In today’s political climate, gender diversity has become one of the most hotly debated—and misunderstood—topics. Politicians are using fear-driven narratives to target transgender and nonbinary people, especially youth, with harmful legislation. We hear the same tired arguments over and over, presented as “truth,” when they are nothing more than myths.
It’s time to set the record straight. Here are 5 common myths about gender diversity—and the truth behind them.
Myth #1: Gender Diversity Is a “New Trend.”
The Truth: Gender diversity has existed throughout human history.
Indigenous cultures across North America have recognized Two-Spirit people for centuries. Ancient societies—from Mesopotamia to Greece—acknowledged individuals who lived outside of binary gender roles. What’s new is not gender diversity—it’s the political and cultural backlash against it.
When lawmakers claim that being transgender or nonbinary is a “fad,” they are ignoring thousands of years of human history and the countless lives that prove otherwise.
Myth #2: There Are Only Two Genders Because “God Made Male and Female.”
The Truth: The Bible never says gender is limited to two boxes.
Genesis 1:27 is not a scientific statement about biology—it’s poetry about the beauty and diversity of creation. Just as day and night include sunrises and sunsets, “male and female” are not the only possibilities. God’s image is expansive and infinite. Gender diversity is part of that divine creativity.
The real question isn’t “What does the Bible say about gender?” but “What does the Bible say about love?” And the answer is always, “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Myth #3: Transgender People Are “Confused” or “Just Going Through a Phase.”
The Truth: Being transgender or nonbinary is not confusion—it’s clarity.
Transgender people often spend years discovering and understanding who they are, despite intense social pressure to conform. Affirming someone’s identity is not indulging a “phase.” It’s recognizing their truth.
Studies show that when trans youth are affirmed, their mental health improves dramatically. When they are rejected or forced to hide, their risk of depression and suicide skyrockets.
Myth #4: Talking About Gender Confuses or “Influences” Kids.
The Truth: Conversations about gender create empathy, not confusion.
Children notice differences around them—hair color, family structures, gender expressions. When we talk about these differences with honesty and kindness, kids learn to respect and value others. Teaching about gender diversity does not “make” kids transgender—it simply helps them understand the world they live in.
The real harm comes from silence, fear, and shame.
Myth #5: Gender-Affirming Care Is Dangerous.
The Truth: Every major medical and psychological association supports gender-affirming care.
From the American Academy of Pediatrics to the American Medical Association, the consensus is clear: gender-affirming care—when guided by qualified professionals—is safe, effective, and often life-saving.
Bans on this care are not about safety. They’re about control. And they are causing real harm to transgender youth and their families.
The Bigger Picture
These myths are not just misunderstandings. They are being deliberately weaponized by politicians and extremist groups to fuel fear and division. But here’s the truth that cannot be erased: gender diversity is natural, it is human, and it is worthy of love.
When we lead with compassion, education, and open hearts, we replace harmful myths with life-giving truth.
For extensive FREE resources and vibrant inclusive, affirming community, click here.
Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In