Deuteronomy 30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live
The genius of Christianity is that it allows persons of different persuasions to live on the same street, and in our interactions with our fellowmen persons are to keep in mind that it is God who has granted free choice, with consequences, to all of earth’s peoples, and this freedom must not be taken away, even if a person may be at the opposite end of the spectrum in, their beliefs, philosophies and convictions.
Muslims, Buddhists, satanists and Christians are all granted the freedom of choice by God, and because of this, they can, and should be allowed to converge in the same zip-code, if they so choose. The same is true of adult persons who might choose a different path as it pertains to gender issues. Such persons have been granted God-given freedom that must be respected.
Differences of opinions are not to lead to coercion of one’s conscience, for if we were to take that route it would inevitably lead us to Daniel chapter 3 and Revelation chapter thirteen. Therefore, the principle of “Live and let live” is to be a guiding rule, when dealing with conflicting views. In other words, just like Elijah laid before the people their choice between Baal and the true God, we too are to acknowledge the freedom of choice that God has given to each person.
1st Kings 18:21 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt you between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!