A major news story today is the apparent suicide of a young Rutgers University freshman. Reportedly, thanks to his roommate, he was broadcast via a webcam having a sexual encounter with another male. This "outing" was unexpected and proved to be devastating. The young man is reported to have jumped off the George Washington Bridge.
My point here is not about 2 single people having sex. Nor is it about "gay" sex. The Bible is clear about both of these topics. My point is about how we treat each other.
Years ago, I attended Rutgers University as an undergraduate. So did several of my friends. My, how things have changed with technology! Yet, the standards for how we should treat each other remain the same:
"So, in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." (NIV) Matthew 7:12
A young man is dead. Two young people face legal charges. The male sexual partner may be "outed" in the coming days. Parents are broken-hearted.
Sometimes, we'd all do well to take a second thought before we act.
Take care,
Sylvia
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