Society & Culture

What are your observations on society and where it’s headed?

Society & Culture

Posted by: Rainbow

16th May 2011 01:27pm

Have we evolved into a narcissistic society, as the media have alleged? Do you think the importance of manners and etiquette is less essential? If you live in a country or regional area, is there more of a community spirit and comrade in your district? I really would love to hear your opinions on this issue so please do share your thoughts.

Missjackie
  • 15th Jun 2011 10:53pm

Taffy, please don't forget that the "Christian values" you refer to are not unique to Christians. I was bought up under the baptist church, then Church of England, and am now a devout atheist. That said, now more than ever, I live my life according to "Christian values" because I believe it's the right thing to do by people, and if everyone was to treat others the way they would like to be treated, then the world would be a much better place. Whether you are part of a church or not, these messages need to get to the kids of today, and I think the problem is that if a child's family is not religious, they generally miss out on these messages altogether. As you can probably tell, I'm all for ethics classes in schools.


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