Now that we are into the Christmas season, several observations
cross my mind as another year draws to a close.
Political correctness continues to run amok. Traditional seasonal carols are the latest
targets. Some radio stations stopped
playing Baby, it’s cold outside due to words that could suggest a
possible sexual assault taking place. By
that standard, about a million other popular songs should also be removed. The 1964 movie Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer
has been mentioned as a story that could encourage bullying. Some have
suggested, perhaps in jest, that White Christmas is racist. The point is that we are all getting
soft. In a Godless society, the lines
between right and wrong get fuzzy, and common sense takes a backseat.
Actor-comedian Kevin Hart just lost a job hosting the Academy
Awards because of his comments about homosexuality. Hart is quoted as saying, “One of my biggest
fears is my son growing up and being gay. That’s a fear. Keep in mind, I’m not
homophobic, I have nothing against gay people, be happy. Do what you want to
do. But me, being a heterosexual male, if I can prevent my son from being gay,
I will.”
Do you see the problem with that statement in this political
correctness climate? Hart implies that
homosexuality is a defect. Today, we are
required to believe homosexual behavior is perfectly normal, less we be
ostracized as haters. And that leads me
to another question. We are now hearing
of genetically modified babies being a possibility. Suppose a defective genetic cause for
homosexuality was discovered and could be corrected in pre-borns. How would today’s homosexuality advocates
view this procedure? Would they oppose
it as an affront to the normality of their orientation? I wonder.
People who are confident in their personal beliefs are not easily
offended by the opinions of others.
Those who demand retribution every time someone makes a disagreeable
remark they find offensive may be looking for affirmation to offset their own
insecurity. Sometimes we need to consider
the source and move on.
I don’t want to end the year complaining about the state of our
society. We have much for which to be
grateful. The fact that petty
differences are so prevalent in our daily interaction means we are generally
free from more serious issues to worry about.
Among us are many individuals bearing heavy burdens every day. Some are experiencing their first Christmas
after suffering the tragic loss of loved ones.
Others know this will likely be their final Christmas. Many with no outward appearing maladies
suffer excruciating mental anguish on a daily basis from severe anxiety and
mental illness. While many of are
enjoying the Christmas season, this can be a very difficult time for others.
Let us all be on the lookout for those in special need of our friendship and
understanding. May 2019 be a time when
we grow in love.
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