So God created man in
His own image; in the image of God He created
him; male and female He created them. -Genesis 1:27
Youth who identify as homosexual, bisexual, and
transgender have a significantly higher risk of suicide and life-threatening
behavior compared with heterosexual youth, according to an extensive study
published in JAMA Pediatrics, 2018.
Biblical morality is better, safer, and should be widely taught. We are to love everyone, but it is not loving
to affirm sinful, self-destructive behavior.
My heart goes out to anyone
who considers, or commits suicide.
Please see “13 Reasons Why Not to Commit Suicide,” linked below.
Suicide affects all groups
and categories of people. Yet, when one
group has a significantly higher rate of suicide and life-threatening behavior,
it should give us pause. It should cause
sincere concern.
Some will contend the higher
rate is because of the general population not accepting their lifestyles. But LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender)
lifestyles have more acceptance today than ever. Furthermore, these higher rates of
self-destructive behaviors are also seen in even more accepting cultures such
as Sweden.
Excerpts from Christian Post article:
Dr. Michelle Cretella,
executive director of the American College of Pediatricians, told The Christian
Post that the study "confirms what no one disputes: Namely, that youth who
identify as LGBQT have higher rates of mental illness leading to a greater risk
of life-threatening behaviors."
Sweden is among the most LGBT
affirming nations in the world, yet, LGBT mental illness and suicide rates in
Sweden are just as dramatically elevated relative to the general population.
A September study conducted
by Russell B. Toomey, Ph.D., of the University of Arizona-Tucson, found that
more than half of all teenagers who identify as female to male transgender have
attempted suicide.
For more information:
Love everyone. Treat everyone with respect. All are made in the image of God. But also, lovingly point to the truth.
-David R. Brumbelow, Gulf Coast Pastor, January 2, AD 2019.
Update:
Therapy bans and reports of trans regret grow
“Former transgender activist
Walt Heyer, 78, had sex change surgery in 1983 and lived as a woman for eight
years before he became a Christian and accepted his biological sex. He released
‘Trans Life Survivors’ in October, a
book of stories from dozens of individuals who regret their decision to undergo
sex change surgery. The book tells 30 stories, but Heyer said hundreds
contacted him and said they wished they hadn't identified as transgender.” -Baptist Press
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