Modern Culture and Changing Morality
by Cowboy Bob Sorensen
This is one of those articles that will probably be outdated within days, but I am writing it because the time-sensitive examples should still be useful in support of the principles they underscore. As societies change, so do moral "standards" — unfortunately. There is an ultimate standard, but that is unwanted nowadays.
Saying such things was not worthy of notice a few years ago. Also, most people have done something foolish in their youth. Do people change? You betcha. So do society's morals.
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When encountering atheists and such on social media and elsewhere, they get on the prod to ridicule and persecute Christians. Bigotry is acceptable against Christians and biblical creationists in modern society, and it is interesting that the accusers are using bigotry to deflect from their own. Sometimes you will hear or read that we "deserve" attacks. According to what standard? Personal whims.
When people were hired, they were told the hours of the shift they were working, with occasional overtime on weekends. People planned accordingly, getting second jobs, arranging child care, adjusting themselves to deal with medical issues, and so on. No, whatever is desired by The Company is good and right (State Department of Labor penalties and class action lawsuits against
The Company no withstanding), and they can change the rules as they see fit. Ironically, employees were required to renew training in ethics and integrity when the leadership (I use that term loosely) is severely deficient in both. Do they seriously expect high quality data entry work from people who have eye strain, are tired, in pain, courting carpal tunnel syndrome, resentful? I may eventually change this to actually name The Company, who has a lousy reputation on the street and online. They've worked hard to earn their bad reputation and they apparently intend to keep it.
These examples show that morality changes based on whims and political correctness, and smack of postmodern relative morality. The only true foundation is revealed in the Bible, and we can see what happens when the truth provided by the Creator is suppressed in unrighteousness. People make mistakes, and they may change. The more permanent and positive changes come from repentance and humble faith in Jesus Christ.
This is one of those articles that will probably be outdated within days, but I am writing it because the time-sensitive examples should still be useful in support of the principles they underscore. As societies change, so do moral "standards" — unfortunately. There is an ultimate standard, but that is unwanted nowadays.
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Rescinding the Offer
Kyle Kashuv was a survivor of the Parkland school shooting by a leftist in 2018. He was admitted to Harvard, but people who disliked his pro-Second Amendment views dug up dirt on him, sent it to Harvard, and they rescinded their offer. Chris Stigall discussed this in his podcast at about the 37 minute mark. Apparently, even though Harvard, a bastion of anti-Christian and anti-Conservative thought (ironically, it was established on Christian principles) has decided that certain politically incorrect words deserve their harsh judgment.Saying such things was not worthy of notice a few years ago. Also, most people have done something foolish in their youth. Do people change? You betcha. So do society's morals.
The Horror of Bribery
Speaking of colleges, Lori Loughlin was in the TV sitcom Full House and then Fuller House (on Netflix), and has starred in several movies on the Hallmark networks. She was caught in a college admissions scandal, and was fired from Fuller House and Hallmark. Interesting that this warranted such harsh reprisals, without conviction, but what is the moral standard? Where is the consistency? Not like she was a convicted axe murderer or something.via GIPHY
When encountering atheists and such on social media and elsewhere, they get on the prod to ridicule and persecute Christians. Bigotry is acceptable against Christians and biblical creationists in modern society, and it is interesting that the accusers are using bigotry to deflect from their own. Sometimes you will hear or read that we "deserve" attacks. According to what standard? Personal whims.
It's Moral if it's Good for Us
The Company decided that they needed to step up the bullying. Mandatory overtime was implemented months ago, and with it, promises that the crisis will soon pass. (The crisis will pass when the incompetent upper management runs The Company into the ground.) A misconduct write-up? I think that is defamation toward the employee, Bubbles. Misconduct is when a chair is thrown through the window. Savvy the difference?When people were hired, they were told the hours of the shift they were working, with occasional overtime on weekends. People planned accordingly, getting second jobs, arranging child care, adjusting themselves to deal with medical issues, and so on. No, whatever is desired by The Company is good and right (State Department of Labor penalties and class action lawsuits against
The Company no withstanding), and they can change the rules as they see fit. Ironically, employees were required to renew training in ethics and integrity when the leadership (I use that term loosely) is severely deficient in both. Do they seriously expect high quality data entry work from people who have eye strain, are tired, in pain, courting carpal tunnel syndrome, resentful? I may eventually change this to actually name The Company, who has a lousy reputation on the street and online. They've worked hard to earn their bad reputation and they apparently intend to keep it.
Because She Deserved It
A black man severely beat and raped a white woman and said she deserved it because of slavery. What, she owned him? Not a chance. This was just a pathetic attempt to justify his sinful urges in his own "morality". Maybe they'll use the detestable "black rage" defense. Chris Plante discusses it for a few minutes. The player is supposed to start at the 2 hr. 38 min. 10 sec. mark, or as close as I could get it. You can locate it yourself if this doesn't work correctly.These examples show that morality changes based on whims and political correctness, and smack of postmodern relative morality. The only true foundation is revealed in the Bible, and we can see what happens when the truth provided by the Creator is suppressed in unrighteousness. People make mistakes, and they may change. The more permanent and positive changes come from repentance and humble faith in Jesus Christ.
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