Political Correctness, commonly abbreviated PC, is best defined by looking at what it is not: that is, the idea of being politically incorrect. Political Incorrectness is used to refer to language or ideas that may cause offense. We live in a time when everyone goes to great lengths to be politically correct, not to say or do things that will cause offense. Now don’t get me wrong, I see nothing wrong with being conscious of other people’s feelings and I don’t go out of my way to be deliberately offensive. But there has to be a point where you draw the line. And that point is where GOD has spoken on the matter. For example, consider the following topics that are almost taboo to bring up, yet consider what the Bible has to say.
- Homosexuality – Leviticus 18: 22; 20: 13; Romans 1: 27 – The Bible could not be clearer. It is condemned.
- Same Sex Marriage – This really follows the above scriptures. Marriage is clearly defined between a man and a woman. Note what is said of marriage:
- From GOD in Genesis 2:24-25
- From Jesus in Matthew 19:4–6
- From the Holy Spirit through Paul in Eph 5:31
- Marriage Divorce and Remarriage – Matt 19: 9 – To marry a second time is permitted only when the first marriage has been dissolved because of sexual immorality. There are no second exceptions.
- Abortion – Luke 1:44 and 2:12 – The Bible uses the same Greek word (Brethos) to refer to the child in the womb and the child after birth. It is a child in both cases. If it is acceptable to take the life of one then it is acceptable to take the life of the other. See also Exodus 21:22 and Psalm 139.
- Debt – Romans 13:8 states we are to owe no man anything. A study of the verb owe reveals that borrowing is not condemned as long as it is repaid on time. To owe means one has not repaid.
The list could go on.
On some matters we can agree to disagree. There are ideas that we can simply not agree on. But on matters where the Creator has spoken the issue is forever settled.
In light of all that Scripture has to say about issues in our lives, we would do well to consider the consequences of taking the idea of PC to extremes. If, while trying to avoid being offensive to others, I take a stand that puts me in direct conflict with GOD’S word, I have to remember there will be consequences for my actions. Maybe PC should stand for Personal Consequences.