So when did Christians' beliefs, particularly those of conservative Christians, become politically incorrect? For that matter, when did it become acceptable for those on the left to be tolerant of free speech unless it is speech that they don't like?
I'm speaking specifically about the A&E Network's decision to indefinitely suspend Duck Dynasty star, Phil Robertson after his candid public discussion regarding his firm belief that homosexuality is a sin based on his reading of Scripture.
Let's face it, while A&E has the right to capitulate to the folks on the left, I also have the right to boycott the network. And while this is the latest example of media and pop-culture backlash against those who feel this way, it certainly isn't the only such example.
Just last year, Chick-Fil-A came under attack because it's president stated that marriage should be between a man and a woman in his opinion, based on his religious beliefs. In Minnesota, a Catholic bishop was forced to resign for the same thing. In Colorado, a baker who, for religious reasons, refused to bake wedding cakes for same-sex couples has been ordered by a judge to do just that.
You see, if a position you take, even for religious reasons, is politically incorrect, the wrath of the secular progressives will be upon you, just as we've seen with Robertson. But, with regard to Robertson, why isn't the media providing the full context of what he had to say? He had also said, "we never, ever judge someone on who's going to heaven, hell. That's the Almighty's job. We just love 'em, give 'em the good news about Jesus ..."
The bottom line is if you don't like Robertson, don't watch the show. If you don't agree with a clergyman, don't go to his church. If a baker refuses to bake you a cake, go to one who will. Intolerance is a two-way street. In the meantime, don't bother me. I'll be watching reruns of Duck Dynasty on the DVR. Merry Christmas.
Haven Shoemaker Jr.
Hampstead
