should people who cannot accept moral relativism even live in the UK?
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should people who cannot accept moral relativism even live in the UK?In the 1950s, things were stodgy and conservative, but since the 1980s or so, anything goes and anything is accepted in our society.
Should people who cannot accept this not choose to live here? Or at least find a community better attuned to their way of thinking?
One example is immigrants to this country, who demand Sharia law, or get "offended" when women wear revealing clothing or some such *******s. Well, if you came to live in the UK, and evidently knew it had a different culture/social values, then why not just abide by it?
People may think I'm trolling or being deliberately offensive, but it's a serious question. Shouldn't people in general live in areas that suit their personality, lifestyle or attitudes? Since the UK is a relativistic society nowadays, then shouldn't one just go with the flow?Last edited by rajandkwameali; 15-01-2011 at 22:24. -
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Re: should people who cannot accept moral relativism even live in the UK?In a perfect world everyone would live somewhere that would 'suit there personality'...I just dont have enough money to move to Amsterdam(Original post by rajandkwameali)
In the 1950s, things were stodgy and conservative, but since the 1980s or so, anything goes and anything is accepted in our society.
Should people who cannot accept this not choose to live here? Or at least find a community better attuned to their way of thinking?
One example is immigrants to this country, who demand Sharia law, or get "offended" when women wear revealing clothing or some such *******s. Well, if you came to live in the UK, and evidently knew it had a different culture/social values, then why not just abide by it?
People may think I'm trolling or being deliberately offensive, but it's a serious question. Shouldn't people in general live in areas that suit their personality, lifestyle or attitudes? Since the UK is a relativistic society nowadays, then shouldn't one just go with the flow?
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Re: should people who cannot accept moral relativism even live in the UK?Yes, that's right, but if someone's really fussed about it wouldn't they move to a country where they practice sharia? I get the feeling you're jumping on the bandwagon here(Original post by rajandkwameali)
In the 1950s, things were stodgy and conservative, but since the 1980s or so, anything goes and anything is accepted in our society.
Should people who cannot accept this not choose to live here? Or at least find a community better attuned to their way of thinking?
One example is immigrants to this country, who demand Sharia law, or get "offended" when women wear revealing clothing or some such *******s. Well, if you came to live in the UK, and evidently knew it had a different culture/social values, then why not just abide by it?
People may think I'm trolling or being deliberately offensive, but it's a serious question. Shouldn't people in general live in areas that suit their personality, lifestyle or attitudes? Since the UK is a relativistic society nowadays, then shouldn't one just go with the flow?
I'm muslim and don't want sharia law here, parts of it are sexist and I'd rather not live somewhere where that is the law. -
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Re: should people who cannot accept moral relativism even live in the UK?People should just accept that when you move to a different country you accept their laws etc and not try and change it
for example christians dont move to iraq and try to build churches everywhere and protest about what the locals wear. -
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Re: should people who cannot accept moral relativism even live in the UK?Yes, since it's the norm in our society.(Original post by rylit91)
I think the question we should all be asking ourselves is should people who are immoral and live their lives where 'anything goes' be allowed to live? -
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Re: should people who cannot accept moral relativism even live in the UK?Come and live with me. I'm waiting for you, in the next train...(Original post by ----------)
In a perfect world everyone would live somewhere that would 'suit there personality'...I just dont have enough money to move to Amsterdam
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Re: should people who cannot accept moral relativism even live in the UK?(Original post by rajandkwameali)
In the 1950s, things were stodgy and conservative, but since the 1980s or so, anything goes and anything is accepted in our society.
Should people who cannot accept this not choose to live here? Or at least find a community better attuned to their way of thinking?
One example is immigrants to this country, who demand Sharia law, or get "offended" when women wear revealing clothing or some such *******s. Well, if you came to live in the UK, and evidently knew it had a different culture/social values, then why not just abide by it?
People may think I'm trolling or being deliberately offensive, but it's a serious question. Shouldn't people in general live in areas that suit their personality, lifestyle or attitudes? Since the UK is a relativistic society nowadays, then shouldn't one just go with the flow?
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Re: should people who cannot accept moral relativism even live in the UK?Which, by no means, makes it acceptable nor correct. In Nazi Germany, gassing Jews was the norm.(Original post by rajandkwameali)
Yes, since it's the norm in our society. -
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Re: should people who cannot accept moral relativism even live in the UK?It is the norm, such as is. It is not hurting anybody or violating other rights, as is gassing Jews.(Original post by rylit91)
Which, by no means, makes it acceptable nor correct. In Nazi Germany, gassing Jews was the norm. -
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Re: should people who cannot accept moral relativism even live in the UK?Go to X Factor and ask that to the yuppies!(Original post by rajandkwameali)
Yes, why don't people accept UK values for what they are? -
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Re: should people who cannot accept moral relativism even live in the UK?I could sit here all night listing what constitutes the content of this thread, but most of them do damage society as a whole, and leads to general degradation. I, for one, find that sort of behaviour offensive.(Original post by rajandkwameali)
It is the norm, such as is. It is not hurting anybody or violating other rights, as is gassing Jews. -
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Re: should people who cannot accept moral relativism even live in the UK?but to the extent that you cited?(Original post by rylit91)
I could sit here all night listing what constitutes the content of this thread, but most of them do damage society as a whole, and leads to general degradation. I, for one, find that sort of behaviour offensive.
Besides, offence is relative. -
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Re: should people who cannot accept moral relativism even live in the UK?It's so tiresome hearing people throw the terms 'relative' and 'subjective' in an attempt to string together an argument.
Yes, I believe to the extent I cited. Incontrovertibly.
