What Does God Think? Transgender People and The Bible by Cheryl B. Evans

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What Does God Think? Transgender People and The Bible

What Does God Think? is an exploration into the relationship between transgender people and the Bible. Presented with the idea that her transgender child was “not of God”, Cheryl B. Evans set out to see what God really thinks about transgender people. What does the Bible say? Why is there such a big divide among Christians? Why do some Christians insist there is no such thing as a transgender person while other Christians accept and affirm transgender people? And most importantly, what does God think? This is an invitation to examine the scriptures and give consideration to the social, cultural, and scientific facts that impact what we believe, and the way we internally feel about transgender people.

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Evans (I Promised Not to Tell) presents an accessible introduction to issues surrounding trans identity and Christianity. After a brief explanation of the science of sexual diversity and the growing public awareness of trans people, Evans—who began exploring and struggling with these concepts after her son came out as trans—embarks on a fairly high-level exploration of the difficulty of relying on the Bible to address modern concerns. Homing in on inconsistencies and highlighting stories such as that of Philip and the eunuch, she builds the case that the Bible is less conservative than many traditionalists assert. Evans has no formal theological training, but this looseness keeps her prodding and genuine questions from feeling like a harangue. She closes with a stern warning against judgment and a plea for humility, though sometimes her excitement backs her into unpolished rhetorical corners—for instance, she argues that recent successes for LGBTQ people could be interpreted as a sign that God approves of them. The volume’s tendency to mention but not fully explore provocative scripture readings and scientific claims will disappoint some, but Evans’s clear, heartfelt writing is a compassionate starting point for discussion. (BookLife)

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"A fascinating exploration into the relationship between transgenderism and the bible scriptures used to condemn those who are affected by it. It raises some excellent, thought-provoking points, all while promoting kindness and acceptance of one another. A wonderful, thoughtful book that has a ton of potential to be a truly groundbreaking non-fiction novel."

Award Winning Author, Viga Boland (No Tears For My Father).

"Superb second book by Cheryl B. Evans. So much great reading in What Does God Think? and it is so well presented. "Hallalujah" Well done."

Readers Favorite

"Cheryl Evans did an outstanding job writing What Does God Think?: Transgender People and the Bible. She uses scriptures like Ecclesiastes 11:5, Jeremiah 1:5 and many others to clearly show that God loves all people. Furthermore, she disproves scientific studies entailing the nature versus nurture theory. Readers will discover the difference between sex and gender, the role of social conditioning, and how many are thriving in their lives as a transgender person. This nonfiction work is comprehensive, honest and well researched. The Thank You section and Book Club Talking Points were great extras. I believe Evans will receive critical acclaim. What Does God Think? is highly recommended." Danita Dyess for Readers' Favorite - 5 Stars

Readers Favorite

"What Does God Think? Transgender People and The Bible by Cheryl B. Evans is a nonfiction book that looks at one of the controversial topics that is so often avoided in traditional religious circles: what place do transgender people occupy in God’s world? Would God accept transgender people? Being a parent of a transgender child, Cheryl B. Evans examines the divide on gender and takes a clinical look at what scripture teaches, exploring God’s mind on a group that suffers a lot of prejudice. With powerful biblical and scientific references, the author takes the reader on a journey to understanding the nature of the transgender person, their place in the economy of faith, and how God looks at them. This is a very courageous book that throws light on a subject that suffers 'gray area' interpretations, a book that will undoubtedly lead readers to look at transgender persons from a fresh perspective. Cheryl B. Evans writes with great confidence and demonstrates a lot of mastery of the scriptures; her prose is very accessible, the voice eloquent and reassuring, compassionate and inspiring. The reader is left in no doubt that the author knows what she is talking about, and in this day and age where we struggle to embrace diversity, this book will offer readers an invaluable tool and a reminder that we are all children of God and that we should leave judging others to God alone. What Does God Think? Transgender People and The Bible is a well-researched book that unveils the mystery of the transgender person and allows readers to get insights on what God would think about transgender people. I found it to be both informative and highly revealing." Romuald Dzemo for Readers’ Favorite - 5 Stars

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