Be steadfast

During class this week  we did something super fun. Our teacher assigned us into pairs of two and gave us each an article to read and present to the class. One particular discussion stayed with me and as I walked away that day. Now I apologize in advance that I’m going to take this from a religious point of view however I do not apologize for the things in which I believe to be right. Walking away that day I had mixed emotions about my faith in humanity. Earlier in the week I watched a documentary about the prisoners that were held captive at Abu Ghraib. That really left an impression on me as regards to humanity and just how far people can go doing something so evil. So already I was challenged with that thought.  Distressed, sad and worried I wrestled in my mind with what I as an individual can contribute to help make the world a better place. 

The article that left a lasting impact on me was about Jaime, a 13 year old boy who had never had his first kiss but is currently on the Sex offender Register for viewing pornography. After being exposed to it only at 10 years of age at a friend’s house, he became addicted without his parent’s awareness. As his addiction grew, he became involved with children porn. A simple mistake has potentially ruined this boy’s adulthood. 

Now you may wonder, what does this have to do directly with humanity. At first I thought, well maybe it doesn’t but the more I thought about it the more apparent it is to me that the core of all pornographic problems start with those in the porn industry. Never mind the internet, the magazines that distributes their pictures. I’m talking directly about those involved in the business. Do they not realize it is detrimental, degrading and has no real benefit for the good of the whole human race? It destroys the innocent and corrupts the mind like a plague. I know pornography is no new thing but I truly wonder whether those involved in the business genuinely enjoy what they do. Perhaps my ranting on won’t change anything but I learnt the importance or the role we need to play in our homes, communities and nations. I truly believe that as Christians, we ought to live more vigorously what we believe especially while we're in the midst of extreme immorality. We must be steadfast in always choosing the right because although we may feel no one is watching, someone is and a simple example can touch even change people's behavior. We must never give up on the good cause in which we are engaged in because in the end, good has already and will again triumph over evil.

Again I apologize that this blog is very focussed on this one article and not so much about social media and technology but I believe it will only get worse and for us, the best we can do is continue to do what we’re already doing, live in such a way that others may see us and know exactly what it is that brings true happiness and fulfillment. 

It saddens me that the younger generation are growing up in this digital age where pornography is  so accessible. I am hopeful that if we do our part, the difference we can make, whether great or small can determine the difference between addiction and freedom.