Here is a response I received from a friend in Oregon, who also gave me permission to post it:
Dear Johann: Once a "culture" of deceit has been laid down, those involved in the culture tend to hold fast to a style that tolerates and in fact encourages deception. Have you noticed in your long life how this happens?
That's why it's absolutely imperative that in our Christian walk, we stand for the truth, though in the short term it may hurt us personally. In the longer haul, honestly will set a standard that the earnest people, including our children, will try to match or surpass. If we can encourage such behavior, we surely give a wonderful gift to our church and God.
We are all watching and praying that the culture that 3ABN has tolerated and at times encouraged will be replaced by something better and more Christ-like.
E. S.