THE QUEERING--Today, we are seeing a push in our public schools for our kids to be introduced and educated in the area of various sexual lifestyles, and that they be told that these sexual lifestyles are wholesome, good and natural.  Some parents have been very vocal in their opposition to these efforts they say is a bold effort to indoctrinate their children into accepting queerness of every description as being normal.

 In fact, they rightly point out that the LGBTQ acronym highlights a lifestyle that is eerily similar to the sexual fetish list outlined on most porn sites.  Many people are too fearful to come out and make this comparison, because of the repercussion from LGBTQ activist, but it is none the less true.   Not only this, Research has found that the more people view porn, the more accepting they are of LGBTQ sexual conduct of every sort. Today millions of people are secretly and habitually viewing LGBTQ themed porn

Perhaps the greatest impact that the internet has had on our lives is the impact it has had on our concept of human sexuality.   With the advent and rapid advancement of the internet, there has been and still is an exposure to pornographic sights and sounds, on a level that the world has never seen. 

Some have even coined a word, to describe this modern-day situation; it’s called “pornfication”,  which is defined as the prevalence or normalization of sexual themes and explicit sexual imagery in popular or mainstream culture. Our society has been "pornified." It's everywhere. It's open 24/7, and chances are good, judging from research into internet habits, that before or after reading this book, a high percentage of individuals will visit a porn site.  In fact, for some of you, maybe you just did.

In this porn saturated culture, where sexual activity of every description and some that defy description is now viewed with hardly an eyebrow being raised. It’s not hard to see why LGBTQ-ISM along with the emphasizing of the “Q” aspect has garnered so much acceptance and support. As we noted earlier, research has shown that  the more prevalent porn watching becomes, the more accepting by the public at large is of LGBTQ-ISM.  

Thanks to the easy access to the internet via computers and smartphones, today’s younger generation is being taught a version of what sex looks like that is far from what God intended.  Porn Hub reports that they have 81 million viewers a day. The millions of sexual images, sounds, and situations that are being displayed on porn sights, presents sex as being weird,  brutal, uncaring, extreme, and without restraints.   Thus queer sex of every description  is in fashionable and acceptable.

Desensitization is a common and highly ranked symptom of those who are constantly exposed to pornography.  It takes away our ability to be shocked and abhorred at the sight of perverted and lewd behavior. What was once shocking or revolting becomes commonplace entertaining and ordinary. Conscience and constraint are diminished as porn is constantly consumed. 

A moral divide? Some say when a nation begins to change its moral and sexual standards and sanctions unbridled sexual promiscuousness, this normally is an indication of the impending doom of that nation.

Others disagree.  They say the winds of change which are now reshaping our societal and sexual landscape are a positive welcomed breeze.

There is a continuing debate among many within the various churches when it comes to the matter a person’s civil rights verses what should be deemed to be unacceptable moral wrongs.  Some believers say that when it comes to certain issues such as human sexuality, marriage, and family, that we as believers must respect the laws of the land even if we disagree with these laws.

uther believers who say that the holy laws of God supersede the laws of man, and that we must not compromise God’s moral guidelines to suit the carnal dictates of men.   Some say we have lost our moral compass others say we have purposely thrown it away.

The Desensitization Pornography consumption has reached unprecedented heights especially since the shift to mobile streaming, with major platforms recording billions of monthly visits. Research indicates that constantly viewing porn significantly alters one’s sexual attitudes, and willingness to accept sexual flexibility much of which LGBTQ-ISM entails. This is now taking place.

The Experts? The debate now rages as to whether or not one has the civil right to act out sexually any way they see fit, or should there be moral restrictions.   When it comes to understanding the very complex issues of human sexuality many seek guidance from others based on their star power.

The problem in doing this is the fact is overlooked that a person’s star power, financial prowess, athletic abilities, and or musical talents, does not automatically qualify them to be experts on human sexuality. 

The queering of a nation???  Historically, the word "queer" entered the English language in the early 16th century, primarily meaning strange, odd, peculiar, or eccentric. By the 18th and 19th centuries, it also commonly meant suspicious, counterfeit, or feeling unwell. It was not until the late 19th/early 20th century that it was used as a slur for same-sex attraction. 

I still vividly remember when the term Queer was used as a means by which to mock and ridicule those who lived the gay lifestyle. As a result, since Christ radically changed the trajectory of my life I am not comfortable using this terminology. Mainly because though I firmly disagree with the LGBTQ lifestyle I fervently love those who live this lifestyle.  Today there has been a major change in the usage of this word, so much so that many now say that the term is a badge of honor.   

Queer??   In explaining why they encourage young gay people to embrace the term “Queer,  an  organization who goes by the name Minus18, say that their intent in doing so is to create an atmosphere where young gay people feel empowered. 

They explain, “The meaning of ‘queer’ has changed a lot over the past few decades. From its dictionary definition, to being used as a slur, to being reclaimed by some LGBTQIA+ people and to being rejected by others, queer means many different things to many different people.

Finding umbrella terms for a community as diverse as ours isn’t easy (trust us – we know!). Over the last 50 years, we’ve cycled through a great deal of them. The ‘gay community’ became the ‘gay and lesbian community’, then the ‘LGBT community’, and with the addition of the Q to the acronym we became the LGBTQ community. and so on.

The word gay used to mean 'happy' and queer used to mean 'strange' or 'different'. But like all words, its use evolved over time and quickly came to mean something different.    In the 1960s onwards, people used the word queer as a weapon, usually saying it when attacking or trying to humiliate LGBTQIA+ people.

To anyone who’s been called queer as an insult, hearing it used within our community can remind you of those experiences, and that's fair too.  It’s understandable if some object to the word queer.

there's power in reclaiming words-It wasn’t until the 1980s when activists began to reclaim the term “queer”, writing it on their banners and flags when they marched down the street.

Reclaiming language is a powerful tool, the thinking behind it is that you can’t be hurt by words that you use to describe yourself. “https://www.minus18.org.au/articles/what-does-%22queer%22-mean-anyway/

Fashionably queer Once a slur, the term queer has been reclaimed and glamorized by many the LGBTQIA+ community as a symbol of empowerment, defiance, and a rejection of traditional, rigid labels or heteronormative standards. It is often used to describe fluid, non-binary, or unconventional identities.   In fact, it is safe to say that queer in the repackaged sense of the word is now fashionable and acceptable. 

 It's really not all that hard to fathom why this is the case. For some, their favorite entertainer or TV personality is openly gay.  Not only this, but many today love the advice they get on how to decorate their homes, as well as the latest fashion tips, from those who are obviously gay. One person put it this way,  "They give otherwise dull hair radiant highlights and our imperfect decor those fabulous accent pieces." 

Hostile Territory--  The new civil rights movement along with the queering process that is now takingplace is very hostile towaard the guidelines God established thousands of years ago.  There are ever increasing levels of hostility toward the moral standards that many in this nation once embraced. Those who seek to still stand for the right as outlined in the scriptures are now viewed as the enemy.  “14 And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter. 15 Yea, truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the Lord saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment.”  Isaiah 59.

What makes this hostile rejection of all things godly so profoundly noticeable is due to the fact that there was a time when many in our society showed  a basic respect for God’s most basic guidelines.   These are the guidelines that were in place long before the Ten Commandments.  In fact, these guidelines were in place during the days of Noah and Lot. Paul tells us that the people of these two-time frames were acutely aware of these guidelines, yet in spite of this knowledge and awareness they, with great hostility, totally rejected these guidelines and the one true God that established them.   As Paul explains:

19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools.  Rom 1.  Let’s consider what they knew.

1. CREATION: They were aware of the fact that God was the Creator of all things and that they were accountable to Him. Gen. 1:1. 2. 

2. MALE-FEMALE ASSIGNED ROLES: They understood that God had assigned them different roles in which to function, which were to complement each other. Gen. 1:27.

3. MARRIAGE IS HONORABLE:  They understood that marriage was the honorable way to sexually interact with each other:  And that it was to be a union, which generated both love and respect.  “Gen. 2:21, 22, 24.

4. MAINTENANCE OF THE FAMILY: They understood that they were to be fruitful and multiply and function under the auspices of a family unity. Gen. 1:28.

5. MAN’S LEADERSHIP ROLE: By virtue of God creating the man first, and appointed him as head,  (not tyrant); they understood that the man was to take the leadership role in being the protector and head of the family. Gen. 3:16.

6.  NO VIOLENCE, MISTREATMENT, OR ABUSE:  God placed a high value on human life.  The offspring of Adam and Eve knew they were to view each other as brothers, whereupon abuse, violence, and murder were forbidden. Gen. 4:9-11.   Today’s younger generation of believers now find themselves being mocked and ridiculed for standing on these  godly guidelines.