Supreme Court Rules Against Adolescent Medical Transition

What’s next for Christians?

In United States v. Skrmetti, the Court sided with Tennessee, upholding state authority to limit treatments like puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender youth. The majority cited concern over long-term impacts, medical uncertainty, and a state’s right to regulate care for children.

Back in December I wrote for “Christianity Today” anticipating this cultural flashpoint. Now what?

How Christians respond matters. Not just what we say, but how we say it will either build bridges to Jesus or push people farther away.

🛑 Here’s what NOT to say:

• “Being trans is fake.”

• “Trans people are predators.”

• “This is just liberals trying to mutilate kids.”

• “Boys should like trucks. Girls should like ballet. It’s that simple.”

✅ Instead, try this:

• “I believe those who experience deep gender incongruence. I reject the idea that trans people are predators or deluded. And while I affirm that God did not intend for anyone to experience this brokenness, I also affirm that it’s not their fault.

• God is not surprised by their pain, and He loves them deeply. He made them in His image. He wants trans people to experience fullness of life in Him.”

And what about the Church?

We must be a place where trans Christians can belong, be discipled, be known. Where they are loved, supported in resisting the pressure toward medical transition, and also protected from harmful stereotypes that confuse gender roles with godliness.

This moment will speak volumes about how we love the people in our lives experiencing real gender distress.

Let’s be ready to show up with compassion and conviction.

Checkout my full Christianity Today article on Christ’s love and wisdom for trans people at https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/12/a-better-trans-conversation-united-states-v-skrmetti-supreme-court/