ARE WE SURE THAT ALL CULTURES ARE EQUAL?

I had decided to retire from bloggersphere, but I have an itch that needs to be scratched and I think blogging is the only answer. Many institutions of higher learning advocate that all cultures are right for those within those cultures. Truth about right and wrong is determined by those within a culture and not by those of a different culture. Some will go so far as to suggest that what Hitler did was right from Germany's perspective and who are we as non-Germans do condemn what happened. These same professors and institutions will condemn America for standing in judgment of other nations and their behavior. Who are we to condemn Castro or Hugo Chavez? The only culture or government that America can rightfully criticize is our own. This is one of the reasons that our institutions produce so many "hate America" students. Many of those graduating from these institutions are gaining increasing power in America. Those who hate America love France and other European governments and cultures.

My blog is generated by an event that occurred in Phoenix, Arizona this week. An 8 year old girl was raped by 4 boys, ages 9-14. When the 8 yr. old girl was returned to her father, he said he didn't want her. Police sergeant, Andy Hill, explained that the parents of the 8 yr. old were from Liberia and that in Liberia, a rape victim is viewed as responsible for what happens to her and that the rape is viewed as bringing shame on the family name. As Americans should we say, "who are we to criticize their culture?". If the Liberians accept it as right for them, then we are in no position to critize their values, after all, values have no authority beyond cultural endorsement. Then why do those who argue such, express so much hostility toward slavery. As long as a culture prefers slavery, why is slavery o.k.? Surely such examples as slavery and an 8 yr. old rape victim being rejected by her parents are enough to demonstrate that some things are right everywhere, all the time and with everyone. Some cultures are morally inferior to others. America is not perfect and we deserve some of the cricism that comes from Muslim countries who accuse of corruption and immorality as evidenced by hollywood and our tolerance of evil. Yet I believe that most women and christians would prefer America to the intolerance of the Islamic societies who sit in judgment of us.

Pray for sanity and common sense to return to higher education and those in positions of influence over government and society.