Traditional Values

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Traditional values in recent history

In the late 1700s some people wanted democratic rule. Conservative elements of the church pointed to the Bible and said it proved that the king ruled by God's will.

In the mid 1800s some people wanted to end slavery. Conservative elements of the church pointed to the Bible and said it proved that God approved of slavery.

In the early 1900s some people wanted to give women the vote. Conservative elements of the church pointed to the Bible and said it proved that God made women inferior to men.

In the mid 1900s some people wanted to end segregation. Conservative elements of the church pointed to the Bible and said it proved God wanted to keep the races separate.

When you look back at how your parents and grandparents dealt with these things, are you ashamed or proud?

Now some people want to allow gays to marry. Conservative elements of the church are pointing to the Bible and saying it proves God hates homosexuality.

When your children and grandchildren look back at how you deal with this, will they be ashamed or proud?

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Religious Change and past Religious Conflicts A long list of things "Traditional values" conservatives have opposed. Did you know they used to oppose vaccination, claiming it was satanic?

(Note that the section on Flat-Earth is incorrect, read _The Discoverers_ by Daniel J Boorstin, Chapters 13 and 14 for the full story of medieval Geography.)

Are Public Libraries Public Blessings? -1889 article argues that public libraries are an assault on Moral Values.