Christian Morality in Western Societies.
Ever since I was a little girl I've longed for only one thing, and that was to be free. My
ultimate goal in life was to get away from my parents. If only I could get away from my parents
I'd be free. Well, after 24 years of torture (I felt), I moved out of my parents house and
vindication was mine. I remember thinking to myself that I could finally be "happy." I
immediately befriended several "cool" people, which led to my frequenting numerous night
clubs, parties, and social gatherings in the city of Detroit. It didn't matter the place, if people were there, so was I. After being "out there" for about two years or so, I started to notice
something strange. Although all of my friends and I were having major fun all the time, we
were all still quite miserable in our lives. One friend had problems in her marriage, another
couldn't find the "right" job, and another had health issues. My problem - although I was now
away from my parents, I was still seeking "freedom." This search continued for many years until
I found Christ.
There are at least two general factors which limit or define freedom. One we might call
the "rules of the game" and the other is "our nature." For example, a gymnast is able to pull off
the perfect standing back tuck (flip) because he knows the "rules of the game." In other words,
he knows the correct stance and form he should maintain to do so. He knows the exact position
his feet should be in, and just how straight his back should be when he stands. He might want
the "freedom" to relax immediately out of the flip, but he would never win a medal or trophy
that...
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