For a moment, let's take Caitlyn Jenner out of the picture. Because let's face it, she - along with all of the Kardashians - is a fame whore. And to paint her as a hero because she's brought attention to a topic...well it's slightly ridiculous. She said in an interview that you don't go through a sex change for media attention. Well, I would disagree with that when it comes to anyone associated with the Kardashians.
True, Caitlyn has stirred up some emotions, and people are talking about it. But I don't see her motives as selfless. Liberals are singing her praise. Weeping at her new found freedom. The religious right is calling her an abomination. A slap in the face to God's awesome and perfect plan.
So let's take her out of the story. Let's instead just talk about the topic. Instead of it being a 60+ year old reality TV star, who may or may not go to any length to remain in the lime light...let's imagine that it's a no-name college boy or an unnoticed high school girl. Let's put those people at the center of this topic and let's talk about them.
And instead of focusing on what our society labels us, let's broaden our mind and view gender and sexuality on a spectrum, rather than a box you check.
I think we could all agree, without screaming at each other, that there are different types of boys and girls. There are girls who like to wear dresses and pig tails and there are girls who like to play in the mud. There are boys who love to sing and dance and there are boys who'd rather spend their days on a ball field. Doesn't make these kids any less of a person or girl/boy...just means they're different. We're all different. We're all unique and no where will you find a person just like you.
I think we can also agree that as these kids age and grow, different sexualities emerge. And I'm not talking about homosexuality vs heterosexuality...though that is a part of it. But even within our own "categories," can't we agree that there are different tastes? A man may like only blond women. He may only like to have sex in the mornings. We don't put him in a "blond women, sex in the morning" category, he's just a heterosexual man. And we don't think it's weird that he doesn't find Zoe Saldana attractive, because he's more of a Reese Witherspoon guy. Right?
So instead of having these groups, why can't we look at both gender and sexuality as a spectrum? That over here on the right you have heterosexual people who are horned up all the time and will drop their pants at any moment to get laid, then all the way over on the left you have homosexual people who would do the same. And all through the middle you've got everyone else that fall, just somewhere. Some women are attracted to men, but just not all that in to sex. Some men are attracted to men and have sex once a week. Some women go out every weekend looking to take home a new person. Some women cheat. Some guys are uber loyal to their spouse. Some men save themselves for marriage.
Am I making my point?
If not, well here it is. I've read multiple articles lately that talk about not messing with what God created. I agree. I believe in God, I may not attend church every week or memorize bible versus, but I believe. And I pray. And I tell my kids about him. And I agree that God is perfect, and he has a perfect vision, and we are all made to perfection...fat, tall, thin, dark, smart...whatever. And I believe that God does make people all over the spectrum.
So why is it so strange to believe there are men out there that feel more feminine? And why is that a sin? God did make these people. They exist. It's not just Caitlyn Jenner. There are lots and lots of boys out there being made fun of for painting their toe nails. Did God make a mistake with them? Because my sweet, sensitive, 5 year old loves to have his toe nails painted. In fact, he and his 2 year old brother are sporting fuchsia toe nails right now. Just like mommy. So is that a mistake? Do they not fit into the correct box? Are they just trying to be something they're not to garner fame and attention?
I personally, don't believe that. I just think when God cut us all out of his fabric he spiced it up a bit. How boring would it be if we all looked the same? Just as boring if we all fit in the same box.
