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Talk:Essay:Conservapedia's Law (view source)
Revision as of 23:36, June 21, 2009
, 23:36, June 21, 2009→Societies become more conservative?: reply
I question the assumption that societies become inevitably more conservative over time. Over the last 200 years we have seen a fundamental shift in society towards liberal values - promiscuity, for example, has been on the rise for over 50 years now. Attitudes surrounding things like homosexuality, sex before marriage, and race relations are becoming more liberal, not more conservative. As young generations seek solely their own gratification and try to find the easiest way to enjoy life, I fear this is a trend we will continue to see. Thoughts? [[User:TFWilliams|TFWilliams]] 19:21, 21 June 2009 (EDT)
I question the assumption that societies become inevitably more conservative over time. Over the last 200 years we have seen a fundamental shift in society towards liberal values - promiscuity, for example, has been on the rise for over 50 years now. Attitudes surrounding things like homosexuality, sex before marriage, and race relations are becoming more liberal, not more conservative. As young generations seek solely their own gratification and try to find the easiest way to enjoy life, I fear this is a trend we will continue to see. Thoughts? [[User:TFWilliams|TFWilliams]] 19:21, 21 June 2009 (EDT)
:Conservatism is based heavily on logic, and over time logic does prevail. Promiscuity and homosexuality reduce lifespan, induce depression, and degrade participants. Over time, logic prevails. Promiscuity is rejected in greater numbers today than in the past, and [[Proposition 8]] in the most liberal state sent a message against homosexuality that was unexpected by the media.
:Meanwhile there are countless other issues, from gun control to taxes to ownership of gold to money market savings, where conservative positions are far more accepted today than in the past. And, alas, the percentage of people who self-identify as conservative is constantly increasing.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 19:36, 21 June 2009 (EDT)