The Transgender Question
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- Father Mike Schmitz discusses the difference between one’s perception of gender and gender reality. Gender stereotypes have altered our perception of what it means to be a man or a woman, but it is unhealthy to expect reality to conform to our perceptions.
If there is someone in your life struggling with gender identity, or any other brokenness, Father Mike encourages you to be there for them.
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Please Father Mike make a video on friendship as I am struggling so hard please help me with a video thank you
I'm a Catholic who's struggled with gender dysphoria since I was a kid. I actually think this video is fantastic and totally on point. I never transitioned, and it is incredibly hard, but it really did get better for me as I strove to be a healthier person, supported by friends who both affirmed me as a male, and also affirmed that my differences are good and lovable as well. That did take many years and I'm still healing. I have friends who transitioned, and while they experienced satisfaction from their transition, I honestly feel I ended up in a much happier, healthier place. So yes, people experiencing gender dysphoria do need a TON of love and support, and it's a difficult path, but as someone who's experienced this, Father Mike is totally correct.
God bless you! I’m also struggling with dysphoria and have decided not to transition. Thank you for sharing. I really needed to know that I’m not alone.
@@NobodyxImportant it's extremely uplifting to see these comments. Things like same sex attraction and gender dysphoria are extremely difficult crosses to bear and imo those who stick the faith with these conditions are modern day saints. It always brightens my day to see SSA or gender-dysphoric Catholics carrying their cross even when society will tell you how "liberating" it is to drop your struggles towards holiness like ballast. As Teresa of Avila says “In light of heaven, the worst suffering on earth will be seen to be no more serious than one night in an inconvenient hotel.” God bless and Mary keep you both.
Guthrie Savage Friedman I desperately needed that encouragement right now. Thank you very much for edifying me instead of judging me like many on both sides of the issue do. It’s so much harder than people realize to accept yourself as the gender you’re born as for people with gender dysphoria. We can’t just “not think about it.” It’s a constant temptation to want to be who you think you are. The thought cycles never fail to reach the endpoint of “you’re not a man, you never were, and you never will be.” The curse is that it doesn’t truly end there... that’s just where that episode ends. It’s a daily struggle over something others deem arbitrary. Most like me want to be free, but we don’t want to give into it to feel that freedom. I believe Jesus can heal me. I honestly can’t fathom just how sweet the relief will be to feel like I belong inside my earthly vessel; and if it doesn’t happen in this lifetime, I’ll be blessed eternally in heaven for running the race and fighting the good fight. That’s why I fight it. He who is inside of me is greater than the one in the world. I’m so grateful to have Godly thoughts to counteract the intrusive ones, and I’m grateful to know that there are people like you who love us, the people who struggle with the issue, and still accept us as part of God’s family. ❤️ Thank you.
Guthrie Savage Friedman You made my day, btw. Sorry for such a long reply!
@@NobodyxImportant I'm really thankful that was some encouragement! And I'd suggest not just asking God to heal you, but just to sit and be close to God and let Him comfort you as you share. And it's even ok to tell God things like "I'm really hating my body today because..." and then let God comfort you. Honestly, I have intense gender dysphoria about every six months, and sometimes I just sit with God and cry. It used to be that bad every two days, so it has gotten better. And I totally get the thought patterns you mentioned. In my case, getting affirmations from friends that I could be male but express myself in different ways really helped. So rather than thinking those thoughts of being the wrong sex, they get replaced with thoughts of "I really am male, just a different kind of male, and people can love me and like me being a different kind of male. That is who God made me, and it's ok." I'll pray for you!
As a non-theist this was an amazing argument. Everything was calm and civil and extremely logical. I can now truly appreciate the catholic view on this issue
Coming back to this years later just to say that just because I can appreciate the viewpoint and say it was a good argument doesn't mean it's necessarily a correct one, which I think is something a lot of people who responded to this are missing. This guy is still not an intelligent person who you should use to base any of your opinions off of (feel free to go through his other videos) and in all honestly comparing someone that feels like they are transgender to a boy who feels like a dog is a massively degrading thing in hindsight. What this comment was more so saying was that it's nice to see the ideas expressed in a calm rational manner rather than the "oH mY gOsH tHeY wAnT tO uSe ThE sAmE bAtHrOoM aS mE eWwWwW" manner that we see 99% of the time this is argued about. Now I'm also not saying that the transgendered community/supporters have the 100% right of everything either, but we all just need to remember that everyone is human and we should treat everyone with respect. If you want people to respect your personal beliefs you also have to respect theirs
Joe Blow Yea I can too. They're simple minded nut cases.
+Joe Blow heh he was very civil and nice about. but i still half to disagree with me being trans. Xb lol
+Steven Patrick Stone From this comment, I assume you're an atheist? If you are, can you explain why atheists must belittle those they disagree with with harsh belittling derogatory comments? Why are atheists such angry hostile people. In the end, it's you who I find pitiful.
+lougalou04 Umm I'm Christian and his comment didn't feel like I was being belittle about it. Cause is point is he was using logical sense and not quoting biblical literature to justify his view point. But as I said I'm trans and disagree. I am sure If I met this pasture and showed him my life told him how I felt showed him the statistics and the science behind it. He might be understand why I feel like this more. X3
+lougalou04 oh ok ya I see the offensive comment now. Heh that his view, I nor you can change that. But he should show respect as i would him in his lack of faith and belief.
I believe it was Mother Theresa who said, “If we spend all our time judging others, we have no time to love them”.
Have you seen the new things that have came out about Mother Theresa? Blew my mind!!!!!! Look into that "place" not even a Hospital but when she got sick herself she went to a "A Real HOSPITAL"... FOR REAL PAIN MEDS..
Teresa Harper yes she sounded like a selfish person, I read Christopher Hitchens book the missionary position, all fact based
flufftronable Everyone has character defects and shortcomings, but you would have us believe that you’ve never been selfish, or judgmental. Got it!
Mark G. What she allegedly done is more than a defect it is a person character
flufftronable We’ve ALL been selfish, look in the mirror.
I'm 35 and have been secular my entire life. I've recently begun looking into catholicism for the sake of my children. I'm hoping for an epiphany if I'm lucky. I've been listening to your videos for a couple weeks now and I seen this video and with the way things are going these days I have to admit I was worried but I think you hit the nail directly on the head and I'm grateful for that. Thanks father.
Bless you in your discernment. 💗🙏💗
Glad I’m not the only one. Making the journey for my daughter. Been a firm atheist from college to early on my profession. I can say I feel at home in the church
Good to hear James. Please (!) also look into it for yourself! We need it these days.
Pray for the gifts of wisdom, discernment and right judgement. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you
John 6:16 Run to Jesus. Put your faith and trust in Him. Give him your whole ❤️.
Father mike, I’m an atheist, but I wanted to say thank you for creating such a thoughtful video. Especially considering how sensitive some people can be about this topic.
Save your soul, confess that Jesus is your saviour, submit and pledge your allegiance to Rome.
@@jamesphoenix411 why would he pledge allegiance to Rome? The Catholic church is not owned by Rome. The Vatican is in Rome and that is all. The church is all over the world
Whatever takes your time, that's your God.
@@jamesphoenix411
You need to read the Bible.
Patrick west; so you have faith that something was created out of nothing?
As a Catholic, I truly appreciate the positive comments from atheists. While we differ on some issues, we’re all human. Thank you again for respecting our personal beliefs.
Kyle Spencer My mother is Catholic, I have to respect Catholics :-)
Kyle Spencer Well at least pray for them so they can convert to the Truth. It’s hurts me so many people not even knowing what they are saying with « I am an atheist ». They know so little they are listening to a Catholic priest Channel. They are thirsty, they are crying after their Father, but word/flesh/Devil (all the same) is pulling them apart from the Truth, the Way and the Life. Pray for them, they have to become catholic for the good of their soul.
While I agree. Every person chooses their own path in life. All we can do is spread the word of a God and let all people know we will welcome them with open arms.
Castille Castillac such a pitiful comment
What comment was pitiful?
And people say this is a religion of hate
Fred Bill not the religion itself, it’s the people behind it/how they decide to spread their views :)
Correct, because non believers never like to hear the truth. When Catholics speak the truth, it’s considered hate speech.
They are a religion that are full of deception, they are wolves in sheep's clothing.
Tony Barron leave your ignorance and educate yourself on the religion, in the beliefs, when you search trying to find fault of course you’ll find nothing but deception. So instead of hate spreading educate yourself on why people give their lives to serve God like this man. Odds are even if you don’t agree with it you will be able to respect and understand.
God Bless
@@Jms7770
I only say what the Bible says your reprobated church fits the description in the Bible perfectly.
I think the question at the end of the day is how can society treat tomboys and feminine men with respect and dignity. Society should stop focusing on the arbitrary expectations associated with male or female.
THANK YOU. 🙏
This is tricky because this is how wokeness starts. Once men become girly men, they lack the proper masculinity to raise a right child.
They must be treated. They must be loved too. Although there is a spectrum of gender stereotypes and norms, men and women must stay within some objective bound of masculinity vs femininity. A man cannot wear a tight skirt and a woman cant have a man's haircut although her haircut can be smaller. They must dress and act appropriately within what you could immediately identify as a man or woman.
@@johnmalakvigil250 Jesus taught that every person should focus on taking the log out of their own eye before trying to take the speck out of someone else's.
Thank you Father Mike!! I've been a tomboy forever and I hope people can respect my choice to remain a woman who simply doesn't like makeup, dresses, dolls, or the color pink. Thank you for giving me hope!!!
I like that kind of woman primarily because she is true to herself and no ones cookie cutter. I don’t think of a wrong or confused woman. I think, this is a clearly honest woman that is first & foremost true to herself. I look feminine and can’t look another way. That appearance is made fun of too, I.e., whoosh, weak, bird brained. I’ll put my degrees up against any body. I am strong in mind and will and if someone can’t get past the cute little girl then the’ve done me a favor and saved me useless time. I am woman! We are women! There are always people looking to fix us - mainly it’s their ignorance.
@Emily DiCarlo: Don’t you worry, dear! I don’t even like hairdressers’ (I’d much rather go to a dentist than a beauty parlour!😄), hated the perm that I once had, do not wear a make-up ever since I’d experimented with eye-shadows in my early twenties, don’t know how other women can torture themselves to walk (!) on high heels, etc. etc. And I’m a 54 years old woman, a wife and a mother! There are things much more important than glamorous looks, like comfort and feeling well in the comfortable clothes and ability to move! Well, I’m also a book-worm and a nerd, as my son says, but I think it’s a compliment! May God bless you!❣️🌸🌷
It should go without saying but sadly these days it isn’t. You’re as much a beautiful child of Eve as anybody. The soul is the source of beauty.
Bless you for deciding to be who you are.
I think it's fine for a feminine male or masculine female to be that way and without mutilating their body is fine.
With 7 billion people in the world you are the only one who explained it in a way that no one got hurt
Well, unfortunately humanity has devolved so much that anything is offensive. This is evident by the dislikes.
Is it even possible to share a charitable opinion nowadays without offending someone? Fr. Mike took a great shot at it but it seems to be lost for some.
He isn't saying anything good. He is using nice sounding words but he is still comparing trans people to kids wanting to be a dragon or people wanting to cut off their hands because is some serious body dysmorphia. That's insulting to trans people. It proves that he did no research on the topic because there is a lot of science especially biology backing up the existence of trans people. Being hurt by what he said is completely valid because he didn't bother to actually get into the topic and is just stating old things with a nice smile and nice sounding words.
^ See what I mean...
Smh I have a sibling who identifies as transgender and trust me I was totally all supportive and everything until it came to sexual reassignment surgery talks that’s where I kinda just couldn’t support it it didn’t feel right and from others experiences far too many statistics have proven (I’ve done my research thoroughly) that it doesn’t fix everything. It all comes down to your perception at the end of the day clashing with your reality. So yes Fr Mike did say what needed to be said. People will get offended by anything but it’s not our job to not offend people or watch what we say otherwise we wouldn’t even be able to start conversation without worrying constantly about hurting someone’s feelings.
You presented the truth in a very loving way. Although I’m more blunt in telling the truth, I respect your way of telling authentic Catholic Truth.
In a loving way? He compared gender dysphoria to a child wanting to be a dog.
DiahRhiaJones what’s the difference? Especially when Canada says that the government can take your kid from you if he comes home from school and says that he is a girl but you disagree.
@@DiahRhiaJones for real
@@AshenRaijin abuse is abuse these kids has a higher risk of killing themselves because of people looking down on them in that way.
Machiavel Deangelo she*
I'm a protestant, but I really appreciate this message 💞 Thank you! God bless
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I am too, but I like many of these videos.
I am a catholic, and I love the Bible study groups you do. We all can learn from one another.
Try bible in a year by Fr Mike
The correct term is a Christian not protestant.
Father Mike... I'm a catholic and suffering financially and yet, and yet I have an aunt who never got married for a number of reasons. Our culture dictates that we take care of our own. And so when my mother the last of my aunt's siblings died i promised as she asked, that I take care of her youngest sister. She's now 70 odd years old and is suffering from dementia. With very little option to earn an income , I very often feel trapped and cheated out of ooportunities ( I also took care of my mother for several years until she died ) to practise what I got educated for.... But I also know in my heart that I cannot leave my aunt unattended lest she panics.
Father Mike, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I can now embrace the call for me to walk with my aunt. It will be a struggle but at least now I can understand why.
Please pray for me and my family Father Mike. Thank you so much
You are a true Christian, doing what you were called to do. That isn't always glamorous or even appreciated. But the Father who sees all knows and appreciates. God be with you.
May God be with you.
Your reward awaits you in heaven. God bless you 😱
May god bless you and your aunt and make your time together happy and fruitful both spiritually and physically
PrayersnLuv 👼 👼🥰 🥰
Thank the Lord there are still sensible people in the world.
Yes, white washing is something catholic priests are good at and which itching ears love to hear.
@@tednugent2973 And did not Christ, live, eat, and walk with sinners everyday he was here on earth, fool?
You literally have a picture of a gun as your profile. How are you at all reasonable or sane
@@jujuheyo Forgive me, but I'm not understanding how owning a gun equates to insanity? I'm sure if they own a gun like that they have experience and are a responsible owner.
There are indeed sensible people in the world. Thing is you won't find them in the Catholic priesthood or in the Vatican.
I love this priest. He said it beautiful, “if perception isn’t matching up with reality then it’s not reality that has to change, it’s perception that has to change”
Ahhh, is that possible? Your reality isn’t mine.
@@Donna-cc1kt Reality isn't unique to each person.
You misunderstand the issue. Transgender people are not delusional. They KNOW, physically, they are not in the body of their preferred sex. The issue is not in their "perception," it is the deep despair over the reality of their mind not matching up with the reality of their corporeal body.
Trans people are not delusional. The existence of trans people is backed up by science. If you actually want to learn about trans people, do your research, look at the science not some priest who apparently did zero research and knows nothing about the topic
@@rossconnor8614 Amen.
This just came up in my feed 7 years after release and I want to look more into other videos of his. If he is brave enough, and smart enough to take on delicate issues like this in such a compassionate manner I need to find out what more he has to discuss. Bravo!
Fr Schmitz created the Bible in a Year podcast..it is excellent
Yeah it is for real!!
I was always playing with baby dolls when I was a child and never interested in car-like toys. I liked pink over blue and after 25 years, I am a beloved and caring father to my daughter :)
"All we have is gender stereotypes" YES! "It's not reality that has to change; it's your perception that has to change." This is a great explanation, thank you!
Hodgepodge Mama we don't have to change anything.....the fact you think we should is the problem
I'm a trans guy. I don't think Father Mike is hateful in any way. I understand what he's saying. The only thing I have to add is that I don't think it's wrong for me to prefer to be called Jake and take testosterone if it makes me happier.
caecilius est in horto, cerberus dormat in via how about if I prefer to be called the queen of England though I’ve never been to England. I really am the queen though so please bow.
If your perception disagrees with reality there is something wrong, and not with reality.
Some people care what you think about yourself regarding this because they care about YOU!
Suicide rates for trans are about 40% the same for Jews in nasi Germany. I hope you seek the counseling you need and not from one who disrespectfully pats you on the head as they tell you the lies they think you want to hear.
Unrelated fun fact: you can’t spell nasi without socialism
Chris being called the queen of England and wanting others to believe that you truly are the queen is totally different because that's a title that makes a difference in who you are.
On the other hand, the name and pronouns given to me at birth (Mary/she/her) added nothing to who I am. The name and pronouns I chose to be called (Jake/he/him) add nothing to who I am. The most they'll do to change me or change what I can do is that they'll make me a bit happier when people use them. It's no different from a nickname.
If someone's name assigned at birth is Jonathan and they choose to be called John, that's not a sin and it doesn't change who that person is. How is that different from me being assigned the name Mary and choosing to be called Jake?
Karolina the sad thing is, there is no known cure for gender dysphoria. So we can’t really do anything except give therapy and transition surgery
OK, let me be completely honest, I was very skeptical and prepared to be offended when I saw a religion man talking about LGBT, but after watching this video I think he has got a point. I think it's good that we are liberal but there is a point to which our liberalism actually hurts the youth... I guess we as a society are again at the point where we need to get back to the men of faith and hear their point of view. No matter what religion you are this guy has a good point. Thank you!
We love you💜
Very well said and I agree with you. It is okay to let people be free and live their own lives, but we have to be careful about what we accept and what we encourage. If someone told me that they feel like a Ken doll and want to chop off their genitals to match their self identity, I would tell them that they need to seek help. There is a lot of nuance in the conversation of transgenderism and it’s unfortunate that we’re cancelled and called bigots as soon as we question the ideology.
Ideology has replaced religion for many people on the left, and it is inherently destructive to society. Ideology has no foundation and it’s changeable. Religion is a human pattern that must exist. We get rid of it at our peril as we tear each other apart because we care more about “my truth” than “the truth”.
@@OrthoLady Fr. Dwight Longenecker calls what's taught today in liberal churches, "moralistic-therapeutic deism." Hits the nail on the head. Those folks don't care about God or what He wants anymore; their churches have devolved into social justice organizations.
@@s.johnson5154 the term moralistic-therapeutic deism comes from a book, Soul Searching by Christian Smith and Melinda Lundquist Denton. It is not about "liberalism" if by that you mean social justice, it is about self-absorption. What kind of farcical Christianity could be opposed to social justice? Certainly not Catholicism.
Fun fact pink was until sometime recently associated with boys not girls
Yes. Pink was considered a strong colour.
Pink is such an awesome color.
I love this channel, After a couple years I’m back opening my heart to god through Catholicism.
DEXTER’S Laboratory welcome home brother
PLEASE DON'T
@@bruhhh8540 Why? (I genuinely want to know?)
@@hi-bw7go idolatry, also they changed the ten commandments just to go on with their idol worshipping, there's a lot of things wrong with their doctrines, even lots of pagan symbolism in their stuff, in this current crisis if you want to know Jesus Christ, just move straight to the Bible and ask the Holy Spirit for guidance
UFC cfu
Catholics don’t worship idols. A lot of Christian denominations change their commandments because some of it are in correlation with each other. Give me any example you think are wrong about Catholic doctrines. And notice how you stated “symbolism,” instead of making the upright claim that Catholics worship pagan Gods. God bless.
If I had met a father like you in the catholic church I would still be a catholic...thank you so much for representing what fathers should be like in this religion...💗 love your messages.
Please come home to the church
Come home please
You can STILL be Catholic listening to Father Mike on youtube.
The catholic faith is what it is no matter how bad catholics misrepresent it
Same here. The four employers who treated me the worst in my life were practicing Catholics. My impression was that Catholics were only Catholic on Sunday morning. So I became a Mormon. While I don’t believe in every tenet of the LDS religion, at least they are loyal and support one another every day of the week!
I'm not Catholic but that was a very touching message. Really made me step back and think/listen. Thank you Father Mike..
Our videos are for anyone - so glad you enjoyed, Shay.
He's a sex offender. He can only TH-cam from home.
This is a beautiful message from Father Mike. This message should be shouted from the rooftops across this country. No judgment no condemnation pure LOVE…. Thank you Father Mike for speaking the truth!
If only every priest was as calm and collected and rational as you Father Mike. I'd have a lot more time for them. I am an atheist but have been watching through your videos and I have to say you've made some of the strongest arguments I've ever heard from a religious perspective.
Praise God!
Keep watching his stuff, you'll find your ontological meaning. Look at the biological teleology and epistemology and don't cling to belief perseverance. Astrophysics, probabilistic causation, cosmology, specified complexity in evolution, genetic coding, and cosmogony all point to a theistic God (as opposed to a deistic entity as found in Spinozism). I was once where you are. I get it. The differentiation between faith and the mind-body problem can cause mental chaos. But there is a commensurability between every part of science (from evolutionary theory to genetics to quantum entanglement) and philosophy. The God of Abraham exists. He will wait patiently for you with open arms. The historically proven figure of Jesus of Nazareth, as you'll one day find out, is the Lord's Son. The perichoresis is a truth which will give you a peace that no amount of Jungian psychology can explain. Bless you, friend.
I think you might also enjoy Father Mitch Pacwa. He really marries faith & reason in his explanations & has a heart of love for all people.
Father Mike is so refreshingly compassionate and logical. He is such a beacon of light in this confused, broken world.
I love how so many atheists I see making a fair comment have no dislikes :) THIS is how we share thoughts and ideas.
Yes it is very great to see those comments, although, the dislikes never show on comments, they simply take away from the amount of likes already. But the fact that they have the amount of likes that they do proves there are a lot of people agreeing with them which in itself is nice to see
And such nice discourse all around!
Plus the requisite "love your work" comments that can be found in hopefully every comments section on TH-cam
As yet another non-theist, I have to add my endorsement to this gentle and fair-minded assessment of a difficult problem.
Thank you. As someone who is concerned for this group and people who suffer from body dysmorphia, or social gender expectations (myself being one of them) I was holding my breath thinking, "this is where the wonderful Fr. Schmitz lets me down"...and nope, he didn't. So compassionate, kind, and rational. Thank you for your kindness Father.
His rationality was contorted at best. This was anti-trans propaganda disguised as reasonable thinking. For example, suppose we go to a doctor and complain "i dont like my nose. I'd prefer it to be a different type of nose". Does he refer us to psychogical therapy or a plastic surgeon?
(hint) it aint therapy
He is not empathic or kind, either
@@hexum7 you really think it is reasonable your thinking?
@@pepepepe9682 isn’t it? Can you pick out any part where I was unreasonable
@@hexum7 You can't compare nose retouching with sex change, hormonal therapy and other invasive techniques that destroy your body. The essence of one is sacred, it must be accepted and cultivated. Check out psychiatrist John Money and the twins. It is a horror story.
As a protestant I love this video. Great claim, great explanation, great guy. Thank you, Fr. Mike
Croazz B Same! I wanna learn how to be calm like him sometimes.. 😁
Protestant is what catholics labeled people they burned alive at the stake for translating the Bible into their own language. The correct term is Christian.
As a trans person, I really love this. I appreciate the thoughtfulness and consideration you put into this video.
Thank you for the kind feedback, August! Really helps to get your input. Hope you enjoy our other vids as well. Best to you!
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so did it change anything for you then? just curious...
Dueteronomy 22:5 KJV.
The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy God.
Tony Barron This is why I don't understand Pete Buttigieg's belief in such a god.
Wow. I’ve never heard it being presented with such clarity. Without being judgemental or spreading hatred. Absolutely loved this. Thank you very much Fr. Mike for this amazing message.
Very beautifully explain father Mike thank you
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You took the words out of my mouth! I was thinking exactly the same thing. What a wonderful, compassionate, truthful explanation! Love one another!
Our Heavenly Father has standards ... and to hold close to them is Required. Being "judgemental" is more b.s. from the evil one, who enjoys perverting our Father's creations. He does not make mistakes. BEWARE ... for the road to Eternal life is quite narrow.
"Walk with" our Savior and our Creator FIRST and FOREMOST.
Well, it would be an absolute bottom, if Fathers started to spread hatred.
This is the best, most wholesome, truthful point of view I need to listent to over and over. Very logical and compassionate. Love it!
nah its gross and awful, using bad sterotypes and a misunderstanding of science. Speaking softly well using bigoted stereotypes is not love.
I love how loving and not judgmental you are. God bless
You only love his unrightessness because he is a friend of the world
True love is nonjudgemental and willing the best for another. Love is never to be condemned:)
Father Mike, bravo sir. I am a baptist christian but wow my good sir! I love how you share the word and love of god, and that is what we are here to do in general, and you sir are absolutely brilliant. Aside from this, the message you put forth is fantastically full of grace and love. I love to see you spreading it amongst others as we should. We are here to walk alongside them on this path, not here to judge. God bless you Father Mike, and your messages to the people.
Lincoln once said, "I don't like that man. I must get to know him better.
Thank you Fr. Mike for this As a Catholic, I have been deeply troubled by the transgender question. Your explanation was truly helpful. I will always your words "Walk with them."
I would not trust him on this issue, his approach infantilizes trans people and places you in a combative role.
I’m sorry you feel that way but I don’t believe that is his intention at all.
@@HannahSmith-gh4fnI mean he cites debunked or non-medical sources… and even when he cites valid sources he misquotes them. He’s a liar
Thank you for a great talk on transgender. I love being a woman and I was baptized catholic. It’s wonderful a catholic priest speak with such love and wisdom.
As a Muslim I agree with you father, I respect the real honest Christians! Christianity needs people like you to show the world what real faith in God is!
I’m not religious but I subscribed because to me you are a great guide in important life aspects that will make me a better person. I hope you know that even if you cannot make people come close to God you can improve their lives. That’s what a good human being does.
Fake Account are you an atheist?
Fake account. At least you’re honest.
@@JoseCruz-ct7xu should that matter?
Your life is a reflection of how close you are to God, one day maybe you will meet Him
Thanks for seeing some of the value in our way of life, God bless friend :)
God bless you Fr Mike,thank you. May the Lord continue to use you mightily🙏🏽
Well father Mike it is apparent that we are in the minority. Thanks for the vid. Really solid points. Continuing to pray for you and our one Holy Catholic and apostolic Church. God bless. -Chris
***** bruce jenner is false
***** didnt say they should....i said that bruce is falce....or caytlin w/e it is.
+Shanz Moses Christianity, catholicity and any other religion is a PERSONAL belief
OliveMonkeys Yes you are in the minority and I praise Jesus for that every day !! :)
***** Well ok , if you say so, lol. But I have the feeling I'll still be sleeping very well tonight . God Bless ...and even though we disagree, I would still walk with you !
Keep speaking the truth father. No matter how many people it angers. God bless!
I love that you said we are not called to judge just walk with them. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 prayers
That's our sole purpose.
I can of course judge behaviour but not the person.
Walk with them to our saving God. Not walk with them to Destoying Satan the FATHER OF LIES!
This is why I love being a Catholic. We are not to judge, but to walk with. And I have found that true throughout my entire life with the Catholics I have encountered. Father, this was done in such a factual, true to faith, and compassionate way. Thank you.
@Lea McMullen judged by God....not by man
👆for counseling and prayer ✝️
A guy in a collar with no medical training acting like he is an expert. Religion in a nutshell. Lots of beliefs and opinions with no facts or empirical evidence. Disgraceful. I would say you should be ashamed but everyone knows that religious people do not possess the gift of shame
I've met plenty of judgemental Catholics, especially those who block the local Planned Parenthood. If you're trying to stop someone you don't know from making a choice, that's judgemental.
Thank you for this, as a Catholic I'm now much more prepared for discussions on this topic. I'm hoping someday I'll gain even a fraction of your ability to explain and discuss such sensitive topics.
For all of you that are calling him an idiot or hating on him, please stop. He is expressing his beliefs, and isn't talking bad about transgendered people. He is simply expressing how he feels on this topic, which everyone has a right to do. He is providing logical reasoning and if you had an open mind, you would at least understanding where he's coming from instead of calling him intolerant.
He is intolerant.
lol
His argument is sound and logical though. So it negates your accusation.
He's expressing his beliefs & others are expressing how they view his beliefs. There's nothing wrong with that.
He is quoting a John Hopkins Psychiatrist. He is not talking about his "feelings".
Touche!
as an ex trans identifying individual who is working through her healing and glorifying our father, I want to say thank you for this video.
VFosterer I was born female bodied, I transitioned in 2003, after 12 years I finally realized that a women cannot ever be a man, and yes I meant my healing. Thank you for your kind words, and indeed life is a constant struggle but all part of our growth.
VFosterer I am 51 years old, transitioned back in 2003, had a full Huston and mastectomy. Have been on testosterone for 12 years the affects are not reversible. I vowed to help others never take this path.
VFosterer full Hysto autocorect
VFosterer it is a predicament we are in, a crazy world indeed. I believe the world is in need of healing. Yes send me the link.
TRTV SHOW REAL TALK how do you know you are not both male and female sides since we are made up of hormones of T and E? the rest is part of a social division aimed for reproduction purposes. you may have bought into the social division by submitting that you are only a female by mass agreement definitions but its not true. your spirit is all things and is neither female or male. so you are both and you arn't paradoxically. is a woman still a woman if all that is left is her arm and have never gotten pregnant or had no desire too?
I know its a bit old but I just found this video and had to comment...
See THIS video is how you approach the subject without hate. All too often people hurl hate at trans folk and hide it behind "faith". But your approach was done with LOVE. Ill be honest, I pray with Father Mike via the Hallow app and im not catholic, im protestant but I get a lot out of his words and the way he does things. I clicked on this video admittedly afraid of what I would hear because I have some friends and extended family that are indeed trans. I was nervous my opinion on this guy would suddenly change... But again I stress, this video was refreshing and came from a place of real love... not hate hiding behind a mask of "faith". Well done Father Mike!
This man clearly doesn't have his facts straight, if he actually cared he would be learning about these issues or listening to trans people instead of encouraging his audience to condescend them.
He made this video for his audience, he did not make it for trans people.
Father Mike is a great man. He is always charitable.
This man is what religions need more of. He preaches it straight. He's not a bible thumping angry preacher. He preaches what he believes and their point of view. No matter what side you take you need to look at both sides. Religious or not.
***** Look at his view. He's not stating out of religion he is stating it as it is. You are who you are. It's not hidden, it's not vague. Although at time you may feel one way or the other, or even act a certain way the bottom line is it's you and you don't need an operation to prove it. Put your hate aside and listen.
Well said Thank you!
Toypop194 No, he's stating HIS opinion. Scientific fact proves his opinion wrong. So no, he's not stating it as it is.
Thank you for telling the truth in such a caring and non judgemental way. I only hope people will listen, this world is so scary and messed up now it is so sad
Hasn't the world always been messed up?
Your reasoning is both logical and loving in equal measure. Thank you, Father Mike.
Red herring fallacy
Look it up
Still a polite man, but dismorphia is not the dysphoria that trans people have
He is loving, but this is NOT logical
My grandchild has recently said she wishes to be a boy. I can only pray, love & support her (him!), & learn as much as I can about gender dysphoria. I love your videos!
Supporting someone's mental delusions is not loving, supporting them in the faith and pushing them to look to scripture and turn toward Gods love is the only way to be redeemed.
@@rejectracoondidn’t know that feeling uncomfortable being what society has pushed onto you was a mental illness but okay
@@rejectracoon Siis häh? Oletko tosissasi? Jollakulla, joka haluaa olla nähty erillaisella tavalla yhteiskunnassa, on henkinen sairaus, mutta jos uskoo johonkin ukkoon, jonka luullette olevan oikean koska se lukee kirjassa joka joku ihminen kirjoitti, on ihan ok?
As someone who had suffered from anorexia in the pastI can tell you that the perceptions of your body being gross and fat were very real. I would look in the mirror and think I am fat even though I was not having my periods and my hair were falling out and I was much thinner than any of my friends. After I recovered from anorexia , I developed bulimia and was sick for more then 14 years and later on bulimia was replaced by binge eating disorder. It took about twenty years to finally get it under control , so yes, I believe it was a very good comparison since the eating disorder is usually a chronic condition that requires a lot of work, has high rates of relapses and might not be cured completely for many people.
Thank you Father Mike! I’m taking that long walk with my son now. Please pray for me to have patience and for my son to have clarity. God bless you and anyone who is going through a challenging time.
My husband’s 46year old son announced he is a woman four years ago, and he legally changed his name. It has broken his father’s heart.
@@SteviePaints Toppest of keks! Good on her!
My favorite toy when I was young was a rag doll (my grandma sewed it from rags stuffed with rags, she even made clothes for it) my cousin died so I named my doll “Bobby” I had that doll until I was in my mid 50’s when my dog got to it and chewed it to Death, I’m still a man!
I love that story, it's really sweet. Prayers for you and your family. God bless dude :)
I’m not sure I agree with you but I have never heard anyone explain it with such respect and kindness for the people that are struggling. You are a true blessing .
Bad ideas with good intentions are the most dangerous ideas of all.
@@Grokford you're are right!
@@FirstJohn2.12-17
"Gender ideology" doesn't exist.
It's a bogeyman that was created to scare people
So why don't you specify what you're talking about and why you think it's dangerous.
He got most of this wrong, though. If you want more accurate information, look up the WPATH Standards of Care. Goes into far more detail and actually explains the medical details that soo many transphobes seem to refuse to understand.
@@nobody.of.importance WPATH?!? As in the WPATH files which was just the tip of the iceberg of exploitation of a delusional ideology pushed on kids?
came in, ready to be angry, but left the vid enlightened, and more in love with the church.
Damn, this video was spot on, I really like this priest.
I really appreciated what you had to say in this video. I'm actually Baptist but I love seeing other people who love Jesus trying to point the lost to Him. Thank you!
Finkster Fitness While you pray for broken people like Trans folks, we'll think for you.
An Than Van Man Tan are you saying he shouldn't do that and that he isn't thinking stright so you should think for him?
Being transgender and being lost are not synonymous.
Finally a voice of sanity
I am a born again Christian and this message was very well said. Very logical and clear. I appreciate this message
+DRKSTxROS3 Born again Christian, huh? Still going to hell if you're not Catholic by Catholic dogma.
I don't believe in their ways *****
***** like to hear this guy speak about that portion of the Catholic dogma.
+algol291 it's biblical. and so what?
***** what's biblical?? That if you don't belong to the church of St. Peter (Catholicism) you're going to hell? That isn't in the Bible I read, but the KJV is protestant.
Thank you Father, for your bravery on this subject.
+RoadRover .RoadRover - lol, his bravery stems from his fabulousness.
well, the cowardly thing is going with the flow of political correctness like most ppl do.So...you figure it out.
He's brave because he doesn't pander to the SJW. Many feel bullied into saying that Transgender is okay.....it's not. God bless you Father!
so you're saying that he can't be considered 'brave' unless he denounces the whole Church (where only a small minority of priests have actually done bad stuff), in what would most certainly turn into an embarrassing media show? do you also complain about Marxists when they do everything 'right' but enjoy a day at the mall, or fiscal conservatives that rely on some form of social security? are you American? should you be considered a coward for calling yourself that and not joining the armed forces (which is the bravest thing you can do)? One would think, rather, that there are many forms of bravery depending on each person's kind of talent, preferences, etc. and you can always be brave from your place in society...but what do I know, right.
I'm sorry to say that much of what you have mentioned above is false. Please don't believe everything you hear from the media or for that matter from one or two people who spread anti-Catholic propaganda. If you'd like to discuss this I'd be happy to share my email and explain what the Catholic Church teaches.
I've found that it's easier to talk about faith outside of places like this. Otherwise it turns into a monologue and nobody really listens. :)
if anyone is offended by the way he approached this topic, i don't know how he could be any more forthcoming with it. i don't get offended ever time someone call me and idiot because of my faith. he didn't even come close to offensive. great message.
So weird to see so many atheist comments at the top of a Catholic video, and I would call my self agnostic. But its because even if we don't believe in your God we can appreciate that you are doing a great job of being a voice for what Catholicism should be. I can appreciate the ethos of positivity, non-judgement, and helpfulness you clearly put into your work as a priest and person. Keep it up.
Thank you for your videos.
I was raised Catholic and recently have rediscovered my faith in the Catholic church after 17 years of being agnostic. Your videos answered a lot of questions, doubts and confusion I've had.
I would probably go to trans people with questions about trans topics if I were you, this guy might be well-meaning but he doesn't know what he's talking about,
@@Grokford Bad idea. Very bad idea. Those people would no doubt lead the OP into doing something irreversible. Get out of here with that.
Try getting away from the idolatrous catholic church. Or you can show me where mary is to be worshipped in the Bible. God wants you to have a relationship with Him, not the perversion that is the catholic church.
@@Grokfordseriously, he knows exactly what he’s talking about
@@user-le8py8br9x
He doesn't understand even the basics of the issue.
He doesn't know what trans people believe, he doesn't know how they think of themselves, he doesn't understand how gender works and he doesn't understand any of the medical terms of procedures that trans people undergo.
Beautifully and logically reported. Thank you Father . Keeping you in our prayers.
This guy is a fraud😎Bruce Jenner is under demonic possession......
sammy davis are you joking or are you serious?
What a beautiful message full of love, compassion, truth and light.
Messages like this should be viral in a world full of hate, ignorance and people who only see these issues as a way to make a huge business.
As sad as it is, more people in today's world will see this message of love as hatred. But that's to be expected.
I was a tomboy when I was younger and so was my best friend growing up. We are both females and we grew up females and married men. My dad who was a motorcop and military cut my hair so short that majority of people thought I was a boy. My brother had longer hair than me growing up. My father’s military buddies thought that I was a boy since I didn’t developed yet 🙄🙄 SO.. I would get boy presents from them.. I didn’t care, I had boy toys and I could play with my brother.. I only had ONE BARBIE DOLL growing up, but that was Okey for me too, I got to play with my youngest sister.. I climbed fences with my friends so I could play football with them.. LITERALLY playing football..!! Hahaha.. I loved being one with the “boys”.. they would punch me on my arms and I would punch them back.. we didn’t have any problems about our genders growing up. If we needed to talk, we would just say it and we would say what we thought about straight up.. end of discussion.. nobody was racist nor was anybody gender phobic. We were all of different races and heights and different genders in our group
But when you were called a boy how did it make you feel compared to being called a girl? I think that's the difference between trans people and gender nonconforming people, first time being called a boy felt so right to me and that's how I realised I was trans unlike my other "tomboy" friends who probably feel that it is wrong if they are ever called boys 🤷♂️
Being a tomboy and being a transgender individual are two completely different experiences, they should not be compared!! Trust me, I've been researching on this topic for a while now. I was a true tomboy too, always was a girl, and now am a woman!!
This and its way more culturally acceptable & even celebrated in the States for a girl to be a Tomboy and like boy things than it is for a little boy to be attracted to “girl” things and be ostracized as a weakling or sissy.
Thank you so much, Father Mike!!!! God bless you!!
Thank You, Father Mike! I'll remember yr words and put it into actions. "The best thing we can do is not simply share the truth with people, but listen to them, to love them and to walk with them. "
As an agnostic, I must say this is one of the best put ways to address the Transgender situation.
Love and support does not mean agree with, let/help you go through with it. Just accept that you're going through this tough time and that we're here for you.
Fr. Mike is the best! You've done it again father, wonderful explanation! Thanks much
ann joseph i love how u guys just believe anything shoved down your throat from the church
Jayden Gardiner Believe? We already felt this way, and he put it into words better than we ever could. I don't know what church you've experienced, but mine NEVER forces any one to do anything. He's not telling us that "we must believe this or else we are condemned". He's simply explaining what they church believes, and then even goes on to say that whether you agree or not, we should all be there for each other with open arms. I think that's beautiful. It's too bad that you don't this so, too.
BeccaRaptor94 I've gone to mass my whole life, I know the catholic church's stances on stuff. Sorry, I wasn't clear what I was referring to. I just don't see how people can listen to stuff like the kid pretending to be an animal analogy, consider it reasonably and with empathy, and not think "this analogy is total trash".
Jesus did often make analogies, but yeah, I can understand why others on here wouldn't see the dog one as such a good one.
BeccaRaptor94 Yeah, but Jesus' analogies always taught loving other people. This analogy falsely denies who people are and teaches how they feel and what they identify as is invalid, looney, and mentally ill like a confused child. I just don't understand conservative Christians sorry.. To me, it's the kinda thing that sounds like it's from The Onion. Please try to understand who other people are before judging them and love them by accepting who they are, because no one can judge who someone is but God (provided the Bible is true)
Thank you so much for this video! I have people in my life struggling to understand the Catholic view on Transgender because no will sit down and talk about it. It's hard to get one's point across when everyone's judging and yelling. Fr. Mike, you're the best. Thanks for everything you do!
So grateful for this. It's the most intelligent response to this issue I've ever heard. Thank you Fr Mike God bless you and all of us.
This man is well-meaning but ultimately ignorant and completely wrong.
@@Grokford amen
What we are called to do: to walk with them. Thank you Father Mike. God bless you.
Are we to walk with Adulterers
Are we to walk with alcoholics and wife beaters?
Are we to walk with gamblers?
Do we walk with sinners or try to change them
Would you be happy to change the sex of your son at age 12?
I think we need to keep our eyes on Jesus and our salvation
@@walterromanoff2953 In Kenya, we have a saying. 'If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, walk with others'.
As always, Fr Mike says the right thing at the right time. He is a role model for letting God work through us.
He is not a priest, look him up. He's done horrible things. You who follow him are paying his bills. Odd he can't leave his house.
@@annahoward7949 you have no idea what you are talking about. He is a priest at a college. He speaks at various places. He does the Bible in a year podcast. You look him up or provide your source.
@@mariadeven4112 everything will come to light. Everything will be known. I respect that you follow him, my proof is my memories. I'm happy you have a source of comfort.
@@annahoward7949 bull stop lying and slandering people
It’s forcing something that was never meant to be. Just like you can’t change your race, you have to learn to love yourself unconditionally.
AMEN!!! This video should be shown around the world and in all schools!!!
Agree
what about separation of church and state? that would violate the establishment clause
Thank you Father. It is hard to respond to the "pro-transitioning" crowd as a Catholic.
AbleArcher Are you saying it's a sin for a trans person to transition? I'm not sure what you mean by "pro-transitioning".
VFosterer Not worried about it. Especially because I saw my priest trying to hook up with guys at a park a few days ago, lol
VFosterer ok
AbleArcher Why can't I post a reply? I like this video....I have been saying this all along. Thanks. Sharing. Plus 20% of people who have transitioned have committed suicide.
VFosterer Wrong again you are full of mis-information. Gender Dysphoria is classified as a psychiatric condition.
Really just a fantastic presentation in a genuinely Christian manner. Well done Padre.
I just stumbled upon this but I've been saying for YEARS that all people are doing is reinforcing the (arguably sexist) stereotypes they claim to be trying to eliminate
I always looked at it that way, and always wondered how can so many people fall in their own trap... or wasn't I missing something... but nope I wasn't.
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Thank you so infinitely for this video, it's the only thing that has been able to help me feel better about my gender, and thanks to this video I'm working on changing how I see myself. I've struggled with gender dysphoria since I was 13, and I was entirely convinced that I really was a girl trapped in the body of a boy. The pain is something no one could understand without experiencing it, and I've felt so alone because of it. I'm 16 now and my gender dysphoria has gotten worse this year. A few months ago I couldn't stand it any longer, and I changed my Gmail account from 'Nicholas' to 'Melissa'. It made me feel a little better, but it didn't make the pain go away, and I felt like an imposter. Long story short, I ended up realizing I would never be happy if I transitioned. But I'm weak, and I almost fell into using a female name again. Then I found this video, and Father Mike isn't talking down about people who struggle with their gender, he's talking with love and understanding. Thanks to this video, I'm finally working to address the extremely difficult truth that I will never be a girl. So, thank you.
My TH-cam account is modeled off of a fictional character I like, don't worry I'm not using a female name again)
@LunaLovegood293 Hi ya, I just want you to know that although your pain, struggle and distress is such a battle today, tomorrow and for some time to come, I believe it will get easier. Maybe not next year or immediately after but in time. Different countries have different availability to access specialists. Ask helplines etc to find help. I hope and will pray that you get the support you need. That special care will help you get the healing you deserve and find peace. *You* matter. God Loves you and you are *not* alone. Take gentle care 🙏 edit: sorry its so long.
I’m so sorry to hear the pain you are experiencing, know that you aren’t alone and that this pain will end. I’ll be praying for you!
If it makes you happy to use a female name then do it.
I know a man with a beard who goes by Stefania.
There are many many stops between completely unaltered presentation and a trans woman.
I know a man who considers himself to be a man who nonetheless has had complete laser hair removal for his face, because he never wanted facial hair.
I've known women who don't care what gender they're perceived as who have had breast reduction or removals.
I know people who leave their body completely unaltered but dress in ways that are unusual for their gender or beyond gendered norms.
There are so many ways to be in this world and you don't have to understand why you want to be one way more than another.
You don't have to commit to a full course of hormones and surgeries to change something about yourself.
Your comfort and your happiness are important, don't let anyone belittle how much.
You nailed it. This is the most loving, compassionate and understanding response I've seen on this topic. We're not here to judge people. We're here to love them. I have had several transgender friends and the St. Francis approach of "Preach the Gospel to all the world and if necessary, use words," is powerful.
It's not even understanding.
You can not understand or love people if you consistently assume that you know their situation better than they do.
@@Grokford Yeah, sure, let's also do that with anorexics , people having bulimia, people suffering of DID etc etc.
Gonna work great.
@@nicolasadjignon1336Do you define gender based on genotype or phenotype?
See, you have no idea what you're talking about, but you think you're an expert.
@@tanyaosterman
Oh, sweet, another mentalist who can read people's minds!
@@nicolasadjignon1336 You didn't answer the question.
the fact that ( *dramatic music*) I'm not even completely catholic and adore your videos is so pleasantly surprising! And whats even more warming in my heart is that i totally understand your point and even though i don't necessarily share the same view point, i appreciate you sharing and feeling like I had a mature and living conversation with on of the best people there is ! Thank you so much 😊❤
My youngest son used to tell me that he wished he didn't have male parts from a young age and then it stopped when he was about 16 yrs old. When he turned 20 yrs old I had remembered this and told him and he was so glad I didn't have anything removed ... He cant even imagine thinking like that
I'mma let you in on a secret.
She still craves to live her life as a woman. She secretly despises you and will drift out of your life after achieving social and financial independence. You will die alone and angry.
Yes, we need to share the Truth, in love. God bless you Father Mike.
This is beautiful. Should be required listening in schools and parishes across America. Thank you, Father Mike!
Even the whole world!
If only there wasn’t a little thing called separation of church and state
like trump speaking , yes ,let him show his ignorance
@@gigiatkins5923 There does not HAVE to be separation of religion and state. 🤗
@@chomperthefirst533 Right…it’s not one of the principles our country was founded on or anything 😔
Sensitive to the viewer, accurate, *no ranting*, collected, and Extremely on point.
Earned a sub, Brother Mike. :)
This is one of the best videos you have done. I've seen many and loved them all but this one stands out because I work at a Christian organization and I do deal with a lot of community members who are struggling with this problem.
I agree with this. I realize it's not popular right now, but diversity in thinking is a strength. 💖🙏
You are so correct father. When it comes to sex, all common sense goes out the door. And plastic surgeons see an opportunity to make money. A lot of regular plastic surgery does not make things any better for patients either. Fortunately, the college of pediatricians are not cooperating with this madness anymore. First rule of medicine is after all:" Do no harm".
Honestly, you kind of made me change my mind today
I agree 10000000% with what you said. Bless you, fr. Mike
wonder girl why does everybody say bless you, as if you saying that on a TH-cam comment is gonna convince God to give you and the priest special graces. Also what is a blessing anyways? It just sounds like empty words to me, that have no effect on the real world
Beautifully said Father . Many can judge, but only a few will choose to walk with someone who is hurting or just needing a friend. Reminds me of the story of Jesus being questioned about the adulterous woman.
“”””Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.””” John 8:7-9
Amen Father!!! this Holy Priest has a right to his opinion...of course the world is against what is Godly during this time in history. Blessings to you Father & the world ! Frightening to see thumbs down , that's an indicator , let's pray more ☺ , so many hateful people in the comment section , I going to pray for them , really. I love those who are broken , all of us are in one way or another. Lastly , & most importantly , even when they surgically change the body , the DNA , Never ever Changes , that ought to tell someone the truth...DNA folks DNA. Many transgenders according to studies still have Issues / wounds even after surgery , medications. So in the end even after surgery the original issues are not addressed. 💚
Amen! Pray for the sick!
As a new Confessional Lutheran I want to say thank you for your consistently insightful pastoral Christian vids. In this chaotic time they are much needed
Thank you, Father Mike, for this clarity. This was brilliantly said being a sensitive issue. Our only hope this is shared by millions.
Thank you for addressing this with such clarity and empathy. God bless.
Growing up I was a tom boy that meant ruff house wearing sweatshirts and hated dresses told my mom they where itchy. She said sometime clothes are uncomfortable but your a young lady , suffer a little a look nice. I was good with explanation. I CAN IMAGINE HOW ANGRY I WOULD IF MOM AND DAD THOUGHT THAT I WAS IDENTIFYING MYSELF AS A BOY AND CHANGED MY CHEMISTRY TO STOP MY GROWTH AS A FEMALE, JUST BECAUSE I WAS A LITTLE ROWDY IN MY YOUTH. 😡 SAVE OUR CHILDREN!🌹 DEAR LORD HEAR OUR PRAYERS!!!🙏🙏🙏