June 1, 2007
12:01 p.m.
By: Joshuah Ellis
ATTENTION: SOME CONTENT IN THIS ARTICLE MAY BE UNSUITABLE FOR CHILDREN.
I am not going to pretend that I was there. I am not going to pretend that I know the context of all of the following information. Regardless, there were some things said at the recent mandatory assembly held by Boulder High School in Boulder, CO that you should know about. Here a few of the things that guest speaker, Professor Joel Becker of UCLA, said to a group of high school kids.
''I am going to encourage you to have sex and encourage you to use drugs appropriately.''
''I want to encourage you to all have healthy, sexual behavior. Men with men, women and women, whatever combination you would like.''
''It's very natural for young people to experiment with same-sex relationships. When you are 13, 12... one of the most appropriate sexual behaviors would be masturbation.''
''Even today, there are psychiatrists who will do sessions under the influence of ecstasy. If I had some maybe I'd do it with someone, but you know.''
Where does one even start to address the irresponsibility, immorality and just plain stupidity of these comments? In this situation we have this Professor from UCLA tell a group of kids (some as young as 14) that they should go out and do drugs and have sex. I am even putting it mildly as you can see from the above quotes. What is even worse is that Boulder High School plans to have the assembly next year. Administrators have, however, stated that attendance will be optional as if that is the answer to this issue. Before one even begins to address the issue of morality, it is plain to see that the statements of this guy are dangerous.
Hypothetically, let us assume that a particular 15 year-old kid paid close attention to the lecture. Maybe he is unpopular and unsure of himself. This is not hard to conceive as such is the case for many teenagers. He thinks that doing what this guy tells him will make him ''cool'' or accepted. What happens when that kid is reported dead on the 11:00 news after having overdosed on ecstasy? What about your daughters who are being taught that the only way to be accepted is to have sex with as many boys as possible? Some kids do not have a strong parental system at home. Should they be subject to this guy's teachings when he could very well be the most influential person in their lives?
Paul said to ''flee sexual immorality'' for a reason (1 Corinthians 6:18). Not only do studies show the dangers of a life of promiscuity, unprotected sex, fornication and drug use. Paul also specifically addresses the sin of living a homosexual lifestyle and refers it to that which is ''shameful'' (Romans 1:26-27). Statistics show us that these lifestyles do not promote a healthy existence. The immorality that is being taught in public schools is an obvious effort to keeping our kids out of heaven (1 Corinthians 6:9-10).
Folks, some may be able to look at Colorado and say that Boulder is far away. Let us not be so foolish as to think that things like this cannot happen in local schools. Parents are you aware of what your school system is teaching? If you are not aware, FIND OUT! What are you doing to ensure your children will not be sitting ducks for the fiery darts of the wicked one?
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