I read the article with a sense of unfairness, since I am a Christian. At the same time, some of the opinions expressed are understandable because there are Christian black sheep who spark them off.
Love is associated with lust because they give in to their passions against their conscience. Their actions have perverted the true meaning of love. Premarital sex and adultery permeate even the Christian community because they don't practise their faith. However, it is very unfair to label all Christians as participating in immoral activities, partying and implied pre-marital sex. Our church teachings certainly don't advocate them. Pre-marital sex is a sin and 'indecent partying' aka clubbing is frowned upon. Immorality is definitely against our tradition. Such unproven opinions are unwelcome. The TV personality has a narrow perspective. I really hope she feels compelled to apologise to us.
At the same time, V's Day does not corrupt people. It is the choices made by individuals that give this impression. This day may have its source in Christianity but the story behind it is not filled with debauchery. St. Valentine was a priest who held marriages in secret for soldiers. The emperor had banned marriage for them due to his fear of their reduced level of commitment towards war. Perhaps these critics don't read enough on the origin of the day and thus make such sweeping statements.
I am glad the churches in Malaysia clarified this point and said that it is a secular observance not carried out by churches in the world. Thank you for clearing our name! I hope those critics feel ashamed for making such untrue statements. Then again, will they?
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