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The Bloodbath Which is the History of Psychiatry

By Sam A. Andreades September 9, 2022 February 18, 2023 1

In his new book, Desperate Remedies, Sociologist Andrew Scull has done a great service by laying out the dignified chronicle of the field of psychiatry.

Governor Wolf Sets Pennsylvania on a Sad Road

By Sam A. Andreades August 19, 2022 August 19, 2022 1

On Tuesday Governor Wolf marshaled the power of the Pennsylvania government against therapy which helps youth become comfortable with their bodies. For science?

Daring to Ask, is Trans-Surgery the Answer? (Review of Paper Genders)

By Sam A. Andreades April 16, 2017 June 10, 2017 0

Like to know more about transgenderism? Even the not-pretty parts? AffirmingGender would like to showcase an important book for our time. It is honest. It is knowledgeable. It scores some thought-provoking points. It is called Paper Genders (2011), by Walt Heyer. Mr. Heyer does not minimize the seriousness of gender dysphoria, the experience of distress of over the sex …

What's a Real Man? What's a True Woman?

Is gender real? Does it matter in relationships? What does God think about it? So many diverse questions on peoples' lips today come down to the same thing: What does gender mean? Is it a construct of society or self-perception? Or is it a gift to foster intimacy and fruitfulness in our relationships?

This site fosters honest and thoughtful conversation about the pressing issue of gender. I write from a Christian perspective, placing great value on the Bible's wisdom about it. But just understanding the Bible's message on gender is a big job for our time, and so part of what we discuss here. We also take up questions posed by our current culture's sometimes confusing views on women & men, relationships and identity.

If you are new here, you might want to start with the Big Picture posts, Three Questions... and Want It In A Nutshell?, briefly outlining what I see as the seven main principles of gender.

The posts consist of commentary on current events, excerpts from my general book, or book on dating, Biblical exegesis, praise for the culture’s gender goodness and ruminations on its errors as I see them. We also welcome guest posts from gender-savvy writers.

Read, think, and join the conversation!