The Musings Of The Consensus

 In my last post, I address how a Christian on a personal basis can decide, from a moral standpoint, what media would be considered detrimental to their moral health. However, when you are someone with moral responsibility for others, the rules change somewhat. For starters, parents and legal guardians have both legal and moral authority over minors. They can and should use that power wisely to decide if their child until they reach the lawful age of majority, is fit to consume certain media. In my own life, I was just shy of the age of majority when it came time to play Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. I remember the Walmart I wanted to purchase it from requiring my parents' assent before I was allowed to get it. They assented, thankfully, because they knew I was mature enough to handle the themes. Of course, parents, in this case, have veto power, and they should exercise it accordingly if they do not believe their children are mature enough to handle certain media. The same rule...

 A common canard among atheists is that Christians are uptight, cannot have fun, are terrified of nigh all things that can lead them astray, and live like monks afraid of all outside influence. As a Christian, I can safely say this above canard is hogwash, but to a point they aren't entirely off. I find a lot of Christians have a huge fear that cannot look at certain things or even entertain the thought of looking at them without being led astray. First off, let me just say I admire such willingness to not be led astray. You who are wary of this follow the admonition of 1 Peter 5:8 well: 8  Be  [ a ] sober, be  [ b ] vigilant;  [ c ] because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. That said, let me break something to my more paranoid Christian brethren. The only one who can break your faith in God is YOU. You can be tempted by so many things you see, hear, and experience to take that fateful step, but the only one wh...