Navigating a Culture of "Pride" as a Christian
June has been known as Pride Month ever since President Bill Clinton announced it back in 1999, and it has gained more and more steam since, particularly in the last 5 years. It has made its way into small towns, into schools, and into the faith community as well. In many ways it has become the loudest voice of the culture we live in, especially in the month of June. It is a topic all over social media, the film industry, and media itself. The agenda to normalize issues such as homosexuality and gender identity is pervasive. You can hardly watch a series on main stream television, much less cable tv, without being confronted with these issues. Some of the most prominent influences and influencers are now targeting children as their primary audience. All of this has quickly shaped our culture, and anyone who thinks that the bombardment of these influences do not really have an effect on people, I would challenge them to learn about marketing. The developments in the past 10 yea