Traditional moral

Peter Singer and Richard Dawkins argue that we should govern our lives through moral philosophy rather than returning to traditional religious values. They emphasize the importance of evolving beyond these values and suggest that moral and ethical principles should be intelligently designed rather than derived from ancient texts like the Old Testament or Quran 1.

Brink Lindsey, in discussion with Russ Roberts, highlights that traditional moralities, developed in agrarian eras, were often absolutist and confined individual choices. With changing material conditions, there has been a cultural shift advocating for self-assertion and broader choices, evident in movements like civil rights and feminism, which pushed against traditional limits 2.

Ben Shapiro discusses the moral divide in America, noting that while both Republicans and Democrats rate U.S. moral values as poor, they do so for different reasons. He explains that traditional Judeo-Christian values are seen as oppressive by some, while others see the need for these values to provide boundaries and moral guidance for children 3. Additionally, he stresses the decline of traditional religion across various faiths and its impact on societal cohesion and trust in institutions 4.