I do believe we have a responsibility..
Submitted by PlatonicDieci on 2002-12-16 02:28:28, Monday
In reply to A few other things submitted by Drifter on 2002-12-11 06:29:55, Wednesday
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..to the YFs God gives us. Teaching them about the Lord and the world we live in comes with the territory. I personally don't see myself as fit to do either right now, and I take the words in the verse you quoted seriously- I wouldn't be here otherwise. I have another question for you: If you met a boy who was very affectionate, loving, and even sexual with an adult male friend- but who's spiritual relationship with God was strong and vibrant... if you found such a boy whose love for the Lord shown through his eyes and the Lord's blessing was clear in his life-- would you believe that such fruit could honestly be of Satan or sin? If so, how do you respond to Matt. 7:16-7? The issue of parental consent isn't one that I really want to drag into things, because to me it's neither here nor there. I've actually known of loving parents whose view was that if their child wished to be sexual it was their own choice- given different parameters depending on the situation. The real point, as you mention, is that you're not teaching them respect for the law, or established authority. It could be argued that instead you're allowing them to question and think for themselves. You're teaching them that the only person who's ever perfect is the Lord Himself, and showing them as their role model that they have the ability to live a life of freedom under grace and love. Last I checked Jesus was extremely defiant to authority for His time as well, bringing a message that no one following the Law or authority would consider- even to the point of nailing Him to the cross to temporarily silence the Truth. To avoid confusion, again, the stance I take here isn't one I fully advocate. It is my attempt to strengthen my resolve in whatever direction the truth really is. I readily admit I cannot answer for all of the experiences I have- and so it's my hope others can help. I read the page on Pinnick, and I think that while I can relate to certain parts of what he's quoted as saying I can't agree with a good deal as well. He claims that early sexual encounters turned him gay. I've yet to see one YF who's been sexual end up homoerotic in their adult years. If nothing else I've seen the opposite-- the YF gains assurance and self-esteem through their relationship and it gives his heterosexual identity and relationships a good deal of stability. If it were only an issue of theory here I would have no problem letting go, but it's of experiences and my mind's demand to have at least strong basis for faith or belief. Peace and Love, P.D. |
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