Thursday of the
Second Week of Easter
(Acts 5:27-33; John 3:31-36)
Political correctness requires that everyone accepts “homosexual
marriage.” Proponents of the issue claim
that it will facilitate social inclusion for a group which has been ostracized or
belittled throughout history. They pass
over the reality that “homosexual marriage” distorts the perennial
understanding of the term marriage
and will likely result in a number of negative consequences. Among these are the devaluation of the
institution of marriage, the reduction of births and resultant diminution of
culture, and manifold social pathologies.
In the first reading today the apostles are admonished for refusing to
conform to a similar demand of political correctness.
Jewish leadership would not mind the disciples of Jesus praying to their Lord silently. What bothers
them is the open proclamation of Jesus’ name because they executed him. Intimidating them has not succeeded. Now,
according to the text, the Jewish leaders want to kill the disciples. As we will hear tomorrow, a wise man in their
midst will convince the leaders not to act rashly.
Followers of Christ need to develop a sensor for
political correctness. We should be wary
of those who would forsake the truth out of a desire for power. But we should also remember that following Christ
we speak the truth in love. Proponents
of causes such as “homosexual marriage” often are well-intentioned and
possessive of wisdom. To benefit all
concerned we must engage them in intelligent and respectful dialogue.
