Life-affirming care instead of gender-affirming care

 

















Personal reflection:

Definitions from "The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition"


Definition of genderEither of the two divisions, designated female and male, by which most organisms are classified on the basis of their reproductive organs and functions; sex.


Definition of affirmTo declare positively; assert to be true. To declare support for or belief in.


Definition of careInterest, regard, or liking. Upkeep; maintenance. Close attention, as in doing something well or avoiding harm.


The life-affirming, earthly life and eternal life affirming definition of true gender affirming care: 

Affirming boys in their biological maleness and affirming girls in their biological femaleness.


Affirming boys in their masculinity and affirming girls in their femininity. 


Affirming boys in their God-given gifts and affirming girls in their God-given gifts.