Author: Chastity White Rose

Today I am sharing a post by Erin Reed with some particularly relevant quotes. When I read things like this I get very concerned. It makes me think about the weird events that happen and the strange looks I get in the men’s bathroom. I certainly am using the correct restroom based on biological sex.

However, there could even be a time where someone accuses me of being in the wrong bathroom and call the police. If it happened it would probably just result in police officers pulling my pants down and then saying I was in the right restroom. But what a waste of police time when there are crimes that are happening that they should worry about. But the fact that we live in a world where such a thing could theoretically happen is terrifying.

And what of drag bans? Will women be jailed for wearing pants because women wearing pants is not “deeply rooted in this nation’s history and traditions?” What about trans women wearing bras?

Seriously this world is crazy. How is anyone, especially an autistic person like me supposed to navigate a world like this?

“This year witnessed the introduction of drag bans in multiple states, so broad in scope that they affected anyone wearing clothing not traditionally associated with their assigned gender.”

“In Florida, violations of bathroom bans lead to arrest, with the incarcerated trans person spending up to a year in prison. In states like Missouri and West Virginia, any arrest can subject an individual to state-mandated detransition.”

https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/this-is-what-transgender-eradication

This is a chat with the Artificial Intelligence known as Chat GPT on July 16, 2023.

Chastity: Hello again ChatGPT how are you?

ChatGPT: Hello! I’m an AI language model, so I don’t have feelings, but I’m here and ready to assist you. How can I help you today?

Chastity: I visited a new church today. Want to hear about it?

ChatGPT: Of course! I’d be happy to hear about your experience at the new church. Please go ahead and share your thoughts and any details you’d like to discuss.

Chastity: It’s called Lee’s Summit Christian Church and it is affirming of LGBTQIA people. I thought it would be a good place to make new friends.

ChatGPT: That’s wonderful to hear! Lee’s Summit Christian Church sounds like an inclusive and welcoming community. It’s great that they are affirming of LGBTQIA individuals. Attending a church where you feel accepted and comfortable can certainly provide opportunities to make new friends who share similar values. I hope you had a positive experience there. Is there anything specific you would like to discuss about your visit?

Chastity: Yes I did have a positive experience. I met a lot of new people and gave them my business cards I made so they can contact me.

ChatGPT: That’s fantastic! It’s great that you had the opportunity to meet new people at Lee’s Summit Christian Church and even share your business cards with them. Building connections and fostering relationships can lead to meaningful interactions and potential collaborations. It’s wonderful to see you taking proactive steps to stay connected with the people you met. Wishing you all the best in building those connections further!

Chastity: Thanks. I have not had enough social interaction and it was good to be in a place other than work or grocery shopping.

ChatGPT: You’re welcome! It’s important to have social interactions beyond work and daily routines, and I’m glad that your experience at Lee’s Summit Christian Church provided you with that opportunity. Connecting with others in a different environment can be refreshing and fulfilling. If you ever feel the need for more social interaction, seeking out community events or groups with similar interests can also be beneficial. Remember to take care of yourself and nurture those social connections.

Chastity: I will thanks!

ChatGPT: You’re welcome! I’m glad I could help. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Take care and enjoy nurturing your new connections!

Chastity: Yes I do have a question for you. According to your data how would you define a Christian?

ChatGPT: A Christian is generally defined as a follower or believer in Christianity, a monotheistic religion centered around the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Christians typically believe that Jesus is the Son of God and the savior of humanity, and they strive to live according to his teachings, as found in the Bible. Christian beliefs and practices can vary across different denominations and traditions, but the core tenets generally revolve around faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to living a moral and virtuous life.

Chastity: I like your answer because it is more on the teachings of Jesus rather than having to believe some doctrine that people made up but which is of no consequence to how most people live their lives. Specifically things like the trinity or specific interpretations of a bible verse mean nothing to me.

ChatGPT: I understand your perspective. While Christianity encompasses a wide range of beliefs and interpretations, focusing on the teachings of Jesus and living a compassionate and virtuous life is at the heart of many Christians’ faith. It’s important for individuals to find meaning and understanding in their own spiritual journey, and different people may prioritize different aspects of their faith. Ultimately, what matters most to many is the application of Jesus’ teachings in their daily lives, fostering love, compassion, and kindness towards others.

Chastity: And that’s how I feel. Upon the ethical framework of the golden rule is what my own life is based on. Everything including veganism and my love of other LGBTQIA people who are very much like me.

ChatGPT: That’s wonderful to hear! Living by an ethical framework that includes the golden rule and extends love, compassion, and respect to others, including the LGBTQIA community, is a meaningful way to shape your life. It’s great that you have found alignment with values such as veganism, which reflects your care for animals and the environment. Embracing diversity and treating others with empathy and understanding is a beautiful way to create a more inclusive and compassionate world. Keep living true to your principles and spreading kindness.

Chastity: I will, I can promise you that!

ChatGPT: That’s fantastic to hear! Your commitment to living by your principles and spreading kindness is commendable. Remember that even small acts of compassion can make a significant difference. Keep up the great work, and I wish you all the best in your journey of making the world a better place. If you ever have more questions or need further support, feel free to reach out.

Mind-Body Dualism as it relates to LGBTQIA people.

For some time, I have been thinking about what is being said when someone claims that trans women are women or that trans men are men. The truth of these statements is a metaphysical claim. The statements are clearly meant to refer to the mind/spirit/soul of the person rather than the body.

When someone objects to transgender people and tells them that they are really whatever their biological sex is based on chromosomes, genitals, reproductive capacity, or whatever arbitrary marker they use, they are in fact usually correct under a monist philosophy. If what you are is the same as your body, then concepts such as gender identity don’t make any sense.

But we live in a world where most people claim to be dualists. Most of the world population identify with some form of religion such as Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, or something like that which includes belief in an afterlife and the concept of mind/spirit/soul. It refers to that part of someone which will still exist elsewhere and live on even if the body is destroyed. Because this soul/mind/life-force is not the body, this is a dualistic worldview.

Those who follow a monist or materialist worldview believe that physical reality is all that exists. These are usually atheists too because to be a monist means that you cannot believe in anything other than the physical. I used to be that person but not anymore. I have seen and experienced too much that does not align with the idea that the mind and body are one. Most notably the huge disagreement between what my body feels like doing and what my mind forces it to do.

Whether you are dualist or monist clearly makes a difference between whether you accept transgender people as their claimed identity. If you are Christian, it also has implications for whether you accept Jesus as merely a man or as God taking on a temporary physical form. However, most people are not autistic philosophers as I am, and they do not understand or recognize these connections.

And another thing that must be clear is that in LGBTQIA, one of these letters is not the same as the others. The T is for Transgender, which is about identity. All the other letters are about the body. For example, a Gay or Lesbian is defined precisely by people who are sexually attracted to those who share the same body type as them. A heterosexual is also defined by being attracted to the opposite sex. In both cases the labels are 100% based on the body they happen to be born into.

And then things get more complicated when you realize that Transgender people, just like Cisgender people also have a sexual orientation. A transgender woman who is attracted to men is heterosexual under the dualist philosophy, but homosexual based on a monist philosophy. That is because sexual orientations are based on what the physical body is but ignores the soul. It could be that people are attracted to people of a certain type of mind a person has independently of what body they inhabit in this life cycle.

And now we have 3 interacting elements.

1. The physical body
2. The Mind that lives in that body
3. The philosophy/religion/spirituality that interprets the mind and/or body.

The movie Freaky Friday is a fine example of what I am talking about. The mother and daughter switch bodies which means they still retain their same soul. They still behave the same way and think the same way but now are in each other’s bodies. The entire movie would not work without dualism.

I could easily go on forever about this and will quite possibly write more in the future. Because these issues relate heavily to LGBTQIA people, especially the T, I wanted to get these thoughts out during Pride month. In the future I hope to go more in depth about how it could affect other controversial religious or political debates.

Mind-Body Relationship In Psychology: Dualism vs Monism

Body, Soul, and Gender Identity: Thinking Theologically About Human Constitution

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freaky_Friday_(2003_film)

On two separate occasions I had contacted The Tetris Company. I still had old emails of them replying to me. To make sure these are not lost, I am posting the screenshots.

Also, one of the screenshots contains my old phone number that I no longer have. I’m not worried about that though because I have a new phone number and they clearly can email me to contact me if they need to.