Normalizing Sin

Episode 65 - Normalizing Sin

Over the last ten years, our cultural conscience has arguably shifted significantly on the issue of homosexuality.  Even apart from things like increasingly frequent and favorable depictions in film and media, there have been also major legal victories such as Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) and the recent "Respect for Marriage Act" (2022).  These rapid shifts amount to a normalization of sin, the implications of which promise serious conflict for Christians, even conflict in our personal lives.

Chad shines the spotlight on the dark corners of this oft-ignored issue, as Ben keeps watch for the common pitfalls in a delicate conversation.  The two tread lightly into this minefield trying to determine the best way forward in the given circumstances.  How might this normalization of sin find its way to your doorstep, and what would you do to deal with it?  What are some of the nuances and misunderstandings of the Christian teaching on homosexuality?  Finally, how exactly would compromising the truth on this issue impact society at large, and how might you hold to that truth in a loving way?

SHOW NOTES:

Video referenced from CatholicVote:  Remember? - YouTube

Respect for Marriage Act:  Dem-Controlled Senate Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill; 12 Republicans Support | The Daily Wire

Catechism of Catholic Church reference (CCC 2357):  Catechism of the Catholic Church (usccb.org)

Matt Walsh on Joe Rogan (same sex "marriage" debate):  #1895 - Matt Walsh - The Joe Rogan Experience | Podcast on Spotify

Good review of Walsh's performance on Rogan:  #685 Reviewing Joe Rogan and Matt Walsh on Gay “Marriage” - Trent Horn - Counsel of Trent | Podcast on Spotify

Buy this book for your reference, parents (Challenge):  Made This Way | How to Prepare Kids to Face Today's Tough Moral Issues (madethiswaybook.com)