Today’s relativistic, anti-religious culture is obliterating the moral fiber of many young adults and, ironically, those under its sway hold to its doctrines with religious zeal. During a recent discussion with a friend, the subject of homosexuality came up. I stated, in accordance with the teachings of the Church, that the inclination is disordered in and of itself (though not necessarily sinful), and that engaging in homosexual acts is definitely sinful. She then proceeded to ask me why I thought this way. I replied that man is obviously “made” for woman, and woman for man: “It’s only natural,” I said. Visibly appalled, she asked me, “How can we know what’s natural?” I must admit, I had no rebuttal.
I felt that the answer, being glaringly obvious, did not necessitate a harrowing discourse on the tenets of natural law. Unfortunately, our culture has become relativistic to the degree that any strongly held moral belief is categorically counter-cultural. More than this, in its quest to be “tolerant,” our culture finds nearly every action acceptable—as long as people are “being themselves.”
