The forum discussion centers on the ongoing cultural and moral debates in America, highlighting issues such as gay marriage, abortion, stem cell research, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Participants argue about the balance between individual freedoms and moral codes, questioning how laws are shaped by differing beliefs. The conversation emphasizes the need for a common moral framework that respects diverse views while addressing controversial topics. Ultimately, the discussion calls for a reevaluation of how American society navigates these moral dilemmas in light of evolving cultural norms.
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You're probably thinking Hobbes: "state of nature," ie anarchy. No biggie.Originally posted by Njorl
Ah. You're probably right. My first thought was natural law=law of the jungle. I now vaguely recall that there is a set of concepts collectively known as natural law. My mistake.
Njorl
Originally posted by phatmonky
My amazing awful, horrible, vile, stances...
That 'creationist junk' has as much founding as evolution.
Be fair...creationism isn't quite as bad as holocaust denial. However, neither subject deserves serious study in America's schools.Originally posted by Chemicalsuperfreak
Actually, if you venture into the science forums, you'll see many intelligent threads on exactly why creationism is awful, horrible, and incredibly stupid bull****.
Teaching creationism in science class is like teaching holocaust denial in history class.
Originally posted by Zero
Right...so when are the Christian right going to quit whining and depending on political correctness to get away with what they do?
That is exactly the opposite of true. While the name may not be the same, the official osition of the right-wing seems to be "if you say anything negative about our side, it is hate speech, and should be stopped". Conservatives are the masters of whining, from their lie that religious freedom is at risk from the ACLU, to their lie about "liberal media bias".Originally posted by LURCH
Got you rolls reversed here, I think. Political correctness is the whine of the liberal; almost exclusively.
Originally posted by LURCH
Got you rolls reversed here, I think. Political correctness is the whine of the liberal; almost exclusively.
Originally posted by Zero
Be fair...creationism isn't quite as bad as holocaust denial. However, neither subject deserves serious study in America's schools.