If the government does go beyond the boundaries of the First Amendment and become overly intrusive, prohibiting materials from being published, Christians should be the first to denounce this activity. The Christian's model for tolerance is found in the unconditional love Christ showed for his adversaries. Loving one's neighbor as one's self' means, among other things, giving him the freedom to act, think, and speak as he believes. Believers and non-believers alike have everything to gain from the free exchange of ideas and the challenges this produces. We believe that because the Christian faith is true, it will stand up to this test and Christians need not fear such competition.
People have the right to object to anything they choose.
Others have the right and responsibility to judge these complaints on their individual merit. Librarians and school officials must exclude certain books for expediency and issues of appropriateness. Obviously, libraries cannot carry all the books that are published, nor are all books helpful to their readers. Furthermore, some books are not appropriate for certain readers and the librarian must make certain utility and value judgments in this regard. To remove inappropriate or outdated material from bookshelves is not censorship, it is merely what is required of an efficient librarian and a responsible adult.