Truth has been relegated to subjectivity; beauty has been subjugated to the beholder; and as millions are idiotized night after night, a global commune has been constructed with the arts enjoying a totalitarian rule.
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If you believe in subjective morality, why do you lock your doors at night?
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What this quote means
The quote questions the consistency of believing in subjective morality while taking precautions against potential harm.
Ravi Zacharias's quote challenges the notion of subjective morality by suggesting that if one truly believes that moral truths are personal and vary from person to person, then the act of securing one's home implies a belief in objective wrongdoing. It illustrates a contradiction in holding a subjective moral perspective while still taking proactive steps to prevent harm or wrongdoing.
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Subjective MoralityPhilosophyEthicsSecurityBelief
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Example use cases
This quote can be used in a debate about moral relativism and its implications in society.
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