President Trump’s Executive Orders: Restoring Normal Sense
The Trump administration made a decisive move in reaffirming a fundamental truth: there are two and only two sexes—male and female. As part of this commitment to biological reality, the administration also barred biological males from competing in women’s and girls’ sports.
Some might call this “common sense.” But in today’s world, we must ask: Is common sense still common? More importantly, is it the right standard?
The Difference Between Common and Normal
Common: Occurring often, shared by many, widespread.
Normal: Conforming to a standard, the usual, expected state or condition.
As something becomes more common, it can then be perceived as “common sense.” However, what we should be striving for is normal sense.
Historical Perspective: Thomas Paine’s Common Sense
Thomas Paine’s 1776 pamphlet Common Sense was instrumental in shaping the American Revolution. It wasn’t merely an appeal to what was common, but a call to establish a new normal: independence and self-governance. In the same way, we must now define a new normal, grounded in reality and truth, rather than shifting societal trends.
Yet, we see blue states vowing to ignore these executive orders. They insist that barring biological males from competing in women’s sports is discriminatory. The question remains: are they upholding common sense, or rejecting normal sense?
Abnormality in Society
To determine normalcy, we must have a standard. The only true standard was set in the Garden of Eden—before sin entered the world. While we live under grace, that original design remains our benchmark.
Does this mean a homosexual or transgender athlete is an abnormal person? No. But their behavior is abnormal. And no matter how widespread or accepted it becomes, it will never align with normal sense.
Let’s be honest—we all engage in abnormal behavior.
If I cheat on my wife, abuse my children, or lie on my taxes—these are sins and, therefore, abnormal.
Even less severe actions, such as being rude, harboring anger, or acting out of lust, are still sins and still abnormal.
Society may portray these behaviors as common, but that doesn’t make them normal.
A prime example: television sitcoms, where relationships thrive on ridicule and humiliation, making dysfunction appear acceptable. Just because something is common doesn’t mean it should be considered normal.
A Loving Standard
To evaluate normalcy, we need a standard—and that standard is God’s design.
The standard is not oppressive; it is for our good, our health, and our benefit.
The standard is not intolerant of people, but it does reject harmful behavior.
If I were cheating on my wife, I would want my friends and family to hold me accountable. A culture that shrugs its shoulders at sin allows destruction to fester. But a culture that upholds normal sense calls people to a higher standard.
Standing Firm
We must not be intimidated by accusations of intolerance, homophobia, or hate.
Truth is not dictated by popular opinion. It is not cruel to uphold a standard—it is the most loving and benevolent thing we can do for humanity.
President Trump’s executive orders were not just acts of policy; they were acts of normal sense. And that is something worth celebrating.
