In the Market with Janet Parshall Hour 1: To Be a Woman
Jul 1, 2025
Katie McCoy, a systematic theologian and former seminary professor, dives into the complexities of gender identity and the challenges women face in today's cultural moment. She discusses the confusion surrounding the definition of 'woman' and the divergence between biological sex and gender. McCoy highlights the influence of modern ideologies on identity and the impact of cultural shifts on young women. Throughout, she emphasizes the importance of understanding these issues through a biblical lens, urging compassion and clarity in navigating today's societal landscape.
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Gender Dysphoria's Dramatic Shift
- Gender dysphoria was historically rare and mostly affected biological boys, resolving by puberty.
- Now, it predominantly affects teenage girls, a drastic cultural and social shift that confounds experts.
Post-Christianity vs Postmodernism
- Post-Christianity embraces Christian values but rejects core Christian claims and moral demands.
- Postmodernism denies objective truth, viewing claims of absolute truth as power plays, undermining traditional authority.
The Fallacy of "Live Your Truth"
- The cultural mantra "live your truth" prioritizes feelings over objective reality.
- This undermines truth's universality and confuses identity with subjective emotion.
