Unable to keep up with the dynamic emergence of new forms of deviance, the sexual minority movement has abandoned adding new letters, settling for the acronym LGBT+. In this colorful registry of disorders, homosexuality enjoys the status of an anachronistic fact, while pedophilia, with the help of virtuous human rights defenders, is on the path to becoming a generally accepted sexual disorder.
UNDERSTANDING FOR THE “VICTIM”
An article titled “Complicated Research on Pedophilia,” presented as a “scientific” approach to the topic, sparked a heated public discussion due to its obvious attempt to relativize pedophilia. The research, published by USA Today in January 2022, offers a new approach to the issue of pedophilia, defining it as sexual attraction to children that does not necessarily involve abuse. The authors of the article start from the thesis that there are innate forms of pedophilia, which is why criticism is not entirely justified. All that this category of people needs, the authors state, is space, or an atmosphere of understanding, so they can feel free to seek help on their own. The attempt to portray pedophiles as victims did not resonate well, even with the Western readership. Comments below the article expressed shock and rejection of the imposed ideas. However, this did not shake the conviction of the creators of this twisted agenda that media indoctrination would eventually prove effective. This should also be understood in the context of the interview with a pedophile published by The Independent. Under the title “I Am a Pedophile, Not a Monster,” this conversation is a cunning attempt to stir empathy and the need for “understanding.” Skillfully using the term “impulse control,” the journalist does not highlight the perversion but tries to present pedophilia as something undeserving of condemnation unless abuse occurs. Such articles not only normalize deviant behavior but also send a dangerous social message—that pedophilia is acceptable as long as impulses are not acted upon.
There are countless headlines in Western media where pedophiles are manipulatively placed in the same context as homosexuals once were—through empathy, pity, and even an attempt to stir sympathy, all under the rationale that “they’re not to blame for how they were born.” We’ve seen it all before.
THE IRRESISTIBLE DRAG CULTURE
The central event of this year’s gay parade in Belgrade was the “drag queens.” Claims that they should not be associated with sexuality are contradicted by the fact that the movement emerged within the LGBT community, which insists on the rights of sexual minorities. In public, especially in the West, “drag queens” are entrusted with the task of “domesticating” all forms of perversion, sexual deviance, and gender change through so-called art and performances.
In the West, “drag culture” dominates mainstream media, has its space in reality programs, TV shows, and events dedicated to them. Shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race, the most popular in this genre, have enabled “drag queens” to become stars whose popularity transcends the LGBT+ community and even the borders of the countries where the show is broadcast. To the general public, these promoters of perversion are presented as entertaining, skillful, and witty figures that captivate attention and evoke sympathy.
QUEENS FOR THE YOUNGEST
Under the guise of inclusion, these “queens of darkness” are frequent guests in kindergartens and schools, but even the West has not shown a high degree of tolerance for such experiments that promote transgenderism, homosexuality, and gender change, considering such content problematic for the psychological development of children. Supporters of this view argue that the growing demand for chemical gender change drugs among minors under 15 years old is a warning sign that such promotions must be stopped. Critics emphasize that under the pretext of tolerance and the fight for human rights, a project is being carried out that could potentially have far-reaching consequences for social values and moral standards.
The Raskrinkavanje portal sees it this way: “According to the definition of Britannica, drag has no sexual connotation nor is it a sexual fetish. It is a cultural movement and artistic performance—aside from showcasing the art of transformation, makeup, costuming, and creating an alter ego, its essence is highly subversive. This movement plays with gender roles, norms, and stereotypes to demonstrate that gender and gender expressions are social constructs, that gender is fluid, and that one can move from one identity to another.”
An additional danger arises from claims that this subcultural movement is not only a mechanism for fighting for minority rights but also a cover for dangerous and malicious activities such as pedophilia. Specifically, the introduction of elements like “drag queens” in events intended for children raises justified concerns about the possibility of such performances being used to normalize certain behaviors that society as a whole deems unacceptable.
IT’S ALL ART
“Drag” performances, which, as stated, play with gender roles, can put children in a position where they no longer understand what is natural and what is an expression of a subversive culture. Children are susceptible to influence and easily absorb information without the critical thinking necessary to understand such complex topics. Exposing children to performances where men dress in extravagant women’s costumes and act in roles that border on caricature, all under the pretext of “artistic expression,” can have lasting effects on their development. Instead of learning basic values and building a healthy identity, such performances may confuse them and distort their understanding of normalcy.
Young children are not capable of developing a critical perspective on what they see and experience. When “drag queens” appear before them, especially if those individuals are influential or public figures, as was the case with the star of this year’s gay parade in Serbia—the deputy mayor of Stockholm—children may unconsciously adopt them as role models or symbols of success. Instead of critically evaluating the performance and its message, they instinctively see it as an opportunity for something better, for progress, and for social acceptance.
Many parents in the West are convinced that under the guise of promoting diversity, there is a risk that children might be exposed to ideas and values that blur the line between acceptable and unacceptable adult behavior towards them. They warn that such activities could lead to the gradual normalization of inappropriate relationships between adults and children, which is particularly concerning given the sensitivity and vulnerability of the youngest.
LEARN TO BARK
Although the furry movement originated as a subculture within fans of science fiction and fantasy films and comics, it has evolved over time into something much larger. In our region, this movement remains largely unknown. For those unfamiliar, it is based on an interest in anthropomorphic characters—animals that exhibit human traits, such as the ability to speak, walk on two legs, or display human emotions. As often noted on numerous websites that bring together fans of this culture, members of the furry community enjoy expressing themselves creatively through art, storytelling, or even dressing up as these characters, known as “fursuits.”
At first glance, this subculture appears innocent and endearing, but beneath the surface lie numerous dangerous risks, especially for children. The problem arises when children, who are in a vulnerable developmental stage and still forming their identity, are exposed to content and communities that may distort their understanding of reality and their own identity. This exposure can lead to confusion about identity, an overindulgence in fantasies, and the potential normalization of behaviors inappropriate for their age.
In the West, the furry movement has reached the point where some parents—the same ones who believe their 10-year-old child is mature enough to decide on a gender change—now support their children’s identification with an animal. These parents even ask other parents or teachers to treat their child as a cat or dog. They go so far as to complain about violations of their child’s rights if a veterinarian refuses to treat the child or if a teacher refuses to communicate with a child who meows.
THERE ARE RULES TO THE GAME
In such situations, the same activists who fight for all other liberal values get involved, and anyone who dares to respond with common sense is demonized. What’s interesting about furry communities in the U.S., those that have “advanced” beyond the original idea of sci-fi fans, is that people live as dogs, cats, bears, and only in such ways fulfill sexual fetishes. The two most prominent forms of sexual deviance closely linked to the furry movement are the fursuit fetish and pup play, which, essentially, don’t differ much, at least not in the context of this discussion. Although they attempt to distance themselves from the furry movement, this phenomenon is part of a broader category of sexual fetishes and deviations—or rather, the evolution of these movements.
What makes this entire subculture so frightening is its innocent appearance—it’s all just a game, make-believe, where adults dress as animals and play with children who have no idea they are caught in a psychological trap. Neither the parents nor the children realize it. But if gender is fluid and one can transition from one to another, why wouldn’t it be possible to become a catwoman, a werewolf, or something similar? And are these people to blame for being born that way? Just like gays, then lesbians, transvestites, zoophiles, pedophiles? And did the child truly “born” as gay, or some other sexual deviant, and live their entire life subjected to that? Or was the key influence in their decision the exposure to drag queens, literature, and the normalization of all forms of perversion? Especially when the decision is further influenced by the fact that all these figures, who indirectly or directly indoctrinated them, are successful people in positions of power?
PORN FURRIES
Doesn’t this furry subculture sound eerily similar to “drag queens”? And how can it be explained that the furry community has nothing to do with sexual deviance when on porn sites you can find a plethora of furry subcategories, from animations to porn films featuring people dressed in costumes?
It is interesting to observe the emergence of these communities even within the Russian Federation, where any form of promotion of the LGBT movement and similar liberal ideas is strictly forbidden. However, under the guise of innocence and parental naivety, this movement has become particularly popular among teenagers in Russia.
In Russia, the furry movement has not yet evolved to the same extent as in the West, but the growing interest it sparks among teenagers is becoming worrying. Particularly alarming is the fact that this trend attracts children who are struggling with crises typical of adolescence, using the furry or similar subcultures as a form of self-isolation and escape from reality.
THE DEVIL DOES NOT EXIST
This way of retreating into fantasy and imitating animal behavior can lead to psychological problems, especially in children who already have identity or social issues. Psychologists warn about the risks of this trend, particularly the possibility that children who deeply identify with animals may enter a state akin to therianthropy, where they start to believe they are naturally in an animal state.
Although this all may seem harmless at first glance, the reality is much darker and more complex. The greatest deception, as a famous saying goes, is that the devil has convinced the world he doesn’t exist. This is precisely where the danger of many modern trends and subcultures lies, which, under the guise of inclusion, tolerance, or creativity, may unconsciously influence vulnerable young minds. The times we live in often force us to make compromises, even when it comes to our children, out of fear of isolating them or depriving them of the opportunity to fit into modern society. However, what is modern and popular does not always mean it is good or healthy.
