Morality—Relatively Speaking

As a nation, Americans are no longer accepting the moral truths our founding fathers predicated on the Christian-Judeo view of morality. Instead, we are a nation functioning on the basis of moral relativism—a concept championed by postmodernism.

Technically speaking, moral relativism is the view that ethical standards, morality, and positions of right or wrong are culturally based and therefore subject to a person's individual choice. Simply stated, it is the belief that there are no absolutes.

Do you believe life evolved or do you believe life was created? Evolution and moral relativism go hand-in-hand; for evolution teaches that life is accidental, without meaning or purpose. Therefore, do whatever brings you pleasure.

To some, this makes perfect sense. However, when one runs the reel to the end, the result is sheer madness.

If one were to remove all restraints, nothing would be left but chaos. And for many, that is what their life is: chaos. They have no moral compass to light their way. They function solely on the basis of public or personal opinion.

If there is a God in moral relativism, then he is a God of our own making. What you really have is people “making God into their own image.”

The 18th century French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau said, “God created man in his own image. And man, being a gentleman, returned the favor.” Instead of us becoming like God, we want God to become like us.

In his September 19, 1796 Farewell Address to the nation, George Washington stated: "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars?"

Paul said it this way, “Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from what we believe; they will follow lying spirits and teachings that come from demons.” (1 Timothy 4:1)