Nowadays, it's very common to see shows mocking the Christian faith. But while Christians might feel offended by such decadent entertainment, world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham says there is nothing people can really do about it but leave it to God.
"Programs that mock people who take Christ seriously or even directly attack their beliefs certainly seem to be more common today than they once were. Perhaps we're already living in the final days of which the Bible speaks: 'In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires' (Jude 18)," he writes for The Kansas City Star.
Graham acknowledges that he is no lawyer, but he says the people behind these programmes have the same constitutional right to free speech as Christians, so they should not be kept from expressing their beliefs.
"I also know that some people today would seek to limit or even take away our freedom of speech or freedom of religion, and I believe we should do everything we can to resist these pressures," he says. "If we don't, we could become like the rebellious people of ancient Israel: 'They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that not one of them turns from their wickedness' (Jeremiah 23:14)."
Graham explains that Christians are not "powerless" to combat secularism and materialsm because God is on their side, and God will always be stronger than all of the forces of evil combined. So instead of feeling upset or worried about the constant growth of disgusting entertainment being produced by Hollywood, Christians should just turn to prayer and ask God for spiritual revival.
"In addition, let your voice be heard. Write your television station if a program offends you and write also to companies that advertise on such programs. You may be surprised at their positive reaction," he says.
