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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What are some phrases or statements you've heard that express fundamental disagreement with your lifestyle, but are phrases that you do not consider mean-spirited, or bigoted? [/quote]I'm curious about this too. I do not agree with transgender in any way, shape or form. However, I believe strongly in tolerance. I have no fear or hostility about the issue and feel strongly appraised of both the scientific and intellectual opinion on the matter. To be respectful to the situation, what terminology expresses lack of agreement, but is unbigoted and not mean spirited. Thank you.[/quote] I don't think you're going to get what you're looking for here, pp. Not "agreeing with" transgender means you deny its reality in some way. You're asking, how can I deny your reality while still respecting you? but denial of someone's reality is inherently disrespectful. Maybe if you knew a person well you might be able to find a middle ground where you respected the person but not their understanding of their own gender, but you can't get there with a stranger.[/quote] I appreciate that perspective, but I believe it creates a void that eventually always ends up going downhill and I don't believe it's accurate. I'm a Christian, but I get along well with Jews, Muslims, Atheists and you name it. I fundamentally disagree with their faiths; however, I believe in their right to express their views and believe in what they believe. I don't believe I'm a bigot or hateful because I don't believe in their specific beliefs. I believe this extends to the situation with "transgender". I don't believe I have the right to deny someone the right to identify as "transgender", while I fundamentally do not believe it is a valid designation. I firmly believe that one's genitals identifies their sex, gender and whatever else terminology would refer the to the individual capable of producing sperm and fathering a human being. Therefore, I do not believe that the individual with XY chromosomes could ever be a female, woman or whatever other terminology refers to the human being associated with XX chromosomes. I would never disrespect, ridicule or be cruel in any way to someone who claims "transgender", I simply believe that transgender does not exist as a valid classification. That being said, I'm aware of chromosomal anomalies- intersex, Klinefelter's etc... In those cases, it's axiomatic that their sexual designation is on a spectrum and they have my full support in acknowledging that whatever it may be. I believe that is physical and tangible. However, I believe the concept of transgender is just that, a concept and intangible. Thank you any thoughtful response.[/quote]
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