Gene variant may make people transsexual

Female transsexuals may have their genes to blame for feeling like they belong to the wrong sex.

Scientists identified a specific gene variant in female-to-male transsexuals that meant they had been exposed to higher levels of sex hormones during their early development.

Almost half the female-to-male transsexuals in the study carried the gene variant.

We just simply disagree.

I think that genetics is part of the scheme God uses to create people. Chromosomes are only part of the picture, but an important part. God created humans as men and women. Equally important are the mental and spiritual pallette. We are all unique creatures made in the image of God.

If a man has feelings that he is really a woman, he’s mistaken. That’s not to say that that men sometimes wish they could be women, or like things that are traditionally feminine. If a man likes to hang around with women and feels more comfortable with them, what’s the harm? If someone doesn’t like it, that’s their problem, not yours. On judgement day, only God will know what’s really in your heart.

People can’t help how they feel a lot of the time, but they can choose not to take actions that hurt themselves or others. Having mutilating surgery destroys any chance of going back to the original God-given state if he ever comes to terms with his sex down the road.

It’s just that I know several guys who had themselves mutilated and now regret it. It’s ruined their lives. It’s ruined the lives of the people who love them. At the time they believed the lies and now they and their families are paying.

I’ve felt at times I wanted to kill people, or steal, or other terrible things—so badly I could actually see the visual of me committing the crimes in my mind. This is from the pit of Hell. I know this is against what God wants, so I choose not to do it. Sometimes I fail, but I repent and Jesus has saved me. The feelings don’t go away—I am constantly tempted, but now I’m never alone, and I know where I’m spending eternity.

It’s OK about being touchy this morning. You know, you really came across very masculine. By the way, I’m a woman. And... I’ve always felt more comfortable with the guys and was a tomboy. I chose a traditionally masculine profession. Many times people have assumed I’m a lesbian, but I’m not. I like my woman friends, but their interests bore me to tears. I’m told a lot that I think like a man.

You said you repented. Is Jesus your Savior? Have you asked Him to help you with your burden, and show you His truth?

You know, there are some people that have really touched me on Free Republic—like you. I think about them often and pray for them, even though I don’t really know them. I wonder how they are doing.

Also, thanks for the prayers. Really, I need all I can get!

VLL, I agree with you. There are true chromosomal abnormalities, and there are other cases where genetic expression is very clear but there is a mental or spiritual issue. If a baby is born with Down Syndrome, and undergoes eyelid surgery to alter facial characteristics in order not to appear to have Down's, it does not change the genetic fact of an extra chromosome. The same with a genetic male or female. Using surgical or chemical means to 'change' sex does not alter the XY or XX chromosomes people are born with.

Lots of people feel out of place doing the stereotypical pastimes associated with their gender. That doesn't mean you have to start cutting off body parts. Many men prefer cooking to getting loaded with the guys and hooting at steroid cases on sports fields. I am a woman, and I loathe vapid talk about nail polish and hairstyles. I have also been told I 'think like a man' and have occasionally been mistaken for one on this forum.

I feel for those who are in devastating states of confusion. We all have our crosses to bear.

Bear Slayer, peace. I don't agree with equating a 9-legged baby with gender identity issues. Clearly, a baby human is not supposed to have more than two legs. That is not the same as altering normal, functioning body parts that match genetic sex expression. I have not seen transsexualism scientifically 'proven' to be a physiological abnormality. And to complicate things, there are factions who believe masculinity and femininity are merely social constructs and that there are no differences in how men and women think and feel except those oir culture imposes. These are the people who want more girls in math and science and rough sports, whether they want to be there or not. It really is very complicated, with numerous opposing and mutually exclusive viewpoints.

Right, you agree with VLL.

Having a true YX chromosome gives you a penis, and a hairy body, and larger muscle capacity, and

The capacity to think like a woman

to enjoy cooking

TO have interest in women's fashions

to have interests in women's activities.

&etc almost endlessly.

You mean to tell me that those XY or XX cromosomes determine the innate characteristics that typically separate the male and female species?

I was born anatomically male, but there is something drastically different about me than other males.

I can't change me no more than you can change who you are.

Something happened when I was being developed in my mother's womb. I first understood and the age of 3 (I won't go into the details) I didn't make me happened and I tried very hard through life to change me. I can't change my sould, my nature. In fact, all it does is suppress an make me frustrated and at times angry.

Trying going through life denying and supressing self expression.

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