Truth does not bow to convenience

The Christian worldview does not treat human existence as an arbitrary construction, wholly subject to the preferences of each generation. The Bible presents a creational order and recognizes that dignity, identity, family and human responsibility must be understood before God.

“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.”

Genesis 1:27 — Almeida Revista e Corrigida (ARC)

In light of this foundation, the Christian is called to critically examine ideas and practices that, in his understanding, contradict the creational order or weaken essential responsibilities. Issues such as the deliberate confusion of sexual references, the adultization of children, child parentification and the infantilization of adults deserve discernment and careful analysis. They are distinct phenomena; they must not be confused with one another nor treated as if they always had the same origin or consequence. Still, when they compromise the protection of childhood, maturity, family responsibility or human dignity, they cannot be dismissed as irrelevant matters.

The defense of biblical principles, however, does not authorize despising people. The Christian must uphold his convictions without humiliating, dehumanizing or turning disagreements into license for hostility. The truth must be defended with firmness and with the character of Christ.