My Musings:- Morality differs across cultures…what is morally correct in one society may not be moral in another…for example….Public display of affection.. kissing etc is considered immoral in our society…but it is not so in the West….Societies that live together make their own rules…and if we are a part of some society….we have to live by those rules. Moral values have evolved over a period of time…and some basic moral values are common to all societies….being truthful, not to harm others, not to harbour jealousies, do things which are for the common good, respect for the elderly etc etc…Nobody teaches morality…it is what you imbibe from your parents, surroundings etc……
But then in a changing world there are bound to be contradictions…contradictions due to generation gaps, contradictions due to access to greater information being available…..and youngsters therefore making new choices….Is there a right for someone to field a moral brigade and burning Valentine’s day cards……celebrating Valentine day is a personal choice….who then defines morality in society? I don’t have an answer? Does anybody? ANY ANSWERS
2 comments:
Society, which is basically the people it is comprised of, must recognize that it is changing or evolving. And with that, the morals must change. What was immoral yesterday might not be today.
Also a distinction must be made between morals and values.
Choose you own Morality....dont at all depend on others.
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