Thomas Aquinas' perspective on transgenderism

Thomas Aquinas based his understanding of human nature on sacred scripture and faith. According to Aquinas, God created man in His image, both male and female, as a composite being of soul and body. The distinction of sexes is part of human nature, essential for procreation. While the spiritual nature of humans is not distinct according to sex, the bodily nature, including procreation, is connected to sex. Aquinas argued that the inclination contrary to biological sex should be located in the emotional life based on past experiences, not in the bodily construct or hormones. He emphasized the importance of evaluating desires according to the reality of one's sex, avoiding shame and embracing love and acceptance.