Over the weekend, I had a thought that brought me both hope and sadness. My thought: just because something is legal does not make it right. This isn't a new concept, but we would do well to remember it.
Many people are falling prey to believing that if they can get something legalized it will become right. In some cases, I feel people are trying to find justification for something they know is wrong. In other cases, I believe people truly think that what they want is right. But either way, there is truth that will remain truth regardless of the legalization status in "the world of men."
For example, same-sex marriage. If it is legalized (and it has been in a few states), it does not change the fact that God forbids it and has since the beginning of man. Let us not forget Sodom and Gomorrah. The "truth" is that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God. Peace comes through following truth.
Another example is abortion. I believe this will become a very significant issue in the near future. Many states have legalized abortion. There are more deaths caused by abortion than by WWI and WWII combined ANNUALLY. 40 million a year. (Referenced in the article linked below.)Is this right? Absolutely not.
Each fetus is a potential child. By aborting it, we are taking away its right to life. Some pro-choice advocates shout that it is the woman's body, she can do with it as she desires. This is not true for a few reasons. But the one most relevant here is that once she has brought another life into the picture there are two bodies involved, two lives influenced. She is silencing one life for her own convenience.
There is an article written by Russell M. Nelson, a physician and cardiothoracic surgeon titled, "Abortion: An Assault on the Defenseless." Here's a link to it: http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f318118dd536c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=d11d88c617b9c110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1
Read it. We cannot allow ourselves to be blinded by the craftiness of men or by our own ignorance.
I add that I am grateful there is truth to be found in this confusing world, and that God is anxious and willing to help us if we will ask and listen.
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Thank you for this entry. You have made a very important point. Some people believe that "truth" is relative, that there is no "absolute truth." I believe that the very definition of the word "truth" makes that belief absurd.
It is strange how a vast majority of Americans believe in God and truth, yet those of us in this majority too often accept the fallacious idea that it is wrong to take these beliefs or this truth into account when considering public policy.
Very true. We need to be careful to reject false ideas and embrace those that are true and good.
When will your next posting come out?
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