Maine Becomes Flashpoint in Debate Over Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports: 'It's Basic Biology' скачать в хорошем качестве

Maine Becomes Flashpoint in Debate Over Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports: 'It's Basic Biology'

PORTLAND, Maine – A state that's known for its rugged coastlines and quiet towns is finding itself at the center of a heated national debate over transgender athletes in women's sports. The controversy has ignited fierce discussions about fairness and equality which are now playing out across Maine. For Cassidy Carlisle, a high school senior and varsity athlete, the issue is personal. "It shouldn't be my goal to beat a biological male. But it was and when I didn't, it was super defeating," said Carlisle, who has competed in three sports throughout her high school career. Cassidy's experience began in middle school when she found herself changing in a locker room with a transgender student. The issue followed her into high school, where she faced a transgender athlete in Nordic skiing. That individual had previously outperformed several of her friends in track events. "I believe that God has created spaces for women to flourish, and we need to protect those spaces," she said. Read the full story from CBN Tara Mergener: https://cbn.com/news/us/maine-becomes... Want more news from a Christian Perspective? Choose to support CBN: https://go.cbn.com/ugWBn CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app SUBSCRIBE to the CBN News Channel for more: http://youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline/?s... SUBSCRIBE to the QuickStart Newsletter by visiting quickstart.news SUBSCRIBE to the Quickstart Podcast. New episodes every morning at 7am: cbn.com/cbnnews/quickstart What's coming up next? Have a look at our program guide: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=ht... CBN features 24-hour TV news from a Christian perspective. The CBN News Channel provides independent news programming to an underserved audience to enlighten, entertain and inspire Christians around the world. Comments below do not necessarily reflect the views of CBN. Share this live feed with your friends and family:    / cbnnewsonline   Like us on Facebook:   / cbnnews   Like us on Twitter:   / cbnnews   Follow us on Instagram:   / cbnnews   Contact News Editors: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=ht... Questions about other CBN programs: Visit WatchCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000. Questions about supporting CBN News? Visit JoinCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000 for more information. Questions about Helping the Home Front? Call: 800-700-7000 https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=ht... #breakingnews #politicalnews #christiannews #christian #christianity #church #breakingnews #cbnnews