Aug
19
Political Correctness and Christianity: Are They Compatible?
The following is a close approximation of a homily I delivered at the 6PM Mass at Saint Luke the Evangelist Church in Slidell. The scripture readings on which this was based can be found at this link.
Webster’s online defines the term politically correct (PC) as a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities should be eliminated. People often go along with PC ideas because they fear civil, political or social punishment. Political correctness is nothing new.
Recall the Emperor’s New Clothes by Hans Christian Anderson. It seems that two con men, posing as weavers promised to make the emperor the finest suit of clothes ever. The clothes made from the cloth they wove would be invisible to those who were not smart or who were unfit for their jobs.
Webster’s online defines the term politically correct (PC) as a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities should be eliminated. People often go along with PC ideas because they fear civil, political or social punishment. Political correctness is nothing new.
Recall the Emperor’s New Clothes by Hans Christian Anderson. It seems that two con men, posing as weavers promised to make the emperor the finest suit of clothes ever. The clothes made from the cloth they wove would be invisible to those who were not smart or who were unfit for their jobs.
