Its easy to host repeat telecasts of arguements for and against the philosophy of relativism. The re-inventing of this wheel is perhaps one of the more interesting, and thus exciting thing that amatuers and seasoned debaters alike, enjoy tackling. I take the latter stand, mostly due to my belief in a God that commands authority over all in terms of how the other entities he created would behave. Likewise, the laws that run the world (as observed through the lens of science, to the lens of history) would have to rely on the designer's desries. And such also includes the laws of human actions unto each other.

A refutation I heard of relativism basically cites that the philosophy is a paradox as when it is approached by itself, the very nature of it is contridicted. I.e. If 'There are no absolutes', the statement, when considered relativistically cannot be an absolute. But anyway, I don't really intend to get into this topic of why relativism is true or why it is not true. Instead, I'll talk about one reason why people resort to relativism. I suggest, that sometimes philosophies are followed not because of humans rationally reasoning that it is a truth. Rather, they can be choosen when it seems nice and warm to sit on, especially when theres no obligations for one to follow nor any consequences there appear to be.

We can parallel this with the 'flatness' of the world today, as proposed by some author whose name I've forgot (lol) He determines it by the mass of information and limitless content and connectivity we may purchase from the limitless sources and indications. Because of this variety and colour, we face a overwhelming degree of choices and sub-choices, each bearing their own set of pros and cons. However, each of these choices are not necessary all of equal quality - before we argue the necessity of relativity here, let me affirm that I am refering to quality by the most practical perspective and am not against the erm, idealistic(?) claim of 'preference-determines-best-for-the-oneself' - I speak of quality in terms of the nature of the choice, say its strength, its implications, its truth. And as the internet's mass of information blinds us from the usage of books, there becomes lesser and lesser assurance of that quality. Generally, anyone from anywhere can make themselves heard from tools like blogs. Anyone from anywhere can set up a point of creativity that can be viewed from anyone, from anywhere. As compared to the publisher's hand in the construction of books, the harsh quality control that writings have to go through, and the years and years and revision a piece has face editing - the quality has somewhat vanished. The very fact that I can type this crap here with no one caring proves it.

Likewise, the ideas about life and the big questions that concern exisitance have too, faded away into the big multitude of 'choices'. Yes, anyone from anywhere can make a idea. Anyone from anywhere can recive that idea. Lets add structure and officialtiy. Lets add systems and rituals. Lets add significances and concepts. Boom. Life theory #15432915 at your service, specially and uniquely mine - taken from all the great religions of the world 'cause I really think them all are cools and borrowed from #13532 and #36164 because their concepts were rather interesting, but I did my own designing and editing, and this is what I think. What? Narrow minded idiot! Shut up and respect my views please. Because everyone deserves a right to have their own view and preference and I the right for my own way! So life started my way, and life works my way, soley because its my way. I can hear your way and stuff, but for all I care, thats yours. --- If, fellow readers, you haven't discovered the problem with this yet: (-_-) Many choices and the ablity and allowance to make and create choices do not equate to that choice having quality and more importantly, being true. And yes, I was being sarcastic.

Romans 2:1-4
1You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2Now we know that God's judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God's judgment? 4Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness leads you toward repentance?

Perhaps, one reason for the assumption that one can escape punishment from God is because God has not punished one - one did not feel that judgement and thus don't feel the severity of their sin. They think its okay, because nothing happened.



To see a world in a grain of sand
And a heaven in a wild flower,
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand
And eternity in an hour.
-- frm Auguries of Innocence, William Blake

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