It's about ME

Over the past months we have seen a host of women and in some cases men out sexual predators in the entertainment industry. There have been stories about producers actors and now sports medicos who have crossed lines that should have never been crossed. There is no excuse for sexual harassment or sexual assault. Whether you are a film star or the local pizza delivery man, working on a road or a supermarket check out; you need and you deserve a safe work place. Women especially need to be safe at work, at recreation and even walking down the street. Sexual misconduct needs to be given more than a slap on the wrist. Offenders need to be punished so that they learn that it is unacceptable to behave in these ways. Some victims have to live with life long consequences perpetrators need to cop penalties that reflect the seriousness of the crime.

So we have educated people with messages of entitlement, we have told them that it is OK for them to focus on them and to build a world view that empowers them to put their desires in front of the desires or even rights of others. Bzzzzzt - thank you for playing

So how did we get here? How did we get to the place where rich and powerful men feel entitled to force themselves on women and young boys without fear of repercussions?

I think the answer lies in the cultural nuances we have embraced over the past few decades. Here are a few.

It's all about you.
You are the most important person in the world. 
You deserve it. 
Live for the minute. 
If it feels good, do it!
Strike while the iron is hot!


We live in a world that has other people living it and those people's right to safety and protection from danger. Our personal desires and fantasies do not override another person's right to live without suffering physical, psychological, or spiritual abuse at the hands of selfish others.

Jesus we are to love our neighbor as ourselves. This is the basis of respect. In 2018 it is time for lay some new nuances in our culture - ones that say I got your back, your safety is my priority, you deserve to live in a more secure world.