In discussing some of the moral issues facing society such as gender, sex, race, Rights, identity politics ect relating to how we as a society should structure ourselves I have found that a polarisation is happening between two broad worldviews. On the one side the Left which I think is more likely to be athiest or more pluralistic about belief and on the other is the Right which are more conservative and traditional and more likely to be Christain. Though I think there is degrees of variance where some will also be open to opposing views to some degree.
But it seems things have become more polarised is recent times deue to society moving away from a Christain worldview to a secular one. In the past there was more middle ground and basically people I think were more traditional had belief and progressives were seen as out of step. I think today the Left has gained a lot of ground mainly due to a reaction to percieved past injustices by traditionalist or Christains and being more open to alternative ideas.
In the past Western societies were based on Christain values but in the last few decades God and Christainity has been rejected and in its place the State has become the arbitor of societal morals and infringed more on peoples private lives. Of course a lot has happened in that time with social media which I think has had a profound impact on thinking undermining truth and has given individuals and groups much power to push their views and influence governments and society.
But the result of all this is that there is a growing division between the Christian Worldview and the Secular Worldview to the point that they clash even violently like people want to destroy Christains aned opposing views and it seems the State is actively siding with the a secular position with the help of certain lobbyist. They have been actively dismantaling Christainity and taking God completely out of the picture in our institutions and public life generally, I should say its not always just Christains but also traditionalist and others who believe in the Truths that the West was built upon such as Enlightement and Democracy. Many on the Left also seem to support some sort of Marxism so this polarisation seems to be political and religious.
I guess our present situation is also the result of Postmodernism the idea of tearing down the old truths and archetypes of the West and society has become more individualistic and relative. Its a complex combination of factors but the thing that stands out for me is that there seems to be a showdown brewing between Christain and traditionalist and the Secularist and the Left and I think the Left is winning at the moment. I can see this continuing where Christainity is pushed to the fringes.
So we are at a point for the first time in a long time in our history where societies efforts to rid themselves of God and Christainity will see secularist and non believers outnumbering Christains and completely rejecting God from society.
But is this new World completely devoid of belief or is society replacing God and Christainity with some new religion, a secular religion which has been able to grow disguised as something else like some new utopia that promises to do away with injustice and inequality and bring people true happiness. I think so as it seems that peoples reaction to Christainity and God today isn't just about a new way but is tied to their identity and debates are often full of feelings even to the point of wanting to destroy others who disagree,
So I think this is a fight for Truth and there can only be one Truth. But today truth has lost all meaning and personal truth has become the only truth. But I think the Truth as in the one Truth we all know is real will shine through in the end, but its going to be a fight in the meantime where many false ideas will seem to win out and may fool many.
Your perspective raises significant points about the perceived shift from a historically Christian-centric societal model towards a more secular one, identifying a palpable division between the adherents of these two broad worldviews. However, I'd like to introduce a contrasting viewpoint that insinuates this division might not originate organically among the populace but could be engineered, to an extent, by governmental, corporate, and media entities.
It’s worthy to ponder if the polarization you described is less a direct outcome of people’s shifting beliefs and more strategically induced. Could it be that governments, corporations, and media entities (or even religious organizations) cultivate and utilize these divisions to enhance their own agendas, thereby instigating an environment of conflict to manipulate public actions and opinions? This perspective proposes that the divide between a secular and Christian worldview, while seemingly grassroots, may be fed and exaggerated by narratives that are carefully crafted and propagated by those in power to serve specific objectives - be they to secure votes, boost consumerism, or hike ratings.
Analyzing the role of media, we observe a potential pattern where narratives are often simplified and dramatized, framing issues in black-and-white or right-and-wrong dichotomies. The complex nuances of topics like gender, sex, race, and identity politics often get overshadowed by more sensational, and consequently, divisive narratives. This simplification could potentially amplify extant divisions, fostering an environment that morphs organic, diverse opinions into more rigid, polarized camps.
Corporations, too, may benefit from these divisions, adopting stances that align with one perspective or the other to drive their sales through perceived allegiance to a particular worldview. By associating their brands with certain moral or political ideologies, they effectively mobilize a segment of consumers, who, feeling validated by the corporation’s stance, become loyal customers.
Governments and politicians might also exploit these divisions, adopting policies or rhetoric that appeal to one demographic to secure votes and support. This often involves embracing a particular worldview while opposing another, despite the risk of deepening societal divisions. In doing so, genuine governance and policy-making that consider the nuanced needs and beliefs of all citizens may be compromised for political gain.
In examining this viewpoint, it’s pertinent to query whether the perceived increasing rejection of Christianity and embracement of secularism is a spontaneous societal shift or if it’s partly a byproduct of orchestrated narratives that serve specific purposes. It poses a vital question: Are we, as a society, autonomously gravitating towards certain worldviews, or are we being nudged and sometimes shoved by entities that stand to gain from our division and polarization?
It’s imperative to consider that Truth, as you rightfully deemed paramount, might be obscured by orchestrated narratives that aim not to enlighten, but to divide, manipulate, and control. The discernment of truth might then require navigating beyond the ostensible conflicts and examining if our beliefs and divisions are genuinely ours or are reactions to strategically placed triggers embedded within societal narratives. In this context, the real ‘fight for Truth’ might involve dissecting and challenging the divisive narratives being propagated, ensuring that our worldviews are authentically ours and not surreptitiously implanted by external entities.
