There’s been a big stir in the news because actor Jim Caviezel said he won’t work with famous actor Robert De Niro. Caviezel, known for playing Jesus in “The Passion of the Christ,” called De Niro “awful” and “ungodly.” This has started a big discussion about whether personal beliefs should affect who you work with in Hollywood.

Caviezel, who is a strong Christian and sticks to his moral values, has been vocal about his religious beliefs. These beliefs are why he’s chosen not to work with Robert De Niro. Although Caviezel didn’t give exact reasons for their disagreement, it seems to be because they have different beliefs. Caviezel likes to work on projects that match his morals, and he sees a difference between how De Niro presents himself and his past actions.

This situation makes us think about how actors deal with their personal beliefs in Hollywood, which is a place where people often work together and where politics can be a big deal. Hollywood has always been about celebrating different ideas and ways of expressing yourself, but now we’re seeing more actors setting limits based on their own values. Caviezel’s choice not to work with De Niro shows that things are changing. People feel like they need to stand up for what they believe in, even if it might hurt their careers.

In the entertainment world, actors’ public statements can either help or hurt their careers. While some people might admire Caviezel for sticking to his beliefs and not working with De Niro, others might worry about how this could affect his future work and how people in the industry see him. Some might be cautious about working with someone who makes such public statements. We don’t know yet how this will affect Caviezel’s career in the long run.

Caviezel’s strong Christian beliefs have always been a big part of how people see him. Playing Jesus in “The Passion of the Christ” made him famous for taking on roles that match his spiritual beliefs. His disagreement with De Niro shows how hard it can be for actors to stay true to themselves in a complicated industry like Hollywood, where things aren’t always clear morally.

This situation with Caviezel and De Niro makes us think about what it means for Hollywood and the entertainment industry overall. It shows that there’s a conflict between personal beliefs and working together on movies. As more actors speak out about what they believe in, Hollywood might change. People might start taking stronger stances on issues that matter to them.

Jim Caviezel’s firm choice not to work with Robert De Niro because of moral reasons has started a talk about how personal beliefs and work mix in Hollywood. This incident shows how tricky it can be to balance your own morals with working together in movies. As Hollywood deals with these issues, Caviezel and De Niro’s clash shows how hard it can be for actors who want to stick to their beliefs while still doing their job.

“I am a woman, just like anybody else on the team,” Lia Thomas, the transgender collegiate swimmer, said in an interview with  Sports Illustrated. Except, no, Lia is not a woman, and Lia is surely not like anybody else on the women’s  swimming team. It is absurd to think otherwise, and such talk must stop. It has gone on long enough.

Lia is not, nor ever will be, a woman. Lia can refer to Lia in any particular way Lia wants. Lia can dress however Lia wants. Lia can identify however Lia wants. But Lia has male genitalia . Lia does not have breasts. Lia cannot bear children or produce eggs. Lia does not have a menstrual cycle. Lia will never go through menopause. These are the biological norms for being a woman. These are facts. This is  science. And, as we all know from the past two years,  science must be trusted.

Lia’s declaration of being a woman, and subsequently having an article published in  Sports Illustrated celebrating it, should raise flags. One cannot authentically change from male to female just by saying so. Embracing such a fantasy will cause irreparable harm to women in the future. It will ultimately result in the loss of opportunities for women in every aspect of society. If a male wishes to self-identify as female, that’s a personal choice. However, his right to embrace a female identity must not infringe on the rights and opportunities of actual females. Real women should not have to suffer so Lia Thomas can identify as one.

“I’m a woman, so I belong on the women’s team,” the swimmer said in the interview. “Trans people deserve that same respect every other athlete gets.” But Lia is not a woman, and Lia’s anatomy and physiology show that. As far as respect is concerned, other athletes do not traditionally compete against opponents who are biologically different. And, as the saying goes, “respect is earned, not given.”

For Lia to describe Lia as “just like anybody else on the team” is delusional. Nobody else on the female  swimming team at the University of Pennsylvania swam on the men’s team for three years. No other female had the bone structure of a male. No other females benefited from a larger percentage of skeletal muscle that post-pubescent male bodies have. None of the other females have the larger hearts that men do (proportionate to body size). And last but certainly not least, none of the other females enjoyed the height advantage Lia Thomas did.

Lia Thomas is a microcosm of the larger problem regarding transgender people in society — a sense of entitlement. Initially, the transgender rights movement sought to achieve equality and acceptance. People fought to not be discriminated against or have their civil rights violated. Yet, those days are gone. It has morphed into a toxic crusade advocating priority and privilege. It encourages acts such as Lia Thomas announcing (and believing) that Lia is a woman — when it is categorically not true.

Furthermore, while Lia seeks respect, Lia has directly benefited from disrespecting Lia’s teammates. They lost the right to fair athletic competition because of Lia. They lost the right to not be exposed to male nudity in their locker room. They lost the right to be crowned champions of certain events because Lia had faster times. It is true that Lia should not be disrespected. However, Lia Thomas must also respect others — especially the women who lost their rights so Lia could shine.

The case of Lia Thomas represents an important cultural issue. Transgender people should not be victims of any form of discrimination, harassment, or violation of their civil rights. At the same time, transgender propaganda must not be allowed to recreate  science or tear down societal norms, but this is exactly what is occurring. Declaring pronouns, creating numerous genders, making up words in the English language, and vilifying anyone who disagrees with such things is not equality or respect. It is societal repression.