As writers/reporters with a biblical worldview, we are constantly faced with ethical decisions on what to do when well-known believers have a moral fall, are caught in fraud, or succumb to any one of a dozen other biblical failures.
The issue this particular week is the announcement by singer Ray Boltz that he is leaving the straight lifestyle, along with his wife and family, to join the gay community.
Lee Grady, editor of Charisma magazine, spoke to the issue of how we should react in his most recent e-newsletter, "Fireinmybones." I agree totally with Lee's position, but still struggle with what we should or shouldn't say, as an editor, publisher, or reporter, about this issue which has significant biblical and moral implications. I would be interested in your opinions as to whether--and how--Ray Boltz should be being discussed in the Christian media.
Here is an excerpt from Lee's newsletter. You can read the entire piece here.
"Ray Boltz’s disappointing decision represents a national trend. Many people today are embracing homosexuality as an appealing alternative. They are listening to teachers, psychiatrists, talk-show hosts, Hollywood celebrities, sympathetic family members and even some mainline Christian ministers who say sexual orientation is totally genetic—and unchangeable.
"These people have bought the lie that says a person who feels same-sex attraction must always be controlled by those desires. Not true! Jesus paid the ultimate price so that we can have freedom from every kind of sinful behavior.
"We don’t have the right to compromise God’s Word, no matter how many people decide to come out of the closet. But let’s remember that the message we are called to proclaim to the world is not “Homosexuality is wrong.” That’s a true statement, but it has no power to change anybody.
"The gospel we must shout from the housetops is that Jesus loves all of us, no matter our condition, and that His forgiveness can heal our brokenness. I pray Ray Boltz will soon discover that truth in a fresh way—and I hope he’ll write many more songs about it."
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