Let's talk about sex. NO NOT THAT KIND! GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE GUTTER! That's a topic for another time.
I know that this topic is a very controversial one, so this is my thoughts on gender.
"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."- The Family: A Proclamation To The World.
Gender is ESSENTIAL. That would be the reason why it is so hard to change.
There are so many differences between men and women. Why do people want them to be equal. Equal does not mean the same, and men and women are not at all the same.
Women are more likely to communicate and long for communication. This is because women have more white matter in the brain which is connective tissue. They also care about relationships and appearance. Males are more likely to be active and have aggressive responses. They are also able to shut out emotions, and not get personally involved in situations. Males have less gray matter in their brain. The gray matter is where memories are stored, so that would be why men are less likely to remember details.
It makes since to marry the opposite gender. Two women may connect better than a man and a woman, but the women cannot also take on the male characteristics that compliment the female ones. Together, men and women are equal. It's like yin and yang. One needs the other.
This video is much better at explaining the differences than I am. Watch it. It is defiantly worth your time.
So, what did you think?
I'm sure you can guess what I think. I loved the video and I could not have said it better myself.
Before puberty, lots of kids act like the opposite sex. That does not mean they want to be the other gender. Puberty has to run its course before any judgments should be passed. Brother Williams said, "what a shame it would be if parents prevented puberty from taking its course." I completely agree. A child may act like the opposite gender, but that does NOT mean they want to be the other gender. Brother Williams also said that it is important to "validate the valid." This means that when interacting with anyone, you do not have to validate their opinion. But, if you make them feel bad about it, it is unlikely they will come back to you with their problems. Validate what is true and be cautious of the other persons feelings.
Challenge:
Don't pass judgments right off the bat. Try and look at everyone you meet as a son or daughter of God. Think about how much God loves them. Try to look at others as God does.
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