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André Van Mol, MD

André Van Mol, MD is a board-certified family physician in private practice. He serves on the boards of Bethel Church of Redding and Moral Revolution (moralrevolution.com), and is the co-chair of the American College of Pediatrician’s Committee on Adolescent Sexuality.  He speaks and writes on bioethics and Christian apologetics, and is experienced in short-term medical missions.  Dr. Van Mol teaches a course on Bioethics for the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry.  He and his wife Evelyn —both former U.S. Naval officers—have two sons and two daughters, the latter of whom were among their nine foster children.

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“Gender-affirming Healthcare” for Adults: Is It Helpful?

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With transgender interventions on minors, aka “gender-affirming healthcare” (formerly transgender-affirming therapy), falling and failing under scrutiny in about half the U.S. states and numerous nations, it was predictable that proponents of gender transition ideology would double down on claiming it is proven to help adults with gender dysphoria/transgender identification.

The Cass Review Final Report (UK), 2024

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The final Cass Independent Review of Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People was released in April 2024.

An Invitation to Sign the IFTCC International Declaration on Therapeutic and Pastoral Choice

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The International Foundation for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice (IFTCC) and their global community of member mental health and medical professionals have authored “An International Declaration on ‘Conversion Therapy’ and Therapeutic Choice,” proposing that “Signatories of this International Declaration call upon our governments, local authorities, human rights, media and religious organisations, to recognise that the right to self-determination is an established principle of international law, and therefore must include the right to shape and develop one’s own sexual identity, feelings and associated behaviours, and to receive support to do so.”

What Good Has Christianity Ever Done for the World?

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This Advent season and new year, it’s fitting to reflect on what came of Christ’s coming. How did it change the world for the good? Foundational tenants—fundamentals, if you will—are key, and those of Christian biblical faith ignited a cultural revolution that continues to this day.

Four New Books Dealing with Transgenderism

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Publications exposing transgender ideology and its capture of academics, medicine, the entertainment industry, government and the business sector are picking up steam. What we might term the breakout books, those that caught traction and burst onto the public square addressing and countering the whirlwind of transgenderism.

AAP calls for “systematic review of evidence,” yet reaffirms 2018 gender-affirming care policy

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced on AAP News on August 4, 2023, “AAP reaffirms gender-affirming care policy, authorizes systematic review of evidence to guide update.”

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Oppose Prohibited Business Bylaw- Unlawful, Dangerous, and Unnecessary

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Voices-of-change.org, ChangedMovement.com, exodusglobalalliance.org/firstpersonc7.php, SexChangeRegret.com are among groups providing testimonials of people who have changed undesired sexual attraction or gender incongruence through professional counseling.

Premature Termination of Life Is Not Palliative Care | Letter

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Letter to the Editor of CHEST (American College of Chest Physicians) opposing physician-assisted suicide in response to article by Attorney Kathryn Tucker’s article pushing physicians to help patients dye.

Negative Health Consequences of Same-Sex Sexual Behavior

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The health effects of same-sex sexual behavior are many. The public, government, and judiciary are being lead to believe that same-sex sexuality is a normal variant with interactions and results equivalent to heterosexual sexuality. However, this position runs contrary to professional literature and the track record of history.

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  1. […] bias” in the social science literature, and then in this letter he co-authored with Andre Von Mol in which he questioned research finding adverse health outcomes associated with sexuality […]

  2. […] Dr. Andre Van Mol, a board-certified family physician, criticized the ideology driving these treatments. He emphasized that gender dysphoria often resolves naturally by adulthood if not affirmed and linked it to underlying issues like mental health disorders and autism. Van Maul pointed out that the current protocols are dangerously experimental and ignore the well-being of the child. […]

  3. […] El Dr. Andre Van Mol, médico de familia certificado, criticó la ideología que impulsa estos tratamientos. Enfatizó que la disforia de género a menudo se resuelve naturalmente en la edad adulta si no se afirma y la vinculó con problemas subyacentes como los trastornos de salud mental y el autismo. Van Maul señaló que los protocolos actuales son peligrosamente experimentales e ignoran el bienestar del niño. […]

  4. […] Dr. Andre Van Mol, a board-certified family physician, criticized the ideology driving these treatments. He emphasized that gender dysphoria often resolves naturally by adulthood if not affirmed and linked it to underlying issues like mental health disorders and autism. Van Maul pointed out that the current protocols are dangerously experimental and ignore the well-being of the child. […]

  5. […] Dr. Andre Van Mol, a board-certified household doctor, criticized the ideology driving these remedies. He emphasised that gender dysphoria typically resolves naturally by maturity if not affirmed and linked it to underlying points like psychological well being issues and autism. Van Maul identified that the present protocols are dangerously experimental and ignore the well-being of the kid. […]

  6. […] Dr. André Van Mol médecin de famille certifié, a critiqué l’idéologie qui anime ces traitements. Il a souligné que la dysphorie de genre se résout souvent naturellement à l’âge adulte. s’il n’est pas indiqué et l’a lié à des problèmes sous-jacents tels que les troubles de santé mentale et l’autisme. Van Maul a noté que les protocoles actuels sont dangereusement expérimentaux et ignorent le bien-être de l’enfant. […]

  7. […] Gender dysphoria is a diagnosis, whereas transgenderism is an ideology”, said Andre Van Mol, MD, a private practice physician experienced in bioethics. ” Systematic literature reviews […]

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