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Here is an important question to ponder, though it's asked by a fool like me.
But, before we get to the question, let's see if we agree upon a few axioms (if I may use the term):
1) Western society is the incubator of many ideas and cultural touchstones which are very important to the survival of mankind on a massive and cohesive scale -
a) our science is the result of our thought,
b)our culture is the result of our philosophy plus our religious/cultural values,
c)our arts are the result of our freedom of expression and are also born of the wealth we have (because of our sciences and ingenuity) which allows us to luxuriate in beauty and thought
Ok, do we agree? Are there more "axioms" to add? I'm guessing there are.
Ok, now here's the question:
Is our belief that ALL men are created equal and ought be afforded equality in the eyes of the Law
1) foundational to Western Civilization, without which Western Civilization would crumble
or
2) something we can abandon, still leaving Western Civilization pretty much intact?
- How Western Civilization Was Lost
From the Federalist: Forty years ago the most important and popular freshman course at the best American colleges and universities was “Western Civilization.” It not only covered the general history of the West but also included historical surveys...
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The Message of September 11th The Islamic Jihadis will do anything they can to kill as many of us as is possible. They will do whatever they can to kill as many of us as is possible. If they can get their hands on nuclear weapons, they will use them...
- Racism Is The Most Natural Thing In The World
From Big Lizards: I don't mean that (the title) sarcastically at all: For most human beings, racism comes so naturally, they don't even know they're racists. Of course, being "natural" is not a synonym for being good. It's "only natural"...
- Ontario Science Center: A Question Of Nihilism
How low can self-loathing progressives go? At the Ontario Science Center's display "A Question of Truth" one can find the answer. In the name of multi-cultural "tolerance" modern liberals will deny the most basic truths of science. On the website...
- Islamofascists Prove, Once Again, How Out Of Touch They Are
Alright, so everyone knows, there was yet another Islamofascist attack on Western Civilization today. Everyone is reporting on it, so I will just link. But, I want to point out something that I never see anyone comment on. And, I really don't want...
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Western Civilization - What Is It's Foundation?
Here is an important question to ponder, though it's asked by a fool like me.
But, before we get to the question, let's see if we agree upon a few axioms (if I may use the term):
1) Western society is the incubator of many ideas and cultural touchstones which are very important to the survival of mankind on a massive and cohesive scale -
a) our science is the result of our thought,
b)our culture is the result of our philosophy plus our religious/cultural values,
c)our arts are the result of our freedom of expression and are also born of the wealth we have (because of our sciences and ingenuity) which allows us to luxuriate in beauty and thought
Ok, do we agree? Are there more "axioms" to add? I'm guessing there are.
Ok, now here's the question:
Is our belief that ALL men are created equal and ought be afforded equality in the eyes of the Law
1) foundational to Western Civilization, without which Western Civilization would crumble
or
2) something we can abandon, still leaving Western Civilization pretty much intact?
- How Western Civilization Was Lost
From the Federalist: Forty years ago the most important and popular freshman course at the best American colleges and universities was “Western Civilization.” It not only covered the general history of the West but also included historical surveys...
-
The Message of September 11th The Islamic Jihadis will do anything they can to kill as many of us as is possible. They will do whatever they can to kill as many of us as is possible. If they can get their hands on nuclear weapons, they will use them...
- Racism Is The Most Natural Thing In The World
From Big Lizards: I don't mean that (the title) sarcastically at all: For most human beings, racism comes so naturally, they don't even know they're racists. Of course, being "natural" is not a synonym for being good. It's "only natural"...
- Ontario Science Center: A Question Of Nihilism
How low can self-loathing progressives go? At the Ontario Science Center's display "A Question of Truth" one can find the answer. In the name of multi-cultural "tolerance" modern liberals will deny the most basic truths of science. On the website...
- Islamofascists Prove, Once Again, How Out Of Touch They Are
Alright, so everyone knows, there was yet another Islamofascist attack on Western Civilization today. Everyone is reporting on it, so I will just link. But, I want to point out something that I never see anyone comment on. And, I really don't want...