More on Transsexual Rights

Dana Beyer, M.D. writes in response to my posting of Joann Prinzivalli's argument on the theology of transsexual rights:

Thank you for publishing Ms. Prinzivalli's reply to your post.  She is absolutely correct in her description of the science of the situation, as well as the nature of the politics -- decent, compassionate, responsive to the growing scientific understanding of this intersex situation. I cannot speak on Catholic theology, but Jewish teachings make full room, including the orthodox population, to deal with transsexualism and intersex. While there is nothing in the Tanach on these issues, the Talmud is quite clear on its understanding of intersex, which was quite progressive for its day. That understanding was based on Greek sources. I understand human sexuality is fraught with difficulties for religious believers, but it would be real progress when those believers could recognize a situation that has no Biblical precedents and accept the scientific reality. There should be no conflict when there is nothing there that conflicts. Unfortunately, Dr. Paul McHugh, the sole "expert" on this issue in the Catholic community, has managed to infiltrate even to the Vatican and change its policy from its previous stance of understanding and compassion. You should know that Dr. McHugh is no expert in sexuality, but rather in eating disorders, and he has steadfastly refused to debate these issues with his scientific peers. He conflates gender identity with sexual orientation and causes immense harm by way of his influence on the Catholic Church.