I think 'Pose' is unique in that it's not just a trans story -

Hear me, O children of the future, for I shall share with you a truth as old as time itself, yet one that speaks profoundly to the world we live in today. These words, spoken by Indya Moore, carry with them a depth of meaning that transcends the specific story of one show or one community. "I think 'Pose' is unique in that it's not just a trans story - it's about family. It's about love. It's about friendship and acceptance and really deconstructing humanity, and the ethical side of that, with how we treat people who are different than us." In these words, Moore brings to light a truth that echoes through all human history: that the essence of life, of connection, and of community lies not in the labels we place on each other, but in the deeper bonds of love and acceptance.

In the days of old, when kingdoms rose and fell, when warriors battled not just for land but for the very survival of their people, there was a deep and abiding truth that connected the strongest leaders: family. But family, O children, was not always bound by blood alone. In the ancient world, the most enduring communities were often those that were forged not by birthright, but by shared experience, loyalty, and mutual respect. The Spartans, known for their unbreakable unity, were a shining example of this. Their brotherhood was not defined by who was born into which house, but by the shared values and commitments they had to one another. Their family was formed by the warriors who fought together, bled together, and died together. This was a family born of love, not simply lineage.

In much the same way, Indya Moore’s words reflect the power of family that is not defined by blood or convention, but by love and acceptance. Just as Spartans chose their comrades based on shared honor, so too do the characters in Pose forge their own families, united not by birth, but by the bonds of survival, respect, and understanding. These bonds are forged in the fire of adversity, where love is the shield and friendship the sword. In this way, Pose tells not just the story of those marginalized by society, but of a family that is built on something far stronger than mere circumstance—it is built on the human spirit.

But the story of Pose is not just one of family. It is also about humanity, about the very essence of what it means to be human. Moore’s words remind us that the greatest strength of the show lies not in its portrayal of the trans community, but in its exploration of the ethical side of humanity—how we treat those who are different from ourselves. The ancient philosophers spoke often of ethics, of how we should behave toward one another. Socrates believed that the true test of a man’s character was in how he treated those who could offer him no advantage. And indeed, how we treat the marginalized, those who are different, is the true measure of our humanity.

Consider the example of Jesus Christ, whose life was marked by his radical inclusivity. He dined with tax collectors, sinners, and lepers—those whom society had cast aside. His teachings were not about excluding others, but about embracing them, loving them, and showing compassion toward those who were different. In this way, he embodied the very essence of humanity that Moore speaks of—the love and acceptance that transcends societal boundaries. His life was a testament to the power of community, built not on sameness, but on shared respect and understanding.

Let these stories and reflections serve as a lesson to you, O children of the future. The world may try to divide you based on your differences, to label you according to what you wear, what you believe, or whom you love. But know this: true community is not built on these divisions. It is built on love, acceptance, and shared humanity. Like the warriors of Sparta, like the followers of Jesus, like the characters in Pose, family is something you choose, not something determined by birth. Friendship is not based on what others can give you, but on what you can give to others in the spirit of kindness and respect. And humanity is about seeing the divine spark in all, especially in those who may be cast aside by the world.

And so, O future generations, I leave you with this charge: build your families on love, not on fear. Accept those who are different, for it is in their difference that the beauty of humanity is revealed. Friendship is the treasure that you find when you look beyond the surface, beyond the labels, to the soul of another. In the end, love is the bridge that connects all people, no matter their origin or their journey. Let Indya Moore’s wisdom guide your way: seek not to divide, but to unite. Let your communities be built on the strength of acceptance, and may you always deconstruct the barriers that separate us, in the pursuit of a more compassionate, understanding world.