Recently, I had to fill out a patient intake form online before visiting the doctor. One of the questions asked about the patient’s gender. In the past, the options were limited and lacked clarity. However, this time, the form included the following:
man
woman
(Sex assigned at birth)
It seems that these new standards are approved by both the American Medical Association and the American Psychological Association. This shift is apparently part of a trend known as “safetyism,” which, perhaps misguidedly, aims to protect sensitive feelings.
It’s interesting, really. The founding fathers might have been influenced by this same notion of “obviousness” when they penned the Declaration of Independence. They clearly stated, “All men are created equal.” I mean, at that time, it was a specific assertion everyone understood.
They were simply laying out the facts, gathering signatures from both men and women, including 56 representatives from the original 13 colonies, all while John Hancock famously signed that document. These individuals, along with all the patriots present, pledged their lives and fortunes for what was then a perilous fight.
Fast forward about 250 years, and it’s striking how many people today can’t even grasp these fundamental truths, not to mention the fact that they wouldn’t even consider fighting for them.
What has shifted, I wonder?
If one doesn’t believe in nature or in a God who represents these evident truths, then, I suppose, they’re free to create their own version of reality—thus inventing their own “truth” and “God.”
This change might explain why, for some, a fetus in the womb is merely a “clump of tissue.” It also allows for the perception that a grown man can identify as a woman and participate in women’s sports without regard to biological reality.
And then there are those who advocate for open borders while still claiming to be good American citizens. It’s concerning how many overlook that a nation without borders might not actually be a nation—another glaring truth that seems to be ignored.
As Christians, we play a distinct role in this cultural landscape. Like Queen Esther, we exist “for such a time as this.” It’s essential that we don’t remain silent.
Unfortunately, there are Christians who choose to stay on the sidelines, arguing that engagement in cultural or political matters risks damaging their witness and that they’re here solely to “preach the gospel.”
Many cite scripture to justify their passive stance, as if saying, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged,” means we shouldn’t take part in societal issues. But, those adopting this mentality often display political naïveté, overlooking the pressing public matters that call for a response. Both the Old and New Testaments encourage believers to engage with the world, to get involved in the crucial battles that help build God’s kingdom on Earth.
God’s plan for the world is clear; He requires us to be His hands and feet, actively working toward it.
This is a “mission” we are given from birth.
