Moral relativism is the view that ethical standards, morality, and positions of right or wrong are culturally based (where you live, your education, age, level of wealth, etc.) and therefore subject to a person's individual choice. We can all decide what is right for ourselves. You decide what's right for you, and I'll decide what's right for me. Moral relativism says, "It's true for me, if I believe it." Taken to an extreme, a moral relativist believes there are no rules governing right and wrong.
"We are moving toward a dictatorship of relativism," said Pope Benedict when he was Cardinal Ratzinger, just before he entered the conclave to elect a new Pope, "which does not recognize anything for certain and which has as its highest goals one's own ego and one's own desires."
Americans have heard the term because evangelical Christians, including President Bush, often use it to describe their view of American culture. In fact, when President Bush returned from Pope John Paul II’s funeral, he had this to say: "I would define Pope John Paul II as a clear thinker who was like a rock," he said "Tides of moral relativism kind of washed around him, but he stood strong."
Everyone wants to take the easy road, do what they want, and not do things to cause them consternation. Here at Shop the Right, we question this. In that spirit, we present our new design "Truth". What does this design mean? Will people get it? What does it say? It's not meant to state anything directly, but to encourage thought. After much thought and discussion, we'll stick with John 14:6. How about you?
Please Note: We spent a great deal of time on this design. "Truth" is highly detailed. When you are looking at our products, please zoom in on the image at least once to grasp it's full depth.
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