September 24, 2025
Are there things that shouldn’t be said?
Some would argue that freedom of speech should be absolute. In the sphere of law, I tend to agree. Speech short of inciting violence or endangering people through falsehood should not be prosecuted in the courts.
Nevertheless, there are things I should not say. I shouldn’t share the numbers and passwords that access my bank account. I shouldn’t share my anger with someone unless I’ve made an earnest attempt to resolve it with them first, especially if I value the relationship. Basically, if I can anticipate consequences to my words that I don’t wish to suffer, those are good things to keep silent.
Then there are the ideas that aren’t worth sharing.
There are plenty of them. They range from the personal (“I am always right”) to the social (“My race is better than other races”). Such ideas are simply false in a world that doesn’t need any more lies. When these words become actions, people suffer. Sometimes they die.
I don’t think the people who believe such things should be silenced. But they shouldn’t be encouraged. They shouldn’t be rewarded. They should be opposed. Their ideas should be rejected. Their ideals should be repudiated.
There are things people shouldn’t say because they are harmful lies. There are things that just aren’t worth listening to.
Don’t listen.
In peace,
Pastor Eric
