Parents, there’s a popular YouTube children’s content creator who has made waves in the wrong way. Ms. Rachel recently posted a video celebrating Pride month and now she’s stirring the pot further with scripture to defend her pro-LGBTQ statements.
Ms. Rachel is best known for her TikTok channel, “MsRachelforLittles,” catering to babies and toddlers. When she released a celebratory Pride month video to her audience of over 3.5 million followers with a shout-out to families, she insisted, it’s not about seeking views or fame but standing strong in love. She even acknowledged an anticipated backlash, but held her ground.
Now, Ms. Rachel has whipped up a subsequent video where she cites her faith as the reason for her Pride statement. She shared: “I’ve shared prayers and said ‘God bless’ because my faith matters to me. That’s why I love every neighbor.” Then, she referred to Matthew 22, where Jesus emphasizes the importance of loving God and your neighbor as yourself.
Let’s get one thing straight – it’s right to leave final judgment to God, but it doesn’t mean we turn a blind eye to sin. We are called to love our neighbor, but also to help each other walk closely with God. It’s part of our Christian duty to recognize and respond to sin. Living a life as part of the LGBTQ+ community goes against God’s rules regarding sexuality and gender painted clearly in the Scriptures – many clear-minded Christians see this.
Americans have not fallen for her attempt to twist scripture to justify her messages. Stephen Miller from America First Legal sarcastically questioned, “Which part of the Bible says to put children on puberty blockers?” Others pointed out her disinterest in what she said, even accusing her of lying. Several have noted a crucial difference: we are to love the sinner but not the sin itself, a concept seemingly lost on Ms. Rachel.
Many people have started to distance themselves from Ms. Rachel’s content and controversial personality. A remark from a concerned parent perfectly summarises our collective sentiment: “Ms Rachel needs a come to Jesus meeting with some parents.”
So, parents, it’s a wake-up call. Keep a keen eye on the content that is coming across your children’s screens, even from those seeming to promote values that align with the Bible. You may just find subtle influences that seemingly innocent content creators, like Ms. Rachel, are steering your children towards. The internet is a breeding ground for all kinds of ideas, so let’s ensure that our kids digest the right ones.
