[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

Perhaps in the 1700's the problem was being too rigid. In the 21st Century, the overwhelming problem is being too soft, too weak and non-commital. Live and let live. Whatever works for you. If it feels good, do it. I want you to be happy. Even those of us who solidly believe the right thing in our hearts, most of the time can't share it with the people in our lives. We are weak. That's the problem of today. It's not judgmentalism. Notice how little people say and compare that with the marriage amendment votes. Everyone has been intimidated into silence. What happens is, the lost stay lost and the weak get weaker. That's the reality. Everyone is supplying the right answer to the wrong problem, and our lack of clarity and fear of speaking the truth has become a cancer that's spreading fast.

Then you have those who want to speak some truth, but they want to corrupt the innocent in the process. They want to provide group therapy in our public schools. That's no answer either. Stop gasping at, "that's gross," and start being thankful that at least a few people still recognize that in fact, the behavior is gross. It's not bullying. It's the truth. There's more truth, but that's a start.

[Annie5622]

In a public discussion, the person talking about sex on a Saturday night is the norm. The person talking about church on Sunday morning is a freak. The Christians in this country that are trying to return it to a more moral path are demonized, while the others are held up to the status of 'victims' of society. It's true - we are weak as far as speaking out. However, some of us that believe there is a kinder way of getting that truth out, are also demonized. Look at some of the responses I've had on this thread. Either I act out my beliefs as they think I should, or I'm tagged a non-believer and rejectionist of Christianity. Sometimes I'm not proud to be thought of as part of that group of 'Christians'. Maybe that's what has scared some people into not speaking out.