The world, at least the social media world, took note of former Olympian Bruce Jenner unveiling himself as “Caitlyn” Jenner.
I'm so happy after such a long struggle to be living my true self. Welcome to the world Caitlyn. Can't wait for you to get to know her/me.
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) June 1, 2015
President Obama even jumped in the fray on Twitter.
It takes courage to share your story. https://t.co/Q7wWjV9Rxx
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 1, 2015
My intent is not to shame Bruce Jenner. Â I can’t imagine how confused and conflicted he must feel. Â Jenner is someone who has been fearfully and wonderfully made. Â Jenner, like all of us, has been made in God’s image. Â God does not make mistakes and God created Jenner as a man.
This didn’t seem to be an issue when Jenner was on the cover of Wheaties as an Olympic champion.  Caitlyn didn’t win those Olympic medals, Bruce did – as a male.  Yes, Bruce Jenner said Caitlyn was there all along in Jenner’s struggle with gender dysphoria or gender identity disorder.
It is considered a disorder… though some want it declassified because reinforces the traditional view of gender.
Since no one expects political correctness here let me submit to you this. Â What would happen if we said we found our “true self” as something else?
What if I said, “I believe I am a vampire.” Â I mean I really believed it. Â I hated the daylight. Â I craved to drink blood. Â I hated garlic, etc.
I really think that is my “true self.” Â I always felt like I was a vampire.
You would be ready to have me committed right? Â You would think I required counseling. Â There isn’t anyway most reasonable people would encourage that or congratulate me for this “discovery.”
No matter how much I believe I am a vampire that doesn’t make it so. Â The same is true with Jenner. Â “Caitlyn” is no more a woman than I am a vampire. Â It’s not how we were designed and it is not something we are given a choice over no matter what exterior changes we make.
Should we treat Caitlyn Jenner with dignity? Â Absolutely, but it doesn’t change what is true. Â That our true self is how we are designed and our true identity can only be found in Jesus Christ.