And to add up to that up there, science trumps how one particular person interprets their one particular religion. Trans people exist, it's just a fact. People are trans, and science has proven trans identities to be real and valid. In your own words, especially when it comes to science,
You can’t brush it off to make someone feel better
I understand how important religiosity is to people. But people don't need to deconvert to believe in science, in proven facts. The only thing keeping religion and scientific facts from coexisting is bigotry. Not recognizing your kid for who they are, even though the scientific community, modern psychiatry and psychology, and sociology all support their identity is directly harmful. For example, Christian Scientists don't believe in medical intervention. If I'm really sick, maybe fatally sick, but my parents were Christian Scientists, how well do you think I'd fare? Even though I'm obviously ill and medicine is proven to help, my parents still wouldn't take me to the doctor because they've made my health a matter of their faith. Similarly, when people don't get recognized or support from the people closest to them, it does harm. You read ALs vent. You see that they're struggling, and they're just one example. I'm an example. A lot of people on this website alone are an example and I'm sure there are many more in your real life. Not being seen for who you are sucks and causes psychological damage and internal turmoil. And I'm sure you're right about ALs mom, that she's in pain from this too. But it's her beliefs that are causing the pain. Her unrealistic, unscientific beliefs that aren't even necessarily apart of her spiritual practice. So yeah, it's dumb.
