The Conor Gallagher Show John Paul II Vs Gender Ideology: The Pope’s PROPHETIC Theology of the Body | Dr. John Grabowski
Nov 24, 2025
Dr. John Grabowski, a Catholic moral theologian and expert on the Theology of the Body, dives into the complexities of gender ideology and its roots in existentialism and feminism. He examines how Pope John Paul II's teachings provide a profound response to today’s cultural confusions regarding gender. Grabowski discusses the psychological aspects of gender dysphoria, critiques medical interventions for youth, and highlights the importance of embodying dignity. The conversation also touches on AI's impact on identity and offers hope for a cultural shift grounded in truth and charity.
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Body Reveals Personhood
- John Paul II's Theology of the Body insists bodies are integral to personhood and reveal sexed identity through relationship.
- This view opposes gender ideology's separation of body from a self-chosen gender.
Philosophical Roots And Spread
- Gender ideology grew from existentialism, Marxism and postmodernism which separated essence from given nature.
- Social media amplified academic ideas into mainstream culture rapidly.
Favor Mental-Health Support Over Transition
- Avoid medicalizing gender confusion in children; prefer watchful waiting and psychological support.
- Use evidence-based care and resist activism masquerading as medicine.
