When did the moral fiber of American change? When did Christians become cowards and back down from defending their beliefs? I look around and see a country that is constantly deteriorating because it has some how lost its moral character. In a country where Lucy and Ricky used to sleep in two separate beds on TV, we now have shows like Desperate House wives where cheating on spouses and multiple sexual partners is glorified. Marriage is viewed as simply another level of dating that people can exit at will if they are “unhappy.” Many people even get married now for “convenience” or to “try it out.” No wonder the divorce rate is over 50%. Other couples are living together, having children and creating lives together, while refusing to get married. If you really want to spend your life together, why not prove it by making the ultimate commitment? Some people look to marry an “experienced” sexual partner and shun the people that wait for their spouses as if they are the ones that have it wrong. Why aren’t Christians providing alternative viewpoints or at least speaking out more against the views that are contrary to Biblical teachings?

Christians used to be respected for the integrity of thier lifestyle, now they are ridiculed for the same reasons. How can you tell them from others when they are living the same way? Pre-marital sex is just as rampant in the church among Christians as it is among secular cultures. What is really going on? We live in a society where over 80% of teenagers are sexually active. Pre marital sex in the church is statistically just as high as in secualur cultures. Children and teenagers are told to wait by hypocrites that are engaging in the same activity at older ages. Our children are falling by the wayside and in the middle of all of it, TV, music and society is teaching them by example that it is OK. Few people are taking a stand against the liberal views on sex in American society. We live in a society where people are comfortable enough to have sex with someone, but afraid to ask about their sexual history because they do not want to “offend” them. We live in a society where people engage in sexual intercourse before even being in a committed relationship. Did I mention this is the age of HIV?

Sex is taken lightly like it is no big deal, and it is no longer viewed as a bond between couples in love. It has merely become a tool of lust. Christians that have traditional views on sex are often ridiculed. Why isn’t any one speaking out about it? Why are churches scared to take a more aggressive approach to encourage traditional views on sex? Why aren’t TV shows displaying the real consequences and circumstances that come along with sex? A “hook up” is not OK. A one-night stand is not OK. Sex before marriage is not OK. Living together before marriage is not OK. Lack luster views on sex are not OK, not just for moral reasons. We live in the world of HIV. Why are old fashion views on sex unpopular even among Christians…that is not OK!