Recently someone heard me express concerns about recent “domestic partner” legistlation in various states and asked me what “was I afraid of” concerning a loosening of our sociopolitical definition of family. I was indirectly accused of homophobia and intolerance. My “enlightened” friend told me to step out of the “Dark Ages” and accept “progress”.

What is a “family”?

The presence of thousands of religious zealots who work for the demise of the Israel, the USA and the West is a cause for more than hand-wringing concern. On the extreme left, residual historical guilt prompts the delusion that negotiation will bring peace, if we are patient, kind and financially generous. On the right, calls for more military action or sealing the borders find a home in hearts angry that such “barbarians” would be tolerated even for a moment.

For nearly a generation, “post-modern” has come to describe a mind-set, a world-view that captures the hearts of the generations after the Boomers. “post-mod” is a catch-all for a range of ideas, feelings and movements for the under 40 crowds.

Title: “Social Morality: Three Questions”