Counseling someone considering gender-affirming surgery requires a response rooted in radical compassion and biblical conviction. The Gospel perspective affirms the reality of the person's deep, genuine suffering (gender dysphoria) while upholding the truth of God's design: humanity is created immutably male and female in His image (Genesis 1:27). The counseling focus is not condemnation, but inviting the person to find their true, secure identity in Christ, allowing the Holy Spirit to transform the mind and soul rather than seeking to physically reconstruct the body.

Can a Christian believe in evolution? Yes. Christians hold three main views: Young Earth Creationism (rejects evolution, literal 6-day creation), Old Earth Creationism (accepts old earth, rejects full evolution), and Evolutionary Creationism (accepts evolution as God's method). The core belief is that God is the Creator; the method of creation is considered a secondary issue for many believers.

Every worldview, including atheism and naturalism, begins with an unprovable premise (a form of faith) about ultimate reality, whether it's the non-existence of an afterlife or the dominance of natural law. Christian Faith is distinguished because its object is the person of Jesus Christ and the assurance of His Resurrection, making it a relational trust that transcends philosophical debate.

The Bible defines marriage exclusively as the union of a man and a woman (Genesis 2:24). Same-sex attraction is viewed in traditional theology as a real consequence of the Fall (Romans 8:22), requiring repentance and a call to holiness, which for all unmarried Christians (including those who are gay) means a life of celibacy in service to Christ (1 Corinthians 6:18).

The Christian view on aliens is non-dogmatic. The Bible is silent, but most theologians agree the existence of extraterrestrial life is possible due to God's boundless creative power (Psalm 19:1). The main challenge is reconciling ETL with the unique, once-for-all human Incarnation and Atonement of Jesus Christ (Hebrews 9:12).

What is a woman from a Christian perspective? The biblical definition is a human female (typically XX chromosomes), an equal image-bearer of God (Genesis 1:27) with a distinct, complementary purpose as a vital "helper" (Genesis 2:18) and nurturer.