There has been a lot of negativity in the media concerning Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. Frankly, I am getting a bit tired of hearing about it. This is my opinion. I think that our society is pretty hypocritical when it comes to certain issues. If you look at the Duggar family, whether or not you like it, what they are doing seems to work. They are debt-free, built their huge home with their own hands, home-school their children (who appear happy, I might add), they eat well (not on our government), have several lucrative businesses, live by Christian values, and exhibit love (at least in front of the camera). It is obvious that with 19 children, they have a healthy marriage. And, out of 19 children, only one was born with complications and prematurity. I have heard people say that she is too old and that it is hard on her body. It is partly true, but it is her body. When did we start having concern for other people?
People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. Our country promotes abortions. We have sex glorified on the television. Our women dress provocatively on videos and dance very sensually, causes our young girls to model after them. Swinging from poles is popular now. There is an HPV vaccine to prevent the disease, when abstinence is the cure. There are drugs prevelant in our schools. Lots of teenagers have access to alcohol illegally. Profane language is okay on the television, but you can’t say ‘Jesus.’ The list goes on.
So when did we gain the right to judge the lifestyle of the Duggar family. I think we have missed the mark as a society. I think we are crazy for allowing reduced values to be the standard and they are on a steady decline. And while it is awesome for a family to plan out how many children they would like and can afford, it is not wrong when a family decides to trust God. If you have no faith in Him, what do you have? If you are not a believer, would you understand the spiritual things? I say, leave the Duggars alone and let us start working on our own families!
