POINT/COUNTER POINT

ith this issue of the Capital Baptist, we launch a new feature called Point Counterpoint. Our desire is that each issue will offer two perspectives on a topic related to society, leadership, mission, polity, the church and so on. The essays are W solely the opinion and perspective of their authors, not declarations stating DCBC’s position on the topics. We do, however, hope this feature will provide opportunities for you to begin having conversations with your congregation around issues that may be divisive or even challenging to discuss.

President Biden, in his March 1, 2022, state of the union address, said, “As I said last year, especially to our younger transgender Americans, I will always have your back as your President, so you can be yourself and reach your God-given potential.”

The following essays are written by DCBC pastors. As people of faith, we are not asking everyone to agree or disagree with the president’s or with these pastors’ perspectives. We do however, invite you to consider how you might reach out to all people in our community with the Good News of Jesus Christ.

We offer three questions for you to consider and/or use with a small group as you explore this topic: 1.Is it possible for someone to be a gender different from their sex at birth? 2. What do you do when the one you have been taught to despise saves YOU? 3. How far must the church go in accepting just anything?

If you would like to submit an essay for Point/Counterpoint, send it to cb@dcbaptist.org. We do not guarantee your essay will be published, but it will certainly be read and considered.