Evil is Good

I am noticing an alarming trend. It is all around. It is not subtle, yet I'm not sure how long I've been aware of it. I guess that maybe is has slowly been working its way into the moral fabric of our nation. Many times it appears to be a misplaced ideal in New England or California, but a few weeks ago it slapped me in the face in a local newspaper.

It was the lead story on the front page. It had a color photo and its print covered about 1/2 of the page. The story was continued on another page. All together almost an entire page was dedicated to the story. The headline read, "I Miss My Buddy." The story was about a boy/family who was missing one of their friends. One of the boy's past teachers had gotten in some trouble and this boy, his two sisters and the family were missing him. The article went on to tell of all the great characteristics and qualities of this man. It was almost heartwarming...except for the fact that it made me want to vomit.

This "wonderful man" is being held in our local jail on multiple counts of having sex with a minor. He has not been convicted, but the case seems fairly open and shut.

My problem is not with the family. I am sure that they are shocked and confused right now. My problem is with the paper...and the rest of society who is doing this awful thing:

Isaiah 5:20: Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness...

My desire to vomit was caused by a newspaper trying to call a child predator a good guy. However this is just a specific example of the broader problem. Not only does our society refuse to call evil evil, we are now starting to call evil good. Sadder yet is our habbit of calling good evil.

Here is what I mean. Think of how homosexuality is being glorified in parades, sitcoms, reality shows, and movies. Think of how fetal stem cell research is portrayed as the magic pill which will cure all diseases (although fetal stem cell research has not provided a single advance while stem cell research has provided many advances). How about Ghost Whisperer and Medium. Oh yeah, and what about the great morals on Desprate Housewives.

While these evil things are being glorified, the Christian who stands up and proclaims truth is being called intollerant, ignorant, and ungodly.

This post is not a "call to arms." It was not written to get you to attack a person who is struggling (we all struggle and sin- that is why Jesus came). I simply hope that you can resolve to stand in your own home, your own thoughts and your conversations to call good good and evil evil.