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April 14, 2005
Day of Silence
Al Mohler on the Day of Silence.
I agree with him on all but two points. First, I'm not entirely convinced that the protest originated as a systematic attempt to promulgate a pro-gay agenda. I'm willing to believe that the protest is rooted in pro-gay ideology and a refutation of anti-gay bigotry that has, over time, trickled down into high schools. Mohler refers to the protests in high schools, but he never acknowledges that they are taking place in elementary schools. I am fully aware of attempts, in some areas, to push a pro-gay agenda on children in elementary schools (see "Heather Has Two Mommies"), but when dealing with high school students, let's not use words like "children" to conjur up images of defenseless toddlers. Christians should create an environment in the home and church that prepares junior high and high school students to deal with this sort of thing. If a fifteen year old Christian is defenseless against such arguments, whose fault is it? Here's a hint: it's not the school administrator. Having said that, high school is not the place to bombard students with a message of GLBT revelry. College electives? Maybe, but it has no place in high school cirriculum.
Secondly, and perhaps I'm grasping at straws here, but as Christians we should realize that there are young people who are very, very trouble and confused. The simple truth is that students who would call themselves gay or lesbian are often subjected to bullying and torment. This sort of thing should be refuted on all counts and we should exhibit gentleness and love to all people, though I agree with Mohler that our compassion to the lost should not lead us to accept a pro-gay agenda with open arms.
Posted by Matt at April 14, 2005 11:51 AM
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