I am not totally shocked by anything I hear when it comes to sexual deviancy. Why would Jared Fogle, the everyday middle American male who challenged us to lose weight while eating well, be any different. I think this area of sexual perversion has just touched the tip of the iceberg.
- The line between what is now viewed as acceptable and even normative is increasingly moving towards higher and higher levels of sexual deviancy. The line between sexual norms and sexual misconduct are blurry.
- A man down the path of sexual perversion can progress further and further down the line without any thought of where to draw it.
- Surround sexual desire with a newfound sense of power and you have a witches brew waiting to happen. Apparently Mr. Fogle did not think twice to tell others of his obsession.
Our society and culture bring images to our life that are available 24x7. Movies like Fifty Shades of Grey are popularized in the mainstream. Whenever we gaze at images, we imprint them on our brain and they stay there. Then it moves to acting it out. James wrote 2,000 years ago about the progression of sin and in particular sexual sins. "
But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lusts. And when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and when sin has accomplished, it brings forth death. Do not be deceived my beloved brethren" (James 1:14-16).
Outrage is the response of many of us and as it should be. Sexual perversion of this kind is indeed shocking. But when we look at the grand scheme, we should not be surprised in any way.
No comments:
Post a Comment