Blog EntryWHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT HERMAPHRODITES ?Jan 17, '08 1:18 AM
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Leila wrote:

Question: "What does the Bible say about hermaphrodites?"

Answer:

Babies that are born with both male and female sexual organs, or characteristics of both organs, are called hermaphrodites or intersex. A child who is in an intersex state is classified in one of three categories: 1) true hermaphrodite – an infant born with both ovaries and testicles and has both male and female sex organs. 2) female pseudohermaphrodite – a genetic female with male external sex organs. 3) male pseudohermaphrodite – genetic male with external sex organs that fail to develop properly, resulting in female or male/female physical characteristics.

In times past, doctors would perform surgeries without first testing the infant to find out its true sex, and the child would sometimes grow up very obviously a man, with female genitalia. Now, specialists can perform an ultrasound, blood test, chromosome analysis, and even do exploratory surgery to find out the baby's true sex. The treatment is still controversial, however.

Some believe that surgery and/or hormonal therapy should begin within the first 15 months of life, and others believe these things should be put off until the child is old enough to make his or her own decision about it. There are pros and cons for each side. Either way, any family with an intersex infant should begin counseling, as should the child when he or she is old enough.

When babies are developing in the womb, they all begin with sex organs that look female. If the baby is male, he begins to produce testosterone, and if the hormone reaches the tissues correctly, the external genitals become a scrotum and penis. Chromosomal or sex hormone abnormalities can produce an infant in an intersex state. It can also be caused by a condition called congenital adrenal hyperplasia, which is a disease the blocks the baby's metabolism. It is not as uncommon as we might think; about 1 in every 2,000 newborns is born in an intersex state.

Babies are not born with physical disorders to punish their parents in any way. Although God created the earth perfectly, it soon brought destruction upon itself with the onset of human sin (Romans 5:12). Before the Flood in Genesis chapter 7 that wiped out almost all living things on the earth, people had the potential to live for several hundred years.

After the Flood, human life spans grew progressively shorter, indicating a change in the environment which resulted in damage to the human genetic structure. This also explains why incest was necessary for the population of the earth in Genesis, but was forbidden later in the laws of Leviticus (verses 18:6-18). Now, thousands of years later as sin continues to permeate the world, the human race has been bombarded with every kind of sickness, disease, disorder and birth defect we can imagine.

It is very possible for a child born with both sex organs to grow up to have a healthy view of sexuality and successful relationships. From early on, the child should be taught how valuable, loved and accepted they are by their family and also by God. He or she is not a victim of divine judgment, but God has a plan for each one of us that will bring Him glory, as we can learn from a man who was healed by Jesus Christ.

“'Teacher,' his disciples asked him, 'why was this man born blind? Was it a result of his own sins or those of his parents?' 'It was not because of his sins or his parents' sins,' Jesus answered. 'He was born blind so the power of God could be seen in him'” (John 9:2-3).

(from the site of Leila on Facebook)


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rjbrown wrote on Jan 20
I absolutely agree with you, thanks for posting this truth.
God is no respector of person. His love, and grace is for
all who believe in the Son of God.
helga134 wrote on Jan 20
Thanks for sharing this nice information Sisca...
number227 wrote on Jan 20
maybe the answer is celebacy/staying single!?
Difficult, but Paul spoke of it in Corinthians " I want you to be without care. He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord-how he may please the Lord. But he who is married cares about the things of the world, how he may please his wife.
35: And this I say for your own profit, not that I may put a leash on you, but for what is proper and that you may serve the Lord without distraction."
It is distracting to constantly worry about issues like weight,skin discolorations and other bodily issues that might consume the mind.
This is a more encompassing issue than that, I understand though.
Having sexual desires and questions is normal, but I think they can be overcome.. What God has prepared for us in the eternal future is much more fantastic and heavenly than any of the physical pleasures of the body we could experience now.
Romans8:13-14"
Therefore, brethren, we are debtors--not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
For as many are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out "Abba, Father".
richsoil wrote on Jan 22
Thanks for your comment Ricky,
Hope this will make Leila even stronger than ever to enjoy your life with the lead of Ruach HaKodesh.
richsoil wrote on Jan 22
maybe the answer is celebacy/staying single!?
Difficult, but Paul spoke of it in Corinthians " I want you to be without care. He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord-how he may please the Lord. But he who is married cares about the things of the world, how he may please his wife.
35: And this I say for your own profit, not that I may put a leash on you, but for what is proper and that you may serve the Lord without distraction."
It is distracting to constantly worry about issues like weight,skin discolorations and other bodily issues that might consume the mind.
This is a more encompassing issue than that, I understand though.
Having sexual desires and questions is normal, but I think they can be overcome.. What God has prepared for us in the eternal future is much more fantastic and heavenly than any of the physical pleasures of the body we could experience now.
Romans8:13-14"
Therefore, brethren, we are debtors--not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
For as many are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out "Abba, Father".
Thanks for the verses from the Holy Scripture you share with us Elizabeth. I pray that by the the lead of Ruach Hakodesh, leila will find the heavenly truth after those verses you share, in Yeshua's name, Amen
richsoil wrote on Jan 22
Thanks for sharing this nice information Sisca...
You are welcome Janine. Lets pray for "Leila my loving friend".
leilashapiro wrote on Jan 22
Ruach HaKodesh dwells in many hearts - a pure loving kind and gentle people here.Well i cannot find words to say because as usual my tears come but thanks for all the nice words from every one may Elohim always bless you all and also my sister thank you it is blessing to always see your love that Yeshua blessed you with.

Leila Shapiro
leilashapiro wrote on Jan 24
I need to say this as it wasnt explained in perfect detail as nothing is..that is why people dont understand about the different kinds of Hermaphrodites...i am the rare true one that means in the womb as my mom and Doctors tell me,there was two and as they grew they merged into each other and becoming one.. that is the true hermaphrodite i am perfect as female or male .
judiline wrote on Jan 24
May Yeshua protect and Bless you Leila!
In Christ
Judiline
leilashapiro wrote on Jan 24
May Elohim bless you to and may he bless all those you love,thank you for kind words,also i pray he will protect you and every one from all evil of this world.
richsoil wrote on Feb 5
Dearest Laila,
I pray that the peace & sound mind from Our Lord Yeshua will always dwell in your heart & mind. Be strong my friend in HIS mighty power !. Luv ya in Yeshua's name.
richsoil wrote on Feb 5
I need to say this as it wasnt explained in perfect detail as nothing is..that is why people dont understand about the different kinds of Hermaphrodites...i am the rare true one that means in the womb as my mom and Doctors tell me,there was two and as they grew they merged into each other and becoming one.. that is the true hermaphrodite i am perfect as female or male .
Thanks for the explanation Laila. Be blessed now my friend.
ninjamommy wrote on Feb 11
Thank you for this informative blog. Leila and I have become friends recently and she is truly a blessing. Beautiful spirit and heart. Bless you all.
leilashapiro wrote on Feb 11
thank you my friend ,i am truly blessed with your kind friendship to,i posted much about me but it seems not important any more as Elohim has set me free and given what i seeked and searched for,so now these blogs of my life are but specks of sand in amonst sand dunes of my life.
Thank you to my sister...richsoil ...........for you was given to me as my very very first friend to be in my life so blessed i am indeed for such nice friend ,and i pray that Elohim will richly bless you all whom except me as friend,for you all are what G-d has made.Living vessels of the most high.

SHALOM to you all from this little yemenite girl whom loves you all.

Laila
kevinaritonang wrote on Feb 12
thanks for sharing this great information
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