am planning (Lord willing) to come for my M. Div at Soutehrn. I cannot wait to sit in such a class as this one you are teaching!

God bless you as you serve!

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