I am writing this in response to Moriah Dufrin's article, "My Child Will Not Be Allowed To Be Transgender."

I, much like many others, cannot wait to be a parent. I can't wait to teach my children all that I have learned throughout my lifetime. I can't wait to hold my first child in my arms, as I gaze upon what will be one of the most beautiful wonders of the world to me, my own child. My own flesh and blood, my heart. I can't wait to see their first steps, be there for their first words, first day of kindergarten, and all the other firsts that come with being a parent. I can't wait to raise them and encourage them to be the best version of themselves that they can be.

That includes if they are Transgender.

I understand that many people do not agree with idea of being transgender. I also understand that a lot of people feel that the whole concept of being Transgender questions their faith. I understand that some believe that it is truly black and white, boy and girl, and that's that.

If that is true though, then what about the babies who are born intersex or even hermaphroditic? The babies that are born, neither boy or girl? Do you have an explanation for that? Or did God make a mistake because it doesn't fit your own definition? Or are you unaware that there are five medically recognized sexes?

If someone is born with male organs, they're a 'he', and they're raised to be a boy. If someone is born with female organs, they're a 'she', and raised to be a girl. If someone is born intersex, what happens then? Well most of the time, we guess. We guess if he is a he or if she is a she, and then we raise them to fit that mold. Gender is used with reference to social and culture differences, not biological ones.

I'm not going to go into all the complexities of gender. I'll give you one piece of advice though, before you say your piece on something, make sure you have the right information and you're well informed. I am religious as well, but do not use God to cover up your own ignorance.

Let me say this though, you are not loving your child if you are suppressing and denying a part of who they are. You are not loving your child when you claim they are sick to justify your own opinion (being transgender is not a mental illness by the way, as stated by the American Psychological Association). You are not loving your child when you force them to be someone they don't want to be. You are not a loving and respectful individual when you speak so brazenly about others' identities.

Loving your children means accepting them, and supporting them with all of your soul and heart. I will allow my children to be who they truly are. I will love them, and cherish them, no matter who they decide to be.

I will finish with this, this is quote from the author of the article to which I am responding; "They will be constantly reminded of Jesus and the ultimate joy we can find in knowing him and him alone."

In the Bible, Jesus teaches us to embrace all people. Jesus made it a mission to embrace the marginalized, the outcasts who were not normally wanted by their communities. Jesus dined with them and washed their feet. Jesus embraced these people for who they are. Even though Jesus faced criticism for this, Jesus spent time with those deemed unworthy by those who claimed to love God.

If Jesus were to meet a Transgender person, do you think he would turn them away?