The Gender War
Part 1
The
rise of Christianity and the persecution that followed undeniably contributed
to the fall of the Roman Empire. The monotheistic
Christian religion ran counter to the traditional Roman religion, which was
polytheistic (many gods). At different times, the Romans persecuted the
Christians because of their beliefs, which were popular among the poor.
In
313 C.E., Roman emperor Constantine the Great ended all persecution and
declared toleration for Christianity. Later that century, Christianity became
the official state religion of the Empire. This drastic policy change spread
this relatively new religion to every corner of the Empire.
Herein
lies a strange paradox, America is following in the footsteps of the Roman
Empire. By approving Christianity, the Roman state directly undermined its long-held
religious traditions, the same as America's attempt to switch from a Christian society
to a godless society. The Romans considered their emperor a god. But the Christian's
belief in one God — who was not the emperor- weakened the emperor's authority
and credibility. So likewise, America's switch from a Christian-based society has
weakened the authority and credibility of the nation.
With
the ongoing internal turmoil ranging from a belief in God, culture, race, and gender
to financial disparity to political tribalism and other countries gradually
pulling away from the idea of U.S.-led supremacy, the tides are turning against
us. This mere statistic may soon become a reality that alters the course of our
lives. After all, many everyday citizens, celebrities, social justice warriors,
and politicians would celebrate the downfall of The United States, not realizing
the dangerous impact on the freedoms they believe they do not have. Experts are
not sure if a substantial international conflict, a financial catastrophe, an
internal civil war, or a gender war will cause the United States to self-destruct
like the Roman Empire. Still, learning from the past is critical if we are to
slow down the inevitable.
The
gender war seems to have spontaneously erupted. But, on the contrary, this war
has existed in a more subtle form since the beginning. The success of the African
Americans in their fight for civil rights and social justice added the necessary
fuel to transform the battle for gender equality into a cringe-worthy event. No
longer content to sit silently by and wait for changes, these emerging and
seemly disenfranchised groups took to the street with a rekindled fire of discontent.
As a
result
of this renewed spirit and a growing support base enhanced by the media, the
demand for gender rights changed its tactics. It morphed into a multi-facet attack
akin to a ballistic missile with multiple warheads, strategizing its ability to
attack numerous fronts.
The
Gay, Lesbain, and Transgenders organized under the new banner of LGBTQ+ and chose
the appropriate moment to make their voices heard. "Don't ask, don't tell"
initiated under the Clinton administration was declared a non-workable solution
akin to government-enforced discrimination. The demand was for the law to provide LGBTQ+ the
same protection as other members of society under the gender of their choosing.
"The gender of their choosing" is the catchphrase that opens the gate
to a world of confusion. The right to
live as you desire should be within your rights, but to change the rules to
force others to adapt to your idiocracy should be wrong on all levels. Unfortunately,
what once began as an experiment protecting human rights has devolved into a cesspool
of in-your-face stench.
Sex and gender once were two simple words with
no adverse connotations, interchangeable,
and whose definitions were set by biblical standards. The Bible proclaims that God created males
and females, blessed them, and told them to be fruitful and multiply. Today the debate centers around the existence
of God. Once we remove God from the
equation or redefine God, we achieve the freedom to redefine sex and gender. There is a belief that redefining gender and making
it inclusive would help eliminate hate. But
as in any war, hate is an important ally, and it is necessary to recreate words
that create hate. To use gender and sex
as interchangeable words is now a misnomer that adds to the confusion of attempting
to transform a so-called Bible-based society into secular Humanism and
materialism. Sex and gender are tools used
to intimidate and control the dormant culture.
The
dormant culture is under constant attack. The never-ending race war, the feminist movement,
and the ever-expanding gender war have brought about changes that cast aside
the majority's traditional values.
When
there is a desire or wish to transform or promote an alien agenda, a bad idea, or
a sinful concept, it is wrapped in black skin and presented to the populace. Shaming
the opposition into silence is an effective technique used by the woke
generation. As a result, freedom of speech,
a constitutional right, takes a significant hit and gets replaced by political correctness.
Many will consider this statement homophobia
and transphobia, but this might be this country's Achilles heel that sends it
toppling into the abyss.
The
right to yell fire in a crowded theater should not be a yardstick in determining
freedom of speech. Instead, the consequences
of our actions should be the restraining force. To infringe
upon one liberty is an infringement on all.
Declaring the constitution an outdated model and
the dormant culture or white race as villains were necessary for the woke
generation to prosecute the race, culture, and gender wars successfully.
Race,
culture, and gender wars use weaponized hate as the weapon of choice. Scorched earth is the only acceptable conclusion. Thrown around consistently, words like "racist,”
"hateful,” "bigoted," and "phobic," so much so that it
seems to be part of the progressive liberal handbook. For example, the left throws those exact terms
in the discussion of allowing biological men to compete in women's sports. If you disagree with the liberal argument, using
those words will shame you into silence.
The
sacredness of the lines between man and woman is being blurred, creating a
level of hatred and confusion the dormant culture has never experienced. A recent supreme court nominee stated under
oath that she could not define a woman. It is hard to visualize a black woman, or any
woman regardless of class, creed, or color, ascending to the office of Supreme Court
Justice, unable to explain what a woman is. But unfortunately, in today's society, her answer
was the only acceptable answer. This confusion arises when we attempt to merge
the definitions of male and female, gender and sex, without using the Holy
Bible as a guide.
Gender
has always been the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and
differentiating between them. Gender may
include sex-based social structures and gender identity. For example, most cultures use a gender
binary, having two genders; those who exist outside these groups may fall under
the umbrella term non-binary. In addition,
some societies have specific genders besides "man" and "woman,"
In India, there is a third gender called "Hijra. "Before the British
incursion, the Hijras had their separate community apart from the mainstream community.
There appeared to be a type of contentment
in separation. This
arrangement worked well for a country with a rich and recorded history of 4000
years. The Hijras also contributed to India's
culture.
Regardless
of how crude it might sound, everyone has a place in society. There is merit even in the ancient cast system. Regardless
of what line of justification we use, a doctor and a waitress perform a
necessity but function on different societal levels. We would not expect a doctor and a waitress to
attend the same functions.
To Be Continued
