Gender Proclamation

With the deluge of information via the internet, we as a society can keep up on the many details on many peoples lives. Most of it doest matter. A lot of it is a waste of time. Additionally, it is hard to say what information reported is true and what is posted for pure entertainment. However, the situation I am about to deliberate on unfortunately is true. 

The pregnant "man" had his baby this week. 

Thomas Beatie was born a woman. He then decided to have a transgender operation to become a man, but he kept all his lady parts. (so, in the technical sense, isn't he still a woman with just a man exterior?) He then married a woman (does that make their relationship homosexual, lesbian, or what?) and she was unable to bear children - so, she had a hysterectomy. Then, through artificial donation - Thomas was impregnated. He just had a baby girl. In case you ever think your identity has been stolen or somehow is in jeopardy just think about this small baby girl just brought into the most confusing  "family" you could possibly imagine. 

This is our reality. 

Our world is one where gender is confused, sexuality is exploited and reversed, families are incomplete and unstable and where the lines of truth and morality are blurred. 

No wonder the Proclamation was such an inspired document - written over 12 years ago- prior to the tide of homosexual & lesbian marriages, trans-gender operations and artificial insemination. It maintains validity.

In an age where the voices of truth and righteousness are being shut down & silenced, we must speak up. There is a right way and we dont need to be ashamed of it. Just because something is popular, comfortable or even possibly attractive does not mean it is correct. God has established a plan and a role for each of us, His children. We must share the sanctity of these roles and help to clarify and educate those around us.

To quote directly from The Family: A Proclamation to the World: "All human beings-male and female-are created in the image of God.  Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny.  Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose."

We dont need to be confused. Gender is given to us from God and with our gender and our individual souls, we have a unique purpose.  Men and women have specific roles and abilities. These individual roles and abilities do not need to compete with each other, but rather they are complimentary. Differences in our individual natures and propensities breed success not weakness or a need to feel weak. When we can confidently assume our individual roles as men and women - embracing our gender and our true selves, we inherit and attract light, happiness and success.

Mr. Beatie is obviously confused with his identity.  Being born one gender, changing part of his anatomy to switch genders but maintaining part of his original gender and then giving birth as a heshe is all very complex emotionally and physically. Not to mention being married, being sterile, and then artificially inseminating yourself to procure a child. Its all so complex and creates such a haze as to what is right and what is wrong. And many people would say that if you can achieve it- it is right. 

But, that is not so. 

Just because something can be manipulated, transformed or even brought together against social norms and odds, doesnt mean it is right. 

When asked about the birthing process, Mr. Beatie said "I see pregnancy as a process and it doesn't define who I am. Ironically, being pregnant doesn't make me feel any more female or feminine."

This is a very interesting statement.

If the body that you have and the actions you pursue do not define you as a person - what does? Let me say that your actions and your body do define you as a person. If you have boobs, you are a girl. Men have other parts that establish them as males. Your actions are your choices and that defines you. One cannot excuse specific actions with a campaign flag of gender neutrality and social liberation. It doesn't work that way. You get the whole kit and caboodle. You cant be pregnant and then say it doesnt define you. It does.  Unfortunately its hard to say what gender Mr. Beatie is physically because of his part changes and recent pregnancy. But, he was born a woman and that gender gives "him" essential premortal, mortal and eternal purpose.

And I dont buy the whole line of "being pregnant doesnt make me feel any more female or feminine." 

1. First off - he is claiming his gender is a woman by stating he doesnt feel "more" like a woman.
2. How can you go through the birthing and pregnancy process and walk away so removed emotionally that you dont feel the wonder and the womanly power of carrying a small child in your womb for 9 months? It seems preposterous to me to make such a claim.

We are in the throws of gender wars, ladies and gentlemen. Again, I repeat, this is our reality. And we MUST be vocal about the lines of truth and the definitions of identity. We cannot be silent and we must not be fooled.  This is yet another tactic of the adversary to destroy souls, dissuade families from starting, and disassemble current families. Make no mistake. Make no mistake.