Web 2.0 is the latest innovation in web technology. But let’s talk about our topic for now which is Adultery 2.0. First let me describe the previous version which is Adultery 1.0. It existed even way before the time of Jesus. People weren’t content with their lives and their family and their spouses and they tend to look for love from somewhere else – often in the places God warns them not to look into. Adulterous men and women existed way beyond past times even in the early days. Why do so many people indulge themselves in adultery? Well, maybe because they found sex outside of marriage to be pleasurable and exciting. Or maybe even because they wanted experienced partners. Or maybe because… And the list goes on and on. People never run out of excuses for the things they know are wrong.
I’ve stumbled upon an article in Time Magazine which is entitled “Adultery 2.0” and I thought, “What the heck is the world coming to?” I thought the magazine would criticize it and flame it down, but instead, it seemingly advertised it.
Its first paragraph reads: “Two-timing politicians, take note: cheating has never been easier.”
In all of my life, I never would have thought I would experience time magazine to encouragingly advertise such things as an adultery social website. It even boasts of the statistics of the site which they say averages 679,000 a month in visits and usage counts.
The article says that the site’s usage shoots up whenever its fathers day or valentines day where fathers, and loved ones feel neglected and they tend to look for love someplace else. And when they (The website and the company that owns it) were criticized for being immoral and feeding upon families and relationships, the CEO of the company says, and this shocked me and made me think for quite a while: “We’re just a platform, no website or 30-second ad is going to convince any-one to cheat. People cheat because their lives aren’t working for them.”
And I thought, he has a point. No one can ever convince you to cheat but yourself. You cheat because you want to. Why? Because you can’t find love in the people whom you thought you could and who has the responsibility to. The love of the world has grown cold as the Bible says and that is coming true even now right before our very eyes. People don’t greet each other in church anymore. They don’t try to get to know new people anymore. People everywhere are minding their own businesses. Even when they see someone who’s in need of immediate help, they wouldn’t care because they would tend to think that there’s always someone else to help that other person or they would think it’s a hassle for them. The world has changed – exactly just as how Jesus predicted it would.
So I urge you, men and women, love the ones whom you have the responsibility to love. Even when no one is telling you or forcing you to, love them or you are going to lose them forever. BECAUSE PRIDE WILL TAKE OVER when the relationship is marred too deeply. Love is not just an emotion, it’s an action and a decision. A decision that is made beforehand. A decision that CANNOT be compromised. Make that decision today so that when the time comes and you are tempted, you can say NO to it. Love is bigger than just an emotion and a feeling.
The love of the world has grown cold, and there are only a few who can still love faithfully. Adultery and premarital sex is increasing everywhere because that is the idea of love today. But it’s love that will not last and will only hurt in the end. It is definitely not love but lust although the world has coated it so nicely that you wouldn’t know the difference unless you face the consequences.
For what it’s worth, when the CEO of this adultery site was asked how he would feel if his wife was using the site, he admits: “I would be devastated.”
Make your decision about loving your spouse today. Adultery is a sin. God would not let it go unpunished.
So if a user decides to setup a website, the website has to be compulsorily hosted on a server. Web 2.0
I see. Thanks for sharing your link =) the little I know about web 2.0 is that it’s the newer version of the web in which the users are the central focus of the websites instead of vice versa.
nice post, interesting but a bit sad when i think about it
hhhmm…it just came to me that adultery isnt just between the marriage realm…it can also be cheating on your boyfriend/girlfriend…wala lang, kasi parang the youth’s mind set of adultery only applies if you married. so yeah, they know its bad. but whoa, your also breaking a commandment.
two thumbs up kuya sean for the blog 🙂
hahahahaha :)) thanks seanpie 😛 2 thumbs up talaga 😀 nakakahands down! 😛 hahahaha 🙂
🙂 thanks!! this is one of your purpose in life…to share your thoughts to people and make them understand clearly..etc.etc. you know wat i mean.
Thank you. Yeah I believe so too, but my thoughts must be comprised of the things of God otherwise, I’d rather not share them =)
I just want to share God and what He’s done and what He’s doing in me to everyone =)
Hi Sean! Woah! I didnt know there were such sites. Amazing, how everything revolves around love. “The love of the world has grown cold.” Simply because, we look for love at the wrong places when the great source is only a prayer away.
Actually,Im not good at giving thoughts about God and love. I feel I’m being subjective. Hehe. What about empathy towards the adulterer? Blah blah. I think, its better to discuss this with you in person. Haha.
Well, I like this line “It is definitely not love but lust although the world has coated it so nicely that you wouldn’t know the difference unless you face the consequences.”
You express yourself well. See you later. 🙂
Hey Giselle! Thanks sooo much for your insights and encouragement!!! =D
Thank you I hope you get something out of my blog posts and yeah I look forward to talking to you and tell you about my beliefs. =)
“People never run out of excuses for the things they know are wrong.”
ayun oh!