What is the greatest moral issue in modern society?

[Albion]

Well, that seems like hyperbole, unless you can give concrete examples that are consistent and not likely a matter of ideological extremism instead of a trend that trickles down to all people rather than just some

The examples are all over the place. We witness them on a daily basis. I'm surprised that you'd say what you did, frankly.

Have you not noticed that, for example, if the president makes a Twitter tweet that condemns violence, he is quickly criticized for supporting "white supremacism," of all things!

The point is that once the speaker "knows" that he is moral, and the President, by definition and in all instances, is a reprobate, nothing changes that and everything "proves" it...to the person who identifies his own judgment with morality. It doesn't even matter what the particular issue is or what's been said.

Now, before the inevitable "NeverTrump" kind of retort comes back, I mention this only for two reasons: you asked for examples and this one is very fresh.

But there are plenty of others, and they do not all refer to questionable pronouncements made by people from the same side if the socio-political fence.

 

[VirOptimus]

Well, my own personal way of assessing a wisdom idea is to test it, to get a real outcome, and compare to competing ideas. Kinda because of my science background possibly.

I think you only use the bible because of your faith.

 

[VirOptimus]

Indifference.

Well, no, listen here...

Nah... I cant be bothered.

 

[Broken Fence]

Of all the issues in modern society, what is the greatest?

I had this question as an assignment in my Christian Morality class, and I thought it would be good to share it here. I had a friend who put down that the greatest moral issue is that we keep talking about moral issues without actually doing anything about them. I liked that idea, and when I had another assignment I wrote in the class (about a controversial moral issue), I decided to write about the societal acceptance of laziness.

I think laziness could rightly be defined as at least 1 of the greatest moral issues in modern society. It is a fundamental problem, because the more laziness is accepted, the less will be done about any moral problem. I see it all the time when people waste hours on YouTube, Snapchat, or any of the vast entertainment platforms that are available today. What would happen to mental health problems, and moral issues throughout the world today, if people put aside this entertainment in favor of doing something that brings accomplishment to their life? Not the entertainment is bad in and of itself, but when entertainment becomes a way of life, we miss out on so much!

So what do you think?

Fornication and adultery

 

[Halbhh]

proverbs are focusing on intentionality and assuming that fanaticism and zealotry are to be praised

"fanaticism" praised in the book of Proverbs?

Who do you think you are fooling?

Did you imagine none of us have read the Book of Proverbs?

Wake up. This is Christians Forums, so that means some here will have read the Book of Proverbs.

Proverbs 19:2 Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.

 

[Halbhh]

I think you only use the bible because of your faith.

Actually, just like reading Emerson, or Jung, or Lao Tzu, or Rumi, way back I read in the words from the teacher Jesus of Nazareth in order to glean anything useful.

I tried it his teachings out to discover what worked. Which ideas from which thinkers would work the best in real life.

Which idea would win out over all the competing ideas for specific ways to live life.

Here and now. Today. For gain.

 

[JIMINZ]

Of all the issues in modern society, what is the greatest?

I had this question as an assignment in my Christian Morality class, and I thought it would be good to share it here. I had a friend who put down that the greatest moral issue is that we keep talking about moral issues without actually doing anything about them. I liked that idea, and when I had another assignment I wrote in the class (about a controversial moral issue), I decided to write about the societal acceptance of laziness.

I think laziness could rightly be defined as at least 1 of the greatest moral issues in modern society. It is a fundamental problem, because the more laziness is accepted, the less will be done about any moral problem. I see it all the time when people waste hours on YouTube, Snapchat, or any of the vast entertainment platforms that are available today. What would happen to mental health problems, and moral issues throughout the world today, if people put aside this entertainment in favor of doing something that brings accomplishment to their life? Not the entertainment is bad in and of itself, but when entertainment becomes a way of life, we miss out on so much!

So what do you think?

You would first have to decide just what those issues actually are, and then prioritize them in order to address each one in order.

Without knowing what an issue might be, it cannot be addressed, first there must be a consensus of opinion on just what is the greatest issue, because everyone has their own opinion on what the greatest issue might be, regardless of what someone else might believe, therefore their issue is of greatest importance.

 

[VirOptimus]

Actually, just like reading Emerson, or Jung, or Lao Tzu, or Rumi, way back I read in the words from the teacher Jesus of Nazareth in order to glean anything useful.

I tried it his teachings out to discover what worked. Which ideas from which thinkers would work the best in real life.

Which idea would win out over all the competing ideas for specific ways to live life.

Here and now. Today. For gain.

Sure sure.

 

[JIMINZ]

I think you only use the bible because of your faith.

Sure, exactly the same way a Socialist would read Marx, or Lenin.

Without Faith, one might as well go read a comic book.

 

[Tinker Grey]

Sure, exactly the same way a Socialist would read Marx, or Lenin.

Without Faith, one might as well go read a comic book.

If one doesn't have a comic book, might as well have faith.

 

[JIMINZ]

If one doesn't have a comic book, might as well have faith.

Just made my point, thank you.

 

[Tolworth John]

Of all the issues in modern society, what is the

Hatred of God. That is not being a Christian.

 

[Palmfever]

Self service

Self aggrandizement

Self promotion

1 John, 2:15 Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world.

Phil, 2:3 Do nothing [fn]from [fn]selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.

Mat, 23:11 “But the greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.”

These characteristics are also beneficial to society apart from scripture or faith in Christ.

In Christ

 

[VirOptimus]

Sure, exactly the same way a Socialist would read Marx, or Lenin.

Without Faith, one might as well go read a comic book.

Well maybe, but its very different kind of works. The bible is an ecclectical collection from numerous authors who often contradict one another. It has many different themes and covers many subjects.

The works of Marx or Lenin, they cover something completely different and have another purpose.

I think its very foolish equating the works like you do and it shows very little understanding of all three.

 

[Runner12]

Every problem in society can be explained in terms of human pride, greed and lust. As Christianity recognizes, the greatest moral problem is fallen human nature.

 

[Tinker Grey]

Just made my point, thank you.

One nonsensical comment deserves another.

 

[charsan]

Of all the issues in modern society, what is the greatest?

For me - liberalism

 

[timothyu]

Every problem in society can be explained in terms of human pride, greed and lust. As Christianity recognizes, the greatest moral problem is fallen human nature.

Or simply put, not loving all as self.

 

[timothyu]

One nonsensical comment deserves another.

...or there would be no need for a forum.

 

[Palmfever]

nihilistic
1. Philosophy The doctrine that nothing actually exists or that existence or values are meaningless.
2. Relentless negativity or cynicism suggesting an absence of values or beliefs: nihilism in postwar art.
3.
a. Political belief or action that advocates or commits violence or terrorism without discernible constructive goals.
b. also Nihilism A diffuse, revolutionary movement of mid-19th-century Russia that scorned authority and tradition and believed in reason, materialism, and radical change in society and government through terrorism and assassination.
4. Psychiatry A delusion, experienced in some mental disorders, that the world or one's mind, body, or self does not exist.
[Latin nihil, nothing; see ne in Indo-European roots + -ism.]