“In this sequel to his earlier book on Transgenderism, Francis Etheredge examines the political and social dynamics of the transgender movement. In a special way, he provides evidence of the harm done to women by transgender policies. He likewise explores the political landscape of transgenderism, taking note of recent efforts in the USA, the U.N., the United Kingdom, and Australia to promote and confront gender ideology. This book is highly recommended for all people of good will who are concerned about the spiritual and social realities of the transgender movement.” – Robert Fastiggi, Ph.D., Professor of Dogmatic Theology, Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit, Michigan

“In Transgenderism Two: Evidence and Identity, author Francis Etheredge helps us further traverse the murky legal, social, political, and medical bioethics of the transgender world-wide landscape. From the United Nations to our state courtrooms to our community sports teams to our schools’ bathrooms to our own backyards, we need to know what we’re really dealing with in this rapidly disintegrating cultural malaise. Confused discussions, incorrect judgments, and myriad misperceptions flowing from radical gender ideology are leading to rampant discrimination and the physical, social, and emotional harming of, particularly, vulnerable young people and their families, as well as the entire society. Only when issues of gender identity and sexual confusion are considered in light of the deeper understanding of the truth, goodness, and beauty of the human person, the full meaning of man and woman, as such, and with acknowledgment of the hard work of honest compassion in truly painful circumstances, can insights be found to confront and defeat this perverse ideology.” – Kiki Latimer, author of Home for the Homily

“Francis Etheredge successfully and thoughtfully brings to light the greater questions associated with gender ideology relating to the dignity of the human person, cultures, medical procedures, and law. Through an honest discussion, he unveils discrepancies and unrealistic expectations of governments and societies in their perpetuation of gender ideology. Providing information, facts, and highlighting unresolved issues which have arisen in the above sectors, Etheredge demonstrates that far more needs to be done to protect our youth and societies to ensure their greatest good. —Kimberly Bruce, M.A. Theology, and author of The Gender Link to the Human Soul and Look at the SON: The Fruit of Medjugorje. She frequently writes for the Marian.org and TheDivineMercy.org websites and other Catholic media

“Francis Etheredge has taken on the challenge of consolidating current, interdisciplinary, evidence-based research essential for society’s understanding of best practices for people with gender dysphoria. This extensively researched book is a clarion call for a drastic change in direction. Minor children, especially, are at grave risk of being harmed by current medical approaches and, for that and other reasons, many jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, France and New Zealand, have stopped the use of puberty blockers and hormone treatments shown to cause harm. They all recommend ongoing monitoring and counselling as children develop through the natural stages. Etheredge’s passion and concern for the best interests of transgender people is rooted in his strong faith in the God who made us all in His own image and likeness as stewards of the gift of our bodies, not as owners who may choose to refashion our bodies as we desire.” – Dr. Moira McQueen, CCBI, University of St Michael’s College

“Transgenderism Two: Evidence and Identity is a book whose time is now. In Transgenderism Two, Francis Ethridge combines sound philosophy, theology and medical science to guide readers through lucid critical thinking exercises regarding human identity and personhood. He reminds readers that these material and spiritual entities are perfectly united and rooted in Christ, as he simultaneously exposes how transgenderism deconstructs this reality and leads to harmful chaos. Given our Lady of Fatima’s warning against the pervasive ‘diabolical disorientation’ of modern times, Transgenderism Two: Evidence and Identity should be read by all Catholics—most especially parents and grandparents, teachers, theologians, health professionals, and the entire Catholic magisterium, from the humblest parish priest to the Pope himself.” – Michelle A. Cretella, MD, member of the board of the John Paul II Academy for Human Life and the Family, an international lay apostolate founded by the original members of St JP II’s Pontifical Academy of Life

Francis Etheredge, bioethicist and gifted writer, in this important sequel to Transgenderism: A Question of Identity, considers recent testimony and legal judgment that identifies who we are. The evidence is powerful, derived from the United Kingdom Supreme Court (April 2025), the United States Department of Health and Human Services (May 2025), and the Family Court of Australia (April 2025). In discussing these documents he explores the interweaving of law and license, of definitions and precedents, and the dangers of confusing and conflating opinion with fact.

 

The world is taking notice of clinicians who are possibly engaged in malpractice and, at the very least, are not respecting the vow to “do no harm” to their patients, conducting lucrative surgeries in this brave new world of gender dysphoria, insurance payments, and idealogue medicine.

 

The great threat, of course, is to vulnerable children, under the age of consent, who, through words and social media persuasion, make decisions regarding their gender. These are adolescents and younger, minors who cannot fully understand the life-altering consequences of their choices. As a result, healthy organs are removed without parental consent or with misinformed, coerced parental consent. Ideology has infiltrated medicine through schools and media. Those who disagree are silenced in the name of discrimination.

 

In his discussion of the formation of human identity, Etheredge considers the scientific consensus that concludes we are fully formed at conception and what this means in terms of our gender. With reference to numerous authorities and extensive footnoted research, he underpins his discussion with philosophy – truth and reality, words and meaning, giving the reader a foundation of reason. For we are outward creations of an inner reality, echoing the Christian definition of sacrament. It seems that we are, after all, sacramental and whole creatures, children of a loving God, created in his image.

 

As a mother, grandmother, and writer, I am particularly grateful for Francis Etheredge’s immense undertakings in this vital field of bioethics. As he ends on a hopeful note, I add my own hope that he finds a large audience for this commonsense and timely dose of truth and reality. Bravo!

 

Christine Sunderland, Anglo-Catholic Novelist
Trinitytide, 2025