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Every now and then and sometimes on this forum, someone tells me that I should be deathly afraid of Muslims because they preach hatred towards and have carried out executions of people just for being LGB or T.
Just to be clear, I despise Islam. But as an American, I'm much more concerned about Christians who hold the same views towards people like me (although I don't fear them) because some of those Christians are in positions of political power here, and there are WAY more Christians than Muslims in the US.
From AI:
Based on recent reports, some individuals and groups operating from a conservative Christian, specifically Christian Nationalist, viewpoint have been linked to rhetoric and actions that promote, justify, or contribute to violence and discrimination against transgender people. This often involves framing transgender identities as immoral or a danger to society, resulting in both legislative actions and, in extreme cases, violent rhetoric.
Individuals and Groups Linked to Anti-Trans Rhetoric and Actions:
Steven Falco (Shure Foundation Baptist Church): Delivered a sermon calling for the death penalty and suicide for LGBTQ+ individuals, urging that they "blow themselves in the head".
Mark Robinson (Lt. Governor of North Carolina): Has been heavily criticized for fiery speeches in church groups, with critics highlighting his "transphobic" rhetoric.
Charlie Kirk: Vocally opposed gender-affirming care and LGBTQ+ rights, with critics describing his rhetoric as a "dangerous, real-world assault on LGBTQ+ safety and dignity".
Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF): A legal non-profit that has been accused of contributing to a culture of hostility through legal action and public statements, such as intentionally misgendering trans individuals.
Family Research Council (FRC): Identified as an anti-LGBTQ+ hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) that has worked to frame LGBTQ+ rights as a threat to "religious freedom".
North Carolina Renewal Project: Associated with events featuring harsh rhetoric against transgender people.
Patterns of Rhetoric and Action:
"Spiritual Warfare" and Demonization: Some Christian leaders and organizations describe transgenderism as a, "social evil," "spiritual disorder," or a, "demonic" influence that must be resisted.
Legislative Violence: Anti-trans legislation, including bans on gender-affirming care, has been heavily promoted by Christian Nationalist figures, with over 500 such bills introduced in 2026.
Promotion of Hatred: Reports indicate instances where church leaders have used their platforms to call for violence or death for LGBTQ+ people, sometimes including in "Pray the Gay Away" sermons.
Justification of Violence: In some cases, rhetoric framing trans people as dangerous to children or society has been used to excuse harassment or physical violence.
Note: It is important to distinguish that many other Christian denominations and organizations are active allies in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality and explicitly condemn violence against the trans community.
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