Traditional values are being eroded from "summary" of The Death of the West by Patrick J. Buchanan
The erosion of traditional values is a phenomenon that is sweeping across the Western world like a raging wildfire. Everywhere we look, we see the pillars of our society being torn down and replaced with a new set of values that are foreign to us. Our once proud heritage, built on the solid foundation of family, faith, and community, is being chipped away piece by piece. The sanctity of marriage is under attack, with divorce rates skyrocketing and the very definition of marriage being redefined before our very eyes. The bonds of family are weakening, as more and more children are born out of wedlock and raised in broken homes. The concept of personal responsibility is being eroded, as victimhood and entitlement are celebrated and rewarded. Our faith, which has long been a guiding light for our civilization, is now mocked and scorned by the cultural elite. Traditional morality is seen as outdated and oppressive, while hedonism and self-indulgence are glorified. The sense of community that once held us t...
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