The four conservatives on the Supreme Court have repeatedly argued that opposition to same-sex marriage is not based on hatred but rather on traditional morality and religious belief, and that these are sufficient grounds upon which to deny same-sex couples the right to marry. Will the furor over "religious liberty" laws that would have legalized discrimination against same-sex couples change their minds?
Showing posts with label morality. Show all posts
Showing posts with label morality. Show all posts
Monday, April 6, 2015
Saturday, April 7, 2012
"Immorality" and Social Change
Social conservatives sincerely believe that they are defending "morality" when they condemn practices such as birth control, women working outside the home, and same-sex marriage. Their view is that these practices are "immoral" because they threaten the fabric of society. They consider people who condone these social transformations to be fostering "immorality."
They are mistaken. They view change itself as threatening. They forget that society often changes for the better - that human progress is possible - and that if given the opportunity to pursue their hopes and dreams people can often make this a better world.
They are mistaken. They view change itself as threatening. They forget that society often changes for the better - that human progress is possible - and that if given the opportunity to pursue their hopes and dreams people can often make this a better world.
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