Contextual morality isn't limited only to Indians. It is infact prevalent everywhere including WEST. How can one explain the sufferings in the name of war-on-terror in Afghanistan and Iraq. Axis of evil is for the perceived .. as you see it.
RE:Absolute Morality????
by Anurag Shrivastava on Dec 18, 2007 09:19 AM Permalink
There is a difference in the West and US - and that fundamental difference is their approach towards religion. Poor quality education as well as lack of "renaissance men" has made US a hotbed of fundamentalist christians who are slowly taking over even institutions like the Supreme Court. 92% of Americans believe in god and religion as against less than 60% in western Europe. US is a country founded "in the name of God" - the christian god - and is ruled by judaeo -christian values. It will continue to be in wild conflicts with countries around the world. How else can you explain Bush pulling off a war in Iraq in the name of fighting terror and unknow WMDs ? and people reelecting him till the dead bodies started returning home in pieces and the sham in Iraq visible.
Its easy to fool religious ( or indoctrinated ones like the Nazis ) people in the name of fictitious enemies , get votes and carry on.
RE:Absolute Morality????
by Anurag Shrivastava on Dec 18, 2007 09:20 AM Permalink
There is a difference in the West and US - and that fundamental difference is their approach towards religion. Poor quality education as well as lack of "renaissance men" has made US a hotbed of fundamentalist christians who are slowly taking over even institutions like the Supreme Court. 92% of Americans believe in god and religion as against less than 60% in western Europe. US is a country founded "in the name of God" - the christian god - and is ruled by judaeo -christian values. It will continue to be in wild conflicts with countries around the world. How else can you explain Bush pulling off a war in Iraq in the name of fighting terror and unknow WMDs ? and people reelecting him till the dead bodies started returning home in pieces and the sham in Iraq visible.
Its easy to fool religious ( or indoctrinated ones like the Nazis ) people in the name of fictitious enemies , get votes and carry on.
