The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast Bruce Jenner & the Transgender Question
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Jun 11, 2015 Father Mike Schmitz dives into the complexities of gender perception versus reality sparked by the Bruce Jenner discussion. He humorously shares a family story about childhood identity and explores how gender stereotypes are culturally constructed. The conversation takes a serious turn as he examines the conflicts between personal perception and physical reality, touching on body integrity disorders and the ethics of surgical interventions. Ultimately, he emphasizes the importance of compassion, urging listeners to support those struggling with identity issues.
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Playing With A Nephew Who Pretended To Be A Puppy
- Fr. Mike recounts playing with his nephew who pretended to be a puppy and letting him be the fun uncle.
- The parents calmly corrected the child, grounding play in the reality that he's a little boy and it's time for supper.
Perception Versus Gender Reality
- Fr. Mike contrasts subjective perceptions of gender with objective bodily reality using everyday examples.
- He argues that liking gendered preferences doesn't equate to being the opposite sex because we lack direct access to the other's lived experience.
Sister's Tomboy Example
- Fr. Mike describes his sister as a tomboy who loves hunting, fishing, and sports and now works in a male-dominated medical field.
- He contrasts her traits with her husband's caregiving role to show that masculine traits don't make her a man and feminine traits don't make him a woman.