If you had asked me my thoughts on trans-gender a month ago I probably would have gotten embarrassed or made some uncouth joke about the subject. Now I'm not so sure what I would do. I am thinking about how I am more accepting of homosexual attitudes now but what about people who believe that they can right the wrong that they perceive. I think it is about time that I personally set aside a prejudice that I have carried for a long time. Despite the fact that I cannot speak for everyone, I am certain that at least one person who ever reads this post will struggle with this dilemma. For that exact reason am I writing this. Hopefully what I am putting here will help someone down the road. I truly enjoy helping people. It isn't my place to say who but I recently found out that someone who I deeply respect is homosexual. It changes nothing and I am damn proud to say it.
I found a quote that really sums up the worlds views and it made me ponder my own thoughts. I am really glad I found this. People need to think about things like this.
' If I tell them I want to be a doctor when I grow, they'd say:"That's great! A girl can be a doctor in this modern day and age!"
If I tell them I want to be a race car driver when I grow up, they'd say: "That's great! A girl can be a race car driver in this modern day and age!"
If I tell them I want to be a man when I grow up, they'll say I'm sick. They'll laugh at me and call me a freak. Even in this modern day and age, it seems I'm not free to be who and what I want to be. '
-Misfile
If you are interested in putting this into context, merely read Misfile. The link is there.
I understand if you disagree with me. However I am saying that doesn't everyone have the right to be who they want to be?
Saturday, February 9, 2008
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2 comments:
That is a really interesting post! Very thought-provoking.
When you ask "Doesn't everyone have the right to be who they want to be?" on one hand my answer would be "yes!". BUT...
as a Christian I think we should ask different questions. Not "Is it my right?" but "is it Right? Is it in God's will?"
God specifically created each of us. When we attempt to change ourselves into something God never intended us to be, we are in essence picking the Apple all over again-- defying God...trying to BE God! We are telling God that He made a mistake when He made us. But God is perfect, and He doesn't make mistakes...we are the ones that mess up.
I'm not saying you should hate and shun people who homosexual or trans-gender. Heck, didn't Jesus hang out with some of the dodgiest people of his day? I'm glad you can treat them the same now as before. The thing is that Jesus didn't condone their sin, didn't justify it, didn't acclimate himself to it. He loved them, treated them with respect that other's denied them, and forgave them when they repented.
But he never said their sin was OK.
I'm sorry this is so long...you really got me thinking here :)
Not saying I have all the answers, maybe even some of this is not exactly spot-on. But maybe it'll give you something to think about.
haha..hmm just noticed I capitalized "Apple", and really who knows if it was an apple.
Forgive me..."the fruit".
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