Liberalism, moral relativism and the inability to distinguish between right and wrong. Will they destroy us?

Answer 1

If we let them get away with it ,it will..

Answer 2

Blair must be tried for treason for putting us precise of Al Qaeda's hit record in Europe. Why did the French, who're no longer usual for their braveness, have the balls to stand as much as the Yanks re Iraq yet no longer Blair and Brown? The French and Germans have misplaced no longer something via opposing the individuals. Germany nevertheless gets a lot extra commerce with the U. S. than us, and suffered no drop-off via fact of their opposition. The French additionally misplaced no longer something (previous the trivia alongside with having French Fries renamed) and Sarkozy has quickly repaired any injury that replaced into there with one bypass to to the U. S. - in simple terms in time for a clean and extra clever president.

Answer 3

Might be a bit early, but I score the responses presently as 68% disagreeing with you.

What, logically, allows you to attach moral relativism to "liberals," anyway? Doesn't it ever get tiring, painting with such a large brush?

I think it's fair to suggest that there's been at least an equal amount of "moral relativism" in the current administration.

How does one condemn an entire party or philosophy while turning a totally blind eye to the subterfuge of their own party?

This whole black/white, either/or fallacy is immature and really getting old.

Answer 4

The concept that a person who succeeds in life is evil and the person who fails in life is a victim will erode our system.
The concept that a person who succeeds in life has some kind of moral obligation to support a person who fails will erode our system.
Liberalism should be focused on leveling the playing field so all those who have the ability to succeed can. Lowering the bar is not the way to achieve this goal.
Liberalism should be focused on removing the pitfalls that keep people in poverty and not reward poverty with entitlements.

Answer 5

Lets look back just 120 years ago to arranged marriages .
To women who could not own property or vote . To running people out of town for having an affair . If all you want is an oppressive morally correct (through your eye's) society go to Iran . No adultery no drinking or drugs no abortion Crime is low cause they cut off your hand .
Liberals are saving this planet . one generation at a time .

Answer 6

They might. Still liberalism itself isn't based on moral relativism. That's a modern "higher education" crock of ...you know. At one time, the contrasting ideas of charitable state and small government, made good arguments and good compromises. I hope we see those days again soon, or it looks rocky ahead.

Answer 7

Moral absolutism is the major symptom of not being able to distinguish right from wrong. People who exhibit it have to be told by others which is which.

Answer 8

Considering that it's been conservatives who have been running the country off a cliff since 1994, the question strikes me as kind of inane.

And if you want to talk about the inability to distinguish between right and wrong, look no farther than the BushCo Administration.

Answer 9

No, they will save us. To prolong the life of human beings, technological advancement is needed. Which in turn necessarily changes society. Which causes the need for different mores.

Answer 10

They won't destroy us as a country. They will destroy themselves but the conservatives won't let the country fall.

It has always been the conservatives that end picking up Humpty Dumpty after the liberals knock him off the wall and try and make scrambled eggs for everyone.

Answer 11

I find it ironic that people who rail against "moral relativism" are usually the ones who favor war and killing at every opportunity.