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America's
Values War
The war on terrorism, uncertainty
in the economy, worries over unemployment. Every day it’s more bad
news. In recent months people have begun to reconsider some of the values
they thought archaic not that long ago—values like courage and personal
sacrifice for the good of others.
by David Treybig
The political ideology and culture wars of the last few decades have produced a wasteland of relativism. The result is a culture that promotes the notion that all ideas are equal. Although many adults have become polarized over issues like abortion, homosexuality and political philosophies, many young people have learned to see compromise and tolerance as the only solution to problems. These young adults, raised in a climate of multiculturalism, have become known as the ambiguous Generation X.
A change in the attitudes of Americans of all ages has come about since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Patriotism, an attitude that was rare among many before the war on terrorism began, is infectious throughout the country. The New York City firefighters and police who gave their lives to save others on that fateful morning have replaced the greed-driven, glitter stardom of athletes as children's heroes.
People are talking again about the values of courage, personal sacrifice and teamwork. Many are agreeing that the United States has suffered a values crisis over recent decades.
Are Americans serious about reevaluating the questionable values that still rest as the pillars of much of the conventional wisdom in their country? Do they have the courage to question and change these values?
Here are six concepts we must reevaluate if the United States is to renew its spirit:
The worship of nature while devaluing human life
Conserving and taking care of the environment is an important concept for any responsible person. But environmental concerns have often gone beyond renewing resources and not scarring the land. For many children raised in postmodern secularism, Mother Nature has replaced God and Jesus Christ as the center of spirituality.
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