Freedom is a complex thing; one freedom invariably affects another freedom. For example, if you want the freedom to live longer, you may need to limit the freedom to eat whatever you want. This is also clearly seen in South Africa. Freedoms were granted to a particular group because freedom was restricted to another group. While I'm sure the majority of us are glad that past injustices have been and are being corrected, not all new found freedoms are necessarily good ones. As a Christian, I have an absolute worldview, with clearly stated morality. It is the same morality that is inscribed in the conscience of humanity. However, my goal in this article is not to say whether the issues I raise are moral or not; but rather to make an observation on the complexity of freedom. Black South Africans are aware of a certain erosion of their culture that is occurring as a result of Westernization. Many are desperately trying to rediscover and remain true to their indigenous heritage and culture. This is where I come in as a white South African, because I am interested in how my culture has been shaped and changed throughout history. So today I would like to examine the effect of the so-called “gay agenda” on Western culture and, from this perspective, predict what might happen to African culture. As we begin to examine this effect on Western culture, consider the following observation: “Human friendships in the 19th century were marked by intense bonding and filled with deep-seated feeling and sentimentality. In many cases, friendships between men had a similar intensity to romantic relationships between men and women. Essentially, it was a continuation of the heroic friendship of the ancient world, coupled... middle of paper ......homophobes that they are accepted by God because of Jesus alone, not because of their morality. appear or how far they distance themselves from sinners. A freedom that shows sexual liberals that giving in to “natural” impulses is not the way to truly feel liberated and alive. On the contrary, I hope that you will open your mind to the consideration of Jesus Christ. Maybe you think you have in the past, but I assure you that if you don't find a perfect match between truth and freedom in Christ, you haven't dove deep enough. 24/the-history-and-nature-of-man-friendships/ accessed: 2013-11-26.IBIDhttp://www.charismamag.com/blogs/fire-in-my-bones/4698-meaningful-male- friendship-in-a-disconnected-age, accessed: 2013-11-26 http://www.thoughtleader.co.za/readerblog/2013/11/26/why-did-men-stop-holding-hands/, consulted 2013-11-27