Really? If a Christian stands in the public forum to denounce the decadence and seeks its cessation for the benefit of the society he inhabits, he will be ridiculed whether he mentions Christ as his motivation and or if he doesn’t. Secular culture at its core is hostile to all moral law whether it was propagated by Stoics, Jews, Christians, Muslims or moral philosophers. At the core of moral law is a concern and respect for the dignity of the individual despite societal pressures,desires and whims. A culture that that seeks pleasure for pleasure’s sake infringes on individuals whether they be children, women,the weak or the less fortunate. The Christian dictum to “love thy neighbor” is an adage to show respect and be charitable. Anyone who objects to the destructive effects of decadence, will be disparaged by the secular majority. It has always been as such.
Yes, REALLY.
A proud shell of Christianity does nobody good, except by accident.
Secular folks are very KEEN to notice any opposition that is based on pride. They are KEEN because their OWN game is also based on pride!
No, this is to go down the supremely wrong road. And just because the historical church did it doesn’t make it Jesus’ desirous will, only His permissive will.
Good observations.