LibertyMinute February 5 2014

The Christian existentialist philosopher Soren Kierkegaard once commented that many people will more easily tolerate public displays of inspired oddness than a simple profession of Christian faith.

It over-taxes the word ?oddness? to apply it to the antic display of depravity that occurred during the recent Grammy Awards. The organizers conducted what they called a ?mass wedding? of homosexual couples. The program included a performance by alleged singer Katy Perry that was unabashedly occultic.

The gatekeepers of acceptable opinion saw nothing objectionable about this paroxysm of self-indulgent degeneracy.

A few days after that event, NBA star Kevin Durant was interviewed by ESPN following a record-breaking stretch of twelve consecutive games in which he scored at least 30 points. Asked by reporter Doris Burk what inspires his performance, Durant simply answered: ?God. That?s all I can say. Jesus Christ? It?s all Him.? That reply prompted what appeared to be an awkward chuckle from the reporter, who ended the interview.

Durant is arguably the best player in the game. He is respectful of his opponents, deferential to his fans, and very generous in donating to charity. He is also a Christian believer, which makes him incomprehensibly odd to the cultural elites who shape the public mind.

Let us take back the liberty wherewith Christ has made us free.