Differences

Looking back over the last hundred years or so many cultural norms have changed. Not too long ago marrying outside the faith was traumatic for some families. The same was true for ethnicity. Remember the movie about the Greek Wedding. In time things progressed to interracial marriage and gay marriage. As these changes take place some people are more willing to accept the new ways than others. This is understandable as humans are that way. One area of concern is how people judge one another based on how far along they are in adjusting to the new ways. Often times people who view themselves as the more tolerant begin to feel morally superior. Sometimes a White couple can accept their daughter marrying a Black man without any reservation. Sometimes a straight couple can accept their son marrying another man without much concern. Other couples will have great difficulty in adjusting to these new circumstances. In many cases there are people willing to adjust without a full commitment but their love for their children allows them to except the change. In their hearts there is a small voice saying, I wish things were different. It is probably wise not to pass judgement too quickly. One way that some use to allay the stress with these types of circumstances is to follow the rule, hate the sin but love the sinner.