Societal views on gender are shifting for the better. Christians are on the right side of history

Christians have often felt on the backfoot when it comes to debates around issues such as sexuality, abortion and transgender. But Peter Lynas believes significant shifts are taking place in Western culture and there are good reasons to be optimistic  

In December 2019, J.K. Rowling sent a tweet that sparked a firestorm. She expressed her support for Maya Forstater, a woman who lost her job after defending the reality of biological sex. In the years since, Rowling has faced severe backlash, with many calling for her cancellation.

Five years on, her only regret is that she did not speak out sooner in support of woman’s rights and the appalling medical experiment on children. Her position seemed vindicated earlier this month when the Health Secretary, supported by both Labour and Conservative parties, announced a ban on puberty blockers for children - a rare political consensus in today’s climate.

Over the past few years, Christians and others who have engaged in these heated cultural debates have been told they were “on the wrong side of history.” Yet, as history unfolds, it appears the lines are becoming less clear. What once seemed like fringe views may now be shifting toward the mainstream. The discourse surrounding transgender rights is perhaps the clearest example, but conversations about assisted suicide, abortion, and sexuality are also showing signs of changing for the better.