My university edifies a confederate general and has a statue dedicated to him? Is this right or wrong? It has been shown that most if not all of our past heroes, including the founding fathers, Caesar, Napoleon, etc. were all racists, sexists, and pedophiles, yet they are all whitewashed and edified in mainstream history. Should we judge all historical figures by modern day Western standards and demonise those who don't measure up, or should we continue revering the idealized versions of them?
2006-12-04 15:08:46 · 5 answers · asked by Brandon 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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Yes ! Of course the present is our time of judgment however in your instance keep in mind one does not have to agree with a statue in everything and a statue is not an admission of ones values but merely a reference in part due to importance or fame .
If your stance were entirely true all statues would be prohibited for no one is perfect. Even a statue of Hitler has merit . Not because he was justified but as a classic reminder of the evil that can happen if we bury the true dangers of naivete or complacency
Although I of course must agree in principle of assuming these people were without fault few came close.
peaceout
2006-12-04 15:24:12 · answer #1 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-30 03:53:08 · answer #2 · answered by marconi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot like negotiable morality?
Most heroes, no matter what their colour or persuasion were not very heroic.
I don't think it is really very important what kind of pigeon roost people choose to spend their money on.
Glory is the thinnest diet I've ever been on.
2006-12-04 15:15:57 · answer #3 · answered by Gaspode 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No human has the right to judge another
2006-12-04 15:10:26 · answer #4 · answered by look2him4heistrue 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can judge their action but NOT THE PERSON.
You NEVER know their heart.
Only God can judge.
2006-12-04 15:13:53 · answer #5 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋