God’s rules
protect humanity from a situation such as a man who birthed three children, seeking divorce so that he will
soon be a single mother…or is that father? Many are confused because once you
mess with Divine order, insanity rules.
protect humanity from a situation such as a man who birthed three children, seeking divorce so that he will
soon be a single mother…or is that father? Many are confused because once you
mess with Divine order, insanity rules.
From two
women, to transgender union, to marriage, to parenthood, and now headed for
divorce court, Thomas and Nancy Beatie must convince an Arizona judge that they
aren’t in a same sex union. The court is
presented with a quandary because Thomas (formerly Tracy Lagondino) and Nancy
Beatie were once two women. The marriage ceremony took place in Hawaii after the
transgendered Tracy became Thomas. Then, he became pregnant. Some thought it
was a perfect happy ending. But now the couple seeks a divorce, nine years and
three children later.
women, to transgender union, to marriage, to parenthood, and now headed for
divorce court, Thomas and Nancy Beatie must convince an Arizona judge that they
aren’t in a same sex union. The court is
presented with a quandary because Thomas (formerly Tracy Lagondino) and Nancy
Beatie were once two women. The marriage ceremony took place in Hawaii after the
transgendered Tracy became Thomas. Then, he became pregnant. Some thought it
was a perfect happy ending. But now the couple seeks a divorce, nine years and
three children later.
Thomas Beatie became known as “ThePregnant Man,” through extensive media coverage including Larry King,
Oprah Winfrey, and as one of Barbara Walters’ “10 Most Fascinating
People” in 2008. He also published a book, Labor Of Love: The Story
Of One Man’s Extraordinary Pregnancy.
It was in 1997, that Tracy began
testosterone treatments. She had a double mastectomy and chest reconstruction
surgery in 2002. Then, she became he. Tracy legally changed her name to Thomas and
had her Hawaii driver’s license changed to identify herself as a himself. It was in 2003 that he married his partner
Nancy in Honolulu. Since Nancy was
unable to conceive, Thomas bore the couple’s three
children now ages 4, 3 and 2, through sperm donation. He had
kept his female parts intact–the parts he was born with when the doctor
announced, “It’s a girl!” And, he did not have a male part (you know which one)
constructed, which adds to the confusion as to whether Thomas is really a woman
or a man.
testosterone treatments. She had a double mastectomy and chest reconstruction
surgery in 2002. Then, she became he. Tracy legally changed her name to Thomas and
had her Hawaii driver’s license changed to identify herself as a himself. It was in 2003 that he married his partner
Nancy in Honolulu. Since Nancy was
unable to conceive, Thomas bore the couple’s three
children now ages 4, 3 and 2, through sperm donation. He had
kept his female parts intact–the parts he was born with when the doctor
announced, “It’s a girl!” And, he did not have a male part (you know which one)
constructed, which adds to the confusion as to whether Thomas is really a woman
or a man.
It was
reported in AZFamily.com
that Thomas and Nancy Beatie’s divorce is stalled because Family Court Judge
Douglas Gerlach said that he couldn’t find any legal authority
defining a man as someone who can give birth. “Are
we dealing with a same-sex marriage?” Gerlach asked. Arizona
bans such marriages and does not recognize those officiated in other states. He
said that no Arizona court can declare same-sex unions valid. In addition, courts
across the country have declared marriages involving a transgender person
invalid.
reported in AZFamily.com
that Thomas and Nancy Beatie’s divorce is stalled because Family Court Judge
Douglas Gerlach said that he couldn’t find any legal authority
defining a man as someone who can give birth. “Are
we dealing with a same-sex marriage?” Gerlach asked. Arizona
bans such marriages and does not recognize those officiated in other states. He
said that no Arizona court can declare same-sex unions valid. In addition, courts
across the country have declared marriages involving a transgender person
invalid.
The case is
scheduled for Jan 31 and the judge is expected to rule by early February. Although
the couple agrees to a divorce, the judge is considering whether to recognize
this as a marriage at all. Yet, it is not
a same sex marriage if Thomas is a man in the eyes of the law, right?
scheduled for Jan 31 and the judge is expected to rule by early February. Although
the couple agrees to a divorce, the judge is considering whether to recognize
this as a marriage at all. Yet, it is not
a same sex marriage if Thomas is a man in the eyes of the law, right?
In the AZFamily.com
article Nancy and
Thomas’s attorney are quoted. ”Now
we have to prove to the judge that we’re man and woman, married, legally,” said
Nancy.
article Nancy and
Thomas’s attorney are quoted. ”Now
we have to prove to the judge that we’re man and woman, married, legally,” said
Nancy.
“Thomas
wants to be treated as an equal,” said his attorney, David Michael.
“He doesn’t want his children to be born out of wedlock or that he wasn’t
in a valid different-sex marriage.”
(This is almost funny except for how sad it is.) There is
added confusion (if that is even possible) because Thomas kept his female reproductive
organs. Tracy thought she was a man trapped in a woman’s body but she kept some
of her female parts in favor of getting a male part when she became Thomas. So, the judge wonders if Thomas is really a man because real men, not only
don’t eat quiche, they don’t have babies. Only women get pregnant. Duh.
wants to be treated as an equal,” said his attorney, David Michael.
“He doesn’t want his children to be born out of wedlock or that he wasn’t
in a valid different-sex marriage.”
(This is almost funny except for how sad it is.) There is
added confusion (if that is even possible) because Thomas kept his female reproductive
organs. Tracy thought she was a man trapped in a woman’s body but she kept some
of her female parts in favor of getting a male part when she became Thomas. So, the judge wonders if Thomas is really a man because real men, not only
don’t eat quiche, they don’t have babies. Only women get pregnant. Duh.
But as we all know, the law does not necessarily
deal in truth and logic (Roe v. Wade proved that by dismissing the rights of unborn
babies). Possessing childbearing organs makes
one a women, but in the eyes of an Arizona judge, will it make Thomas a
woman? For the record, 80 percent
percent of female-to-male transsexuals keep their reproductive organs, opting
out of hysterectomies. I guess they are somewhat attached to them. 🙂
deal in truth and logic (Roe v. Wade proved that by dismissing the rights of unborn
babies). Possessing childbearing organs makes
one a women, but in the eyes of an Arizona judge, will it make Thomas a
woman? For the record, 80 percent
percent of female-to-male transsexuals keep their reproductive organs, opting
out of hysterectomies. I guess they are somewhat attached to them. 🙂
Nancy stated
through her attorney that she wants to be a mother to her children and get on
with life without her former partner. ”I’m just standing up for the
truth and what’s right and I’m doing the right thing,” she said. Again, I’m almost tempted to laugh if not for
the urge to cry. Doing what’s right
involves God.
through her attorney that she wants to be a mother to her children and get on
with life without her former partner. ”I’m just standing up for the
truth and what’s right and I’m doing the right thing,” she said. Again, I’m almost tempted to laugh if not for
the urge to cry. Doing what’s right
involves God.
Beatie, who once basked in media
attention, is now declining all requests for interviews through his
attorney. No surprise. They could just split up and forego legal formalities but the couple
wants validation. Someone should tell
them that the court cannot validate desecrating God’s creation. It can only uphold the law or chose to make a mockery of it.
attention, is now declining all requests for interviews through his
attorney. No surprise. They could just split up and forego legal formalities but the couple
wants validation. Someone should tell
them that the court cannot validate desecrating God’s creation. It can only uphold the law or chose to make a mockery of it.
“I believe
in one God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth…” God did not create this mess. Man did. This is a case which reveals how twisted the
world becomes when humans go their own way. Let us pray for God’s mercy on confused people such as these, especially for the innocent children.
in one God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth…” God did not create this mess. Man did. This is a case which reveals how twisted the
world becomes when humans go their own way. Let us pray for God’s mercy on confused people such as these, especially for the innocent children.
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