would warrant preaching for them to change their ways
I didn't expect to see anyone preaching conversion therapy, but here we are.
Malikto
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It is possible within the 62 books of the Protestant Bible to find passages that speak to both sides of an issue.
Leviticus 22:18 says, “With a male you shall not lie, the lying down of a woman. It is an abomination.”
“The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose."
-- William Shakespeare, "The Merchant of Venice"
Knowledge of Scripture does not necessarily equate to good intentions or correct moral positions, since biblical quotations can be manipulated or taken out of context to support nefarious acts or agendas. People use the Bible as a crutch to convince others that one is right in his or her social or political position. Goodness knows Christians have committed enough evil acts while quoting Scripture.
But it is, though. Intent doesn't matter, impact does. Preaching to trans to change their ways? That's literally conversion therapy.
There is no reliable evidence that sexual orientation can be changed and medical institutions warn that conversion therapy practices are ineffective and potentially harmful.