Kansas Pastor Disputes Trans Crackdown

This morning local progressive radio features "alternative" faith community opposition against pending legislation . . .

"Last month, Kansas became the 26th state to ban or otherwise limit gender-affirming medical care for minors, according to KFF. It's the latest in a series of state laws restricting the rights of transgender Kansans, including their ability to change the gender marker on their driver's licenses and play on sports teams that match their gender identity.

"The laws reflect growing concern among conservatives about transgender issues and have been lauded by some faith leaders, including the Catholic Church and Southern Baptist Convention.

"But not Pastor Charles McKinzie. Earlier this year, he traveled to Topeka to testify against Senate Bill 63, which bans minors experiencing gender dysphoria from accessing puberty blockers, hormone therapy and other medical treatments.

"In a packed legislative committee room, Bible in hand, he rose . . ."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

This Kansas pastor is a lifelong Republican — and a dad speaking out against anti-transgender laws

When Kansas became the 26th state to ban gender-affirming medical care for teens, the Catholic Church and Southern Baptist Convention cheered the move. But not all faith leaders agree.