| | It has been a while since I have posted an update on here so I figured it is about time. In fact, I believe this 2.5 month long stint away from posting an update sets a new record for me. Recently there seems to be these little things called a job and being an adult that keeps me away from the computer. That said, I see these as only good things and whole-heartedly embrace them.
Those of you who know me well know that I spend a lot of time thinking thinking about theological and philosophical issues. More recently I have spent an increased amount of time thinking about the effects of relativism on our society, namely the absence of absolutes. Please note the differences between relativism and relativity. Relativity is stating a fact or opinion against an accepted standard and is readily accepted by all as it allows for understanding and communication between people if the logic is carried to its full effect. This is contrast with relativism in that it sees truth from one's own prospective rather an accepted standard.
A relativist who was has been pulled over for speeding, thus breaking the law, would the question "what is law?" which in some ways hints towards denying the very existence of a law. They don't accept the standards of society, this is until their objective is to gain themselves favor. For example a relativist who happens to be a parent would quickly grow angry if when they told their child to clean up the junk in their room if they responded by asking "what is junk?" Yet, this is what relativist do time and time again because it is system designed by humans to glorify-self and to seek one's own objectives rather than God's.
If an entire society were to openly accept relativism it would quickly descend to anarchy. Anarchy meaning that there is no ruler, no laws, no standards, and each one sets out to accomplish only their own objectives or objectives that help to glorify themselves. Outside of a revival and complete change of philosophies the only response to relativism is totalitarianism.
To be continued ....
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| | Posted 5/7/2007 11:08 PM - 7 Views - 0 eProps - 0 comments
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