22/04/2025
Open Letter: In a Changing World, May the Family Remain Sacred
To parents, spouses, and to all who believe in the sanctity of family,
Times are changing. What was once considered taboo or unacceptable is now often brushed off as "normal." One of these is the growing acceptance of infidelity—where having an affair is sometimes treated as no big deal, where commitment is taken lightly, and where breaking a family apart is dismissed as just another life choice.
Yes, it’s true: society evolves. Culture shifts, perspectives broaden. But some things should remain sacred—and the family is one of them.
Why Does It Matter?
Because when marriages break down and families fall apart, the ones who suffer the most are **the children**. They grow up questioning love, commitment, and stability. They carry the weight of broken trust into their own future relationships. Studies show that children from broken homes often struggle with emotional security, self-worth, and even their own marriages later in life.
The Danger of "Normalizing" What Shouldn’t Be Normal
Just because something becomes common doesn’t make it right. If we treat infidelity, dishonesty, and fractured families as "just the way things are," what are we teaching the next generation? That love disposable? That vows are just words? That family is temporary?
A Plea for Integrity
Change is inevitable, but **not all change is progress. Let’s hold on to what truly matters:
- Loyalty in marriage, because trust is the foundation of love.
- Responsibility- in parenting, because children deserve stability.
- Respect for the sacredness of family, because it shapes the future.
To the younger generation watching:
Love is not just a feeling—it’s a choice, a commitment, a promise. And family is not just an institution—it’s a sanctuary.
May we never confuse "common" with "right." May we never sacrifice what is sacred for what is convenient.
Because some things—like the family—should never be broken.
