Is Morality An Issue Any Longer?
Posted: Saturday, November 15, 2008
by straight talk
Simply Speaking is morality an issue any longer? After this last election I sat back and looked at all the issues which were discussed and generated an opinion that evidently morality is no longer an issue for Americans. I certainly had to consider if it ever was really an issue? I could go back years and come up with issues that bring this to mind. Want one, ok Watergate.
So, once again, what am I referring to? Well if we really sit down and look at the current economic mess we see very clearly, that those who do look and really understand the causes as greed, pride, exploitation and coveting are and were at the root of the problems we have today. How can that be? Well really without trying to be rude or disrespectful it is. It boiled down to manipulation of the law, taking advantage of people, using people and doing all that was permissible while others blatantly looked the other way and allowed it to take place. I won't rehash it but if you care to look the reasons are written through all of my articles and the articles of many others on this site and in the media. That is those who write in the media that still value morality as it was once defined. One needs to question if those actions, causes, deeds are immoral or acceptable and to be expected and in fact admired? In many cases the indication is lying is ok, conniving is ok as long as it works for me? So breaking the law, working around the law, writing law to allow exploitation is all acceptable. Once again who defines morality?
So jumping back to religious and social issues, many of which have not changes for thousands of years and are still espoused in houses of worship and societies all across this land and others, how do we disallow the old definition of morality so casually? Well the answer is really and I bet it will be confirmed, morality is to be determined by the individual, not society, a church, a religion, a government. Hey not arguing just presenting.
So what we have is a clash of the old verses the new perception. What that says is that any deed by a person is acceptable and not immoral if that person holds the belief that is not immoral.
There is no other way to cut the pie and sums up my opinion that morality is no longer an issue. Right or wrong it does not matter. It sums up even more the age we live in and the signs and symbols I see daily and that many of you see and know of but choose to ignore, accept, or do. That is what it is.
So when we look for solutions, and place our hopes and our very lives in someone's hands, in all we do throughout our life, remember, what you think is not moral is perfectly fine for someone else.
Robert T. Melaccio Sr. 2008 Copyright 2008 Robert Melaccio Sr.
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)hi robert,this was an excellently written article. i think it's time that we rethink a few things, such as same sex marriages. God created these people, of course some choose to "try it out" but if you've ever spoken to someone who is gay, it's pretty apparent that they were created as such, and if that is the case, how dare "man" make decisions about God's children. on one hand, people believe in a loving, caring God, and on the other hand, they ostracize those whom have been ostrasized their whole lives. my kids taught me through a few friends they had and i got a chance to talk to, that they didn't feel it was a choice, and tried for 20 years to fight it, and finally, gave in, and were who God created them to be. it's all about the "sanctity" of sex, and yet, no one bothers to point out rape, or those being so drunk they don't remember the next day who is bed with them. that is disrespectful of the act of making love, but that's never addressed as "against God" why can't we all just learn to accept God's children; black, white, Asian, homosexual, Hispanic, Indian, etc? i guess you got me thinking!thanks for a good article,my best regards,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.Thank you Sue for your comments. The issues we all are dealing with today are very complex. Certainly the issues which speak to religious conviction or belief can be very confrontational. It really does boil down to a societies beliefs. Regardless of what we may think we are not leaning any longer to religious beliefsas a basis for morality but personal as being more appropriate. It is reflective in our schools where sex, homosecuality, abortion is condoned and even taught and in our government and in hwo we casually elect. Yes and accepted by this society as ok even while we profess to belive in God. It is evident we have set our own standards and ignored God. It is really without question 2nd Timothy. Best wishes, RobertPlease log in to respond to this comment.
Robert, a wonderfully framed perspective. Immorality is sin and segments of society have no problem with sin. Persons behaving immorally must answer for themselves and for those who were influenced by them if they were harmed by their immoral acts. There will be accountability. I believe an individual can determine what's morally right for themselves but it can still be sinful according to the Good Book. Personally, I do not feel it would be immoral if I purchased a lottery ticket once a month but I believe it is a sin as I would not be a good steward of His money. I could be wrong but it causes me no harm not to play the lottery. :) Take special care and blessings! Your friend - AvisPlease log in to respond to this comment.Yes Avis a very intelligent perspective and comment. However, we must also consider the impact of what we consider immoral and they who conflict with that view asa significant matter for any society. It is the foundation of who we are and what we will accept, condone and allow. It is the standard that controls immorality. sin, debasement, perversion to grow and once we delegate that responsibility to any one persons opinion, view, perspective, belief then nothing is unreasonable, nothing. Once we cross the line then what is no longer taboo? Yes it amazes me how so many can profess to be believers in God and especially Jesus Christ but choose their own doctrines and beliefs and justify them before man. Avis as I stated to Sue, 2nd Timothy. Yes we cannot be "lukewarm'. It is a sign of the age and the times. With sincere best wishes, RobertPlease log in to respond to this comment.Thank you Robert. Your statement, "we must also consider the impact of what we consider immoral and they who conflict with that view as a significant matter for any society." I truly understand this statement. This is why I do not force what I feel to be moral or immoral on others except for family members (minors especially) but I leave it to their parents. Maybe I am considering this in a localized view instead of global. I believe every Word of the Bible. I want to be salt and light not the world or society. If our lives can help change society's view of what immorality is based on the Bible, then I feel we get a star in our crown. Am I saying what you are? I don't want to say I do not care what society considers immoral or not as that's not true but I don't use society's views as a benchmark. I care enough to want every one to choose Jesus Christ. I agree, we must choose. My best wishes returned - Avis.Please log in to respond to this comment.Avis, yes what you stated is what we are to do and individuals always have a choice. "I do not force what I feel to be moral or immoral on others except for family members (minors especially) but I leave it to their parents". Yet that is not enough. The key is any society shapes those choices, actions, deeds. IT is the rock or foundation that along with teaching, parents, church says this is what we expect from you as a member of society based on what we have taught you. However, and that however, is significant not paltry, society deems what is permissible and acceptable as to how we are to live in society not what we necessarily believe. Yet one would think, what we believe should be reinforced in a society that professes belief, no? So if we profess to be Christians but society deems adultry is acceptable, legal, then the one committing the act under that society is not committing a crime udner the law yet the question of morality does not diminish. It is still sin. If society and any person says it is ok who is to say it is immoral? Only one answer, God. So if we profess a belief in God then we are not believers if we allow it or do it even though legal. Does not any entity, be it personal, business, church, government set the boundaries, laws, policies, standards, rules that one is expected to follow? Without such we have nothing more then individual interpretation and as I say anarchy. So belief becomes shallow if and when the standards you expect to be followed are not. I hope i did not confuse you but helped. In summation yes belief in God, adherence to the standards God expects even when society says otherwise.Please log in to respond to this comment.Robert, no . . . you didn't confuse me. Your points are valid and well-taken. Rest assured, I try to impact society as much as possible with what I consider morality based on the Bible. I cannot accept prayer is not allowed in schools. I cannot accept same sex marriages are considered legal or even up for consideration. I will never accept it and make it known when given a chance including a voting booth. I cannot accept the number of Christians in America would even allow it but we have. I am not sure if beliefs become shallow but I know they become a minority view if and when the standard I expect to be followed is not. I still maintain my beliefs and uphold them by my lifestyle. The way things are, are as you've said. . . end time prophecies being fulfilled. I still don't force my beliefs on anyone. I share them and it's there individual choice as you've said.Please log in to respond to this comment.
Robert, please allow me to add, it is not me or my works that I should boast. Everything I do is because of Christ in me and He is credited for all of it. But for Him, I'd write many people off but I am thankful for His presence . . . His Word abiding in me and I in Him. My best isn't good enough without His grace and mercy. Warmest regards, Avis.Please log in to respond to this comment.
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