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ESSENCE OF MORALITY

 THE STORY THAT TICKLES MY MIND

Many of us know, or have perhaps heard this story from church epistles, friends’ chats, parents, school, and online sources. Many of us probably grieved deeply after listening to the painful part where she was stabbed out of this world for refusing to compromise her purity.

Many people wonder why I am so obsessed with morality, based on the comments I receive every day, both openly and in hushed tones—some threatening, others luring. The essence of morality is not perfection, but sanity and self-control.

Let’s talk about St. Maria Goretti, one of the martyrs in Rome. Stories say she was a young girl of twelve who lived with her family. Alessandro made advances toward Maria, but she rejected him. He became furious and plotted evil in his heart.

While the young girl was in the garden, Alessandro approached her again with tempting promises, but she turned him down.

His fury intensified as he grabbed her, pulled out a knife, and stabbed her several times until she lost her breath.

However, today and even in the future, St. Maria has been honored, with many schools named after her. In Nigeria, two schools bear her name: one in Benin and another in Akwa Ibom State.

Her story is a true reflection of choosing death over sin.

However, the reverse is now the case in our contemporary society. Immorality has been normalized as a trend. Many people say it is the best way to improve body health; some say it is a tonic; others say it is a way to prove love. Listening to all of these makes me overwhelmed.

In the past, immorality was considered like a plague, but today it is treated more like an antibiotic used to satisfy lust. Society is decaying as many young people join the trend. Children are not left out, and it is disheartening that some parents call it “soft parenting” while promoting immorality and gender-based violence.

The adults meant to protect us have now become sons of Alessandro. They find pleasure in destroying young lives, and in the quest for money, many young people have stained their dignity and self-control, chasing shadows that have led most into the claws of death.

“The essence of morality is not for PERFECTION, but the prize for SANITY is immeasurable peace that conquers anxiety.” 

— Chidimma Writes

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