Evils in our culture are "divinities" says the Pope

Pope Benedict's language to the Synod of Bishops from the Middle East may not be as direct as saying we live in a diabolically possessed culture, but that's the fundamental meaning under the words. Addressing the synod on October 11th, the pope focused on a number of societal problems: terrorism in the name of religion, economic exploitation that dehumanizes man, drugs, and the devaluation of marriage. He said, “These are false divinities that must be unmasked, because they are not God.”  Addressing the marriage issue, the pope said, “Today marriage does not count and chastity is no longer a virtue… these ideologies that dominate and that are imposed forcefully are divinities.” He called them "false gods."

Yes, the gods of lust, greed, and anger are raised up by many people who fall down and worship at their feet. The enslaved souls talk about freedom - freedom to choose all things no matter how depraved. But these poor souls are enslaved and work for their masters to enslave others. The demons have been busy in the media and the courts and at the highest levels of government and business where they have many devotees. And they never rest. The assault comes from all sides.

 
The god of lust brought us abortion-on-demand, legalization of sodomy, and is busy advancing the assault on marriage. Freedom to choose is denied to the voters as judges impose worship of the false gods. A federal judge in California ruled last September that the Don't Ask Don't Tell (DADT) policy of the military is unconstitutional and must fall. On Tuesday she issued an injunction forbidding enforcement of the DADT act. The military has 60 days to respond. But the writing is on the wall. The demon of lust must rule everywhere.
 

Can anyone doubt that "gay marriage" is coming in the same way as Griswold v. Connecticut (legalizing contraception), Roe v. Wade (legalizing abortion), and Lawrence v. Texas (legalizing sodomy). Screwtape has many patients under his dominion especially in the federal courts.

 

That's why Christians must be prepared to be martyrs. They will be called fools by those who believe themselves to be wise. They will be mocked and ridiculed by the rich and powerful. They will be cursed and assaulted in front of abortion mills and even in their own businesses when they refuse to kowtow to the god of lust.

 

What's the response? To fight and not grow weary because the victory is our God's. Every man must die and his last battle will determine under whose standard he serves for eternity. Jesus Christ calls on the slaves of the enemy to surrender to Him. He will break their chains and draw them to Himself even in their final moments if they repent.
 
Can anyone doubt that we live in an age chillingly similar to the first century? The response is not despair but faith and hope. And, above all, the culture should know we are Christians by the love we have for one another and for our enemies. "Love God and do what you will," says St. Augustine. And never give up.