Showing posts with label #transgender. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #transgender. Show all posts

Paw Patrol Introduces "Non-Binary Transgender" Character

9:58 AM  Dale Hudson  

I know a lot of preschoolers love Paw Patrol.  My nephew and grandson have both watched the show.  

The show seemed innocent enough for young children to watch with positive, child-friendly characters and programming.

That was until now. Paw Patrol recently introduced a "non-binary, transgender" character.

The character's name is River.  If you look closely, you will see that River wears socks that are colored with the transgender flag. The author, Lindz Amer, said, "I got to write an episode of Rubble & Crew.  I wanted to write a nonbinary character that was inspirational and incredibly cool. Someone for the pups (and kids at home) to look up to."

As we ponder this, we must understand that what the forces behind the show have achieved is not just introduction of a new character.  Rather it is a strategy aimed to capture and shape the minds of the generation to come.

We must help parents see that the agenda behind this is to target children who are at a critical, developmental stage in their life.  They are seeking to "normalize"  the views of gender and sexuality to young children. 

We must be proactive during this time and push back against this agenda.  We must also come alongside parents and equip them as they lead their children.

We must stay informed about the content that is being pushed on our children and grandchildren.  We can't bury our head in the sand and hope the agenda of the evil one will go away soon. You can be sure of this...he is coming full force to capture the hearts and minds of the next generation.

We must also encourage and equip parents to have open dialogue with their children.  Talk about what they are seeing and why it is inappropriate. 

We must remember that we are not helpless bystanders in this. You have the right to turn off the TV, to read different books, to monitor what they are consuming online and guide them to content that aligns with your Biblical values.

The battle for the next generation is in full force.  We must safeguard the minds of the next generation.  We must be diligent to equip parents to be diligent and on guard. Their role has never been so critical.  Remember...in the race to a child's heart the first one there wins. We must get there first.

As we help parents instill a Biblical world-view in their children, we can equip them to live their lives in accordance with God's Word and ensure that their world-view remains uncorrupted.  

Be aware of what is going on around you!

Be alert!  Walk circumspectly in Christ.

Be uncompromising. 

Be protective of your child's innocence.

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Schools Enable Kids to "Change Gender" Without Parental Approval

9:16 AM  Dale Hudson  

Lifesite news is reporting that the Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin is enabling children to transition to a member of the opposite at school without even getting parental consent. 
“The policy enables children, of any age, to socially transition to a different gender identity at school without parental notice or consent. It requires all teachers to enable this transition, and then prohibits teachers from communicating with parents about this potentially life-altering choice.  
Rick Esenberg, President and General Counsel of the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty says, “Madison schools have adopted policies that violate constitutionally recognized parental rights.  A public school district should not, and cannot, make decisions reserved for parents.”

LGBTQ groups continue to push their homosexual and transgender agenda.  They won't stop until the next generation bows to their policies and lifestyles.

As parents and leaders, we must not shy away from the difficult conversations that must happen because of the blatant push by groups who are echoing that same sex relationships or being transgender is a good thing.

If you haven't had conversations about this with your Pastor or other church leaders, you need to do so.  If you haven't faced LGBTQ issues, you will.  It's just a matter of time.  Now is the time to decide what your policies and procedures will be.

One great resource I recommend is the book "Understanding Gender Dysphoria: Navigating Transgender Issues in a Changing Culture."

The author is Dr. Mark Yarhouse.  Mark is one of the leading Christian voices in this issue and the book is very helpful.  It not only does a deep dive into the roots of transgenderism, but also provides simple steps you can take when you are faced with someone who has or is dealing with this issue.

Dr. Yarhouse says there are 3 lens you can look through when you are talking with a transgender person.

1 - The Truth Lens.  The trust lens says it is wrong.  It is sinful.  It is a choice that someone makes in rebellion to God's plan for relationships. It takes a hard stand against being transgender.

2 - The Grace Lens.  The grace lens also says it is wrong.  But it takes a quieter approach for those who are dealing with this issue.

"Yes, it is wrong.  But we are not going to condemn you.  We are going to come alongside you and walk with you through this." 

We are going to call you by whatever name you want to be called by.  We are going to wrap our arms around you in love.  God does the work.  We are going to show grace and love as He works in your life and draws you to His truth.

 3. The Celebration Lens.  This lens celebrates and promotes the lifestyle.  It marches down the street in pride.  Anyone who speaks against the lifestyle is a bigot, homophobic, intolerant, prejudice person.

Dr. Yarhouse champions the grace lens as the best option.  It is through this lens that people can find redemption and transformation.  I agree with Him.  When a person truly encounters the grace and forgiveness that Christ offers, he or she will have the opportunity to accept Jesus and have their lifestyle radically changed by the grace of God.

We must also be very aware, as stated at the beginning of this article, that we are in a race for the heart of the next generation.  We must get their first and help kids develop a Biblical worldview.

The heart and soul of the next generation is at stake.  
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