datestampTuesday, November 24, 2009

The line between good & evil

I saw it Sunday night when, right before the 10 o'clock news, I turned on the TV to watch the last few minutes of the American Music Awards.

Adam Lambert (most recent American Idol runner-up) was "performing".
I use that word loosely.

I caught maybe 3 minutes of the most deviant song I think I've ever heard.
What I witnessed was an affront to life...to anything sacred...
I had the feeling in my heart I was seeing godlessness.
Celebrated.

Adam says he owes no one an apology.
He says it was artistic expression.
Those who defend him have said, "the culture over here is much too prudish and wishy washy. This was one of the most positive things that could have been done on national television."

I have no words for that.

But, I have thought about it for two days and I do feel compelled to share these words:
(The warning)
This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
...

(The promise)
But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and has been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
That the man of God may be perfect.


At the risk of sounding dramatic, there is a war and it is waging.
The world is trying to blur the line between good and evil.

But it has never been more clear.
Never.

(kudos to Good Morning America for cancelling Adam's appearance tomorrow morning.)

11 comments:

Shauna said...

Amen.
You are spot on!

DeAnn said...

It has never been more evident than it is right now that truly there are so many in the world who call "good evil and evil good". Not too dramatic at all.

Krista said...

I have been thinking about this all day. Sickened by it. Worried for my Young Women. Worried for our world. And wondering what to say on my own blog.

And I'll just say this: Amen.

(I also emailed a "thank you" to GMA for canceling his performance. I just wanted them to know there are people out there who appreciate their decision. If anyone else wants to do the same, here's the link to their comment page: http://abcnews.go.com)/Site/page?id=3271346&cat=Good%20Morning%20America

Adam and Bri said...

hear, hear! it was appalling. positively appalling.

and there's nothing dramatic about your last sentiments. you're right on, my friend.

shari berry bo-berry said...

oh laurel, you are SO right.

let us be strong and hold to the rod!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and be a light to others!

Mindika said...

Couldn't agree more!!

Kristie K. said...

Love the link to the Good word. Thanks for the feeling that we aren't alone....

Anonymous said...

In June of 1978, after spending much time in prayer, President Spencer W. Kimball received a revelation from the Lord which announced that all worthy male members of the Church could receive the Priesthood. Not just white men, all men. I think a revelation is in order so the Church will be able to accept that some people love the same sex & should be able to live their lives together.

Marthea said...

I agree Laurel. Man, I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Shameful. We must all fight this crazy war.

JoLynn said...

Thank you for speaking the words I couldn't find for myself. I watched 3 minutes of his performance online the next day (without sound) and knew it was time to turn it off. You have a way with words that express what many of us feel but struggle to say.

rachel said...

Didn't see it.
SURE heard about it.
Lost alot of respect for him.
Dangit.
Great post.