Yeah, I know – – we already know that, right? But really, how often does it pass as such? All the time I imagine, in the form of magazine, television, movie, and so much more. It’s not like this is new information, but as our culture progresses, the barriers, or boundaries become blurred and the cross over not only becomes more likely, but almost common place.
Coming from the no cal bay area, I grew up with this trend in culture. Perhaps no where else in the world is expressionism pushed as it is in San Francisco. Under the guise of self-expression, the limits have been pushed and even erased. Today in an article out of The Washing Post, the writer discussed the latest push in the form of a group photo in Australia. Gathered in front of the Opera House stood hundreds of naked people, all for the sake of art. Now I try to be open-minded and willing to listen, but when I saw this, it triggered an almost unfortunate response. You see, things like this sadden me. I know that slowly yet steadily, we are pushing back the lines of accepted artistic expression.
Some say, “don’t look then”. I would love to buy into that, but when it daily crosses your path, that’s not really an option, right? That’s one of the reasons we are all here- because things cross our path, we’re human, and sometimes we can’t help but stumble.
So what do you think? Is this just another way to express yourself? Is it right or wrong? Is that the correct question to be asking? Do things as subtle as this encroach on all of us, pushing the boundaries back?Really, what’s a person to do?
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Who is really in control?
Several posters have stated that it is natural to give into desires, or lustings, that since this is the way God has made us, this can’t be helped; shouldn’t be helped. But really- who is in control then? A while back, handing out condoms in school was a hot button issue. That plays into this too. In it, it is saying that students don’t have the ability or will to control themselves, and again, they shouldn’t. Essentially, there are those out there that think we can’t control ourselves. This puts us right there with the rest of creation, and we are much more than that. We are made in God’s image, to have dominion over creation (and when I say dominion, this is down with loving kindness, not through harsh interaction). No where are we supposed to be equal with beasts, and saying that we can’t control our own actions, puts us all on the same playing field as them.
So really, I guess what I am asking is, can we not accept responsibility of our actions and master our actions, thought processes and the like, or should we just give up and indulge, because really, we can’t help ourselves?