A Distorted Vision 

   “At present we see indistinctly, as in a mirror, but then face to face.  At present I know partially, then I shall know fully, as I am fully known. (1 Cor 13: 12) 

   St. Paul says we see indistinctly and he is right.  We think we see clearly, and sometimes we may.  But often what we think we see perfectly is a distorted view, not a true image.

   Changes in society and in our culture give us a very skewed image of right and wrong.  The norms of society change but good and evil does not.  So called “no fault” divorce is a perfect example of a wrong that has become a norm and even seen as a good.

   Marriage can be difficult at times, but we must not cast it away on a whim.  We must make every effort to remain true to our marriage vows.  I recognize that in some cases there are few alternatives to divorce; no one should be forced to endure physical or mental abuse.  But to abandon the commitment of marriage simply because one or the other becomes bored, or “no longer loves” the other is wrong.

   According to a July 2022 Pew Research report 62% of Americans support abortion in all or most cases.  Over half of our population believe that the horror of murdering babies in the womb is an acceptable, even a good, thing for society.  The taking of an innocent life is never acceptable in a civilized society.

   Our vision is distorted by our sinfulness and pride.  In many ways we do not see clearly what is right and what is wrong.  Society has taken on the responsibility of defining right and wrong for us, but that is a responsibility that belongs to God alone.  Only God defines good and evil; not society, not those driven by political idealism, but the truth of God.