Resources for Love, Sex & Marriage studies.

Study 7 - LGBTQI+

Sydney Anglican Position Papers
Statement on Gender Identity  (The short version)
https://www.sds.asn.au/sites/default/files/Doctrine%20Statement%20on%20Gender%20Identity%20.docx.pdf?doc_id=NDM4NzA=

A Theology Of Gender And Gender Identity (The long version)
https://www.sds.asn.au/sites/default/files/ATheologyOfGenderAndGenderIdentity%28SydDoctrineCommission%29.Aug2017.pdf?doc_id=NTQ3NjM=

Pastoral Guidelines for Churches, Schools and Organisations (Some practical guidance)
https://www.sds.asn.au/sites/default/files/Gender%20Identity%20-%20Pastoral%20Guidelines%20for%20churches%2C%20schools%20and%20organisations.docx.pdf?doc_id=NDM4NzE=


Other useful documents
A comprehensive discussion on Transgenderism by Rob Smith
http://www.christoncampuscci.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/CCI-%E2%80%94-Responding-to-the-Transgender-Revolution.pdf

Another useful summary of Biblical teaching on gender confusion:
https://www.capitolhillbaptist.org/sermon/class-11-gender-confusion/

Study 8 - Broken

If you have experienced or are experiencing abuse, you can seek help by contacting any of the below -
In emergency, call 000
1800 Respect 1800 737 732
Lifeline 13 11 14
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
MensLine Australia 1300 789 978
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

Recommended counselling services:

Anglicare
https://www.anglicare.org.au/what-we-offer/counselling-and-mediation/counselling-services/counselling/

Baptistcare
​https://baptistcare.org.au/counselling

Study 9 - Jesus

10 Weird Ways Organisms Reproduce
https://animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/10-weird-ways-organisms-reproduce.htm

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