The Counsel of Trent #1073 - The Actual Problem with The Viking's Male Cheerleaders
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Aug 27, 2025 The discussion dives into the controversy surrounding male cheerleaders for the Minnesota Vikings and the moral sentiments driving reactions against them. It examines the intricate dance of masculinity and femininity these athletes navigate amidst societal tensions. Delving into disgust's role in moral reasoning, the conversation critiques societal norms and stereotypes. It also tackles evolving LGBT identity discourse and the backlash from media representations while advocating for more nuanced understandings of gender roles and sexual ethics.
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Why Reactions Go Beyond Tradition
- Trent Horn argues the repulsion toward NFL male cheerleaders stems from seeing men dressed and acting as women, not merely cheerleading being female-dominated.
- He claims cultural interchangeability of sexes plus LGBT ideology produces sexual anarchy that fuels discomfort.
Natural Law And Sexual Order
- Trent Horn cites Romans 1 to argue natural law gives people basic moral knowledge about sexual behavior.
- He contends homosexual conduct conflicts with biological roles and therefore is disordered.
Repugnance As A Moral Alarm
- Horn invokes Leon Kass's 'wisdom of repugnance' to defend disgust as a moral alarm beyond full rational articulation.
- He argues repugnance can point to evils even when a full logical argument is hard to state.
