Duggar vs Dunham

     There are a few instances within our mainstream media culture that can throw the populace for a loop.  In the last couple of weeks those who are fans of “19 Kids and Counting” have been rocked by the news that Josh Duggar at the age of 14, not only molested four of his sisters, but also a daughter of a family friend.  The image of the conservative Christian family who believe in not using birth control and strict courting rules.  In order for those to understand what this may look like let’s look at what this life style may look like with a couple of examples.  For example, Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar believe that birth control is not part of God’s plan for their family.  Michelle became pregnant before having her eldest child, Josh Duggar, yet she and her husband experienced an unfortunate miscarriage believing that because she became pregnant while on birth control.  This is how they came to their belief through the movement called Quiverfull.

            Another example of this family’s culture is their belief on courtship.  Those within other religions or Christian faiths may allow their son or daughters go out and date.  This may happen within a group of friends or the couple will go out on their own.  In the Duggar family the courtship process often takes place with the father’s permission and with chaperones.  For example, Josh and Anna started their courtship with the blessing of their parents and with a set of rules that were strictly followed.  One rule those on outside looking in was Josh and Anna decided to only share their first kiss after they are pronounced man and wife.  This particular culture of this family put the image to the rest of the world was a wholesome Christian family that brought values to the television screen.  This ended when the world learned of Josh Duggar molesting his sisters and the daughter of a family friend.  Instead of ignoring the situation both Anna and Josh Duggar along with his parents Michelle and JimBob Duggar recognized the sin and apologized.  Josh resigned from his position in Washington DC.  Along with the network pulling all future airings of the show and replacing the show with “The Little People”.  It is the reaction of the left that is confusing with comments on social media.  The comments from those who run on the left of the political spectrum are extremely supportive of Lena Dunham, but regarding the Duggar family are calling for their expulsion from TV.  This is the result in punishing the entire family who are feeling the consequences of Josh Duggar’s actions. 

            When Lena Dunham came out with her book detailing her willingness of how she molested her little sister the political spectrum was once again split down the middle.  The liberals see her as the poster woman for the feminist movement.  My favorite word from Chicks of the Right “hosebeast” is how she is described on the right.  Lena Dunham and Josh Duggar both made decisions that have possibly altered the lives of those involved.  Who are we to judge?  What is the difference between the two celebrities?  The first thing that comes to mind is Josh Duggar’s readiness to admit he was wrong and ask forgiveness not only from those he hurt, but from his fan base.  Although, his parents are answering the questions the world may want to ask in regards to the scandal on “The Kelly File” this week he has largely stayed out of sight.  He is ashamed of his actions.  In the case of Lena Dunham she detailed her actions in a book and was relatively proud and brushed it off as being a kid.  She was neither ashamed nor did she care or felt sorry for possible pain that she may have brought her sister.  The progressive left instantly wants an excuse to blame Christianity.  The fact is that both Dunham and Duggar were wrong.  It is Lena Dunham and Josh Duggar who should receive the backlash of their actions.  We have to discern from right and wrong and remember that God does forgive everyone.  Yes, we need to forgive as God has forgiven us, but we do not have to forget.