Our culture finds the word “sin” mean-spirited. It is viewed as a politically incorrect term used by Christians to condemn those who choose to live differently. In order to rectify the situation, our culture, in true postmodern fashion, deconstructs language by changing the usage of previously well-established words creating a cloud of confusion that looks like a fluffy lamb in the sky, but is really a wolf of a storm in sheep’s clothing.

Sin occurs when we choose an inappropriate option. The choice and the object of the choice are intimately linked. Postmodernists cunningly separate the two by focusing on the God given right to choose and conveniently ignore the object of the choice (Abortion for example). “Choice” is then elevated to the level of postmodern sacrament. The supreme good in life becomes the ability to choose, regardless of what is chosen. The problem, however, is that all choices have consequences, and bad consequences expose bad choices, which in the end looks an awful lot like “sin.”

Sadly, as we have promoted unhindered choice, we have unleashed a tsunami of consequence poisoning our moral wells and generating an epidemic of cultural dysentery. Our postmodern culture, resisting all efforts to curtail choice, is ironically, left with only one choice, Tolerate. It tells us we must hold our noses as we make our way past the foul smell of society’s overflowing septic system of sin. However, our keen sense of smell, which allows us to appreciate the fragrances of this beautiful world, also functions to warn us when we encounter something rotten, and the stench is becoming overwhelming. We have two choices, we can call it what it is, repent, and seek the only One who can fix it, or we can enter the cultural confession booth and absolve ourselves from being fragrantly challenged.

Mankind: Praise me Father, for I have chosen, but now there is an odor.
Father of Lies: My child, say three, whatever’s, and two, its my truth’s, light a tolerance scented candle, and you will be absolved. Go forth and choose boldly.

What will we choose?