Title: Male and Female He Created Them: A Theological Argument for Sexual Binary in Dialogue with the SOGIE Bill
Stream: Sexuality, Gender, Families
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Authors:
Revenendo Vargas, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
Abstract:
This paper utilizes a systematic theological analysis to examine the ontological tension between the biblical sexual binary (Genesis 1:27) and the legislative framework of the SOGIE Equality Bill. Adopting a hermeneutical approach grounded in biblical anthropology, the study investigates the Imago Dei as the primary category for defining human sexed existence. The methodology involves a comparative doctrinal review, juxtaposing the metaphysical assumptions of the SOGIE Bill—specifically its classification of intersex as a natural variation—against the traditional theological understanding of the created order.
To address the complexities of intersex conditions, the research employs a normative-teleological framework, distinguishing between essential theological norms and non-normative biological variations. By critically evaluating the linguistic and philosophical shifts within the Bill’s definitions of gender identity and expression, the paper identifies key areas of divergence between secular legislative intent and theological orthodoxy. This study concludes that a binary understanding of sex remains a vital theological anchor, providing a structured, methodologically grounded critique that contributes to the broader dialogue on public policy and human dignity.
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