Boy, that escalated quickly.
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It all started with a noble gesture: Coopers deciding to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Bible Society in Australia by producing a limited edition light beer. And then there was a video, of two men discussing same sex marriage. And then it all went downhill from there. Maybe it really is true that alcohol plus sex will lead to all sorts of regrets later.
But seriously, is it even possible to hold to orthodox Christian ideals anymore without censure? It is no secret that Bible believers hold particular (and peculiar) values. Many of these values are not and have never been popular ones.
People from various cultures and nationalities have opposed some of them. Throughout history, various countries have banned the Bible and this is still true in some parts of the world today. One almost wonders if it is possible to hold to the values from the Good Book and still be considered a “good person”.
Take for example, a programme on television about couples wanting to get married, but facing opposition, either from family or friends. It is riveting stuff. One half of a gay couple wants his Jehovah’s Witness mother to attend their wedding. She says she can’t because it goes against her beliefs. We’re not sure if the programme directors/ editors have a particular axe to grind, but the JW mother comes across as quite cold and hard hearted. Why can’t religious people just let love win? Why can’t these two fabulous people declare their love for one another with mum’s blessing? Does this all just boil down to a choice between faith or family?
Followers of Jesus are commanded to love God more than anything else (Matthew 22:37). This of course will influence all the choices Christians make. It makes for great entertainment, forcing someone to choose between their faith and their family, but we wonder if this promotes a false dichotomy: that some people can only love their deity or their family, but not both.