Western democracies are losing their moral compass from "summary" of The Death of the West by Patrick J. Buchanan
In the West, the moral foundations upon which our societies were built are eroding. Traditional values like faith, family, and community are being cast aside in favor of a more individualistic and materialistic mindset. The result is a society adrift, lacking a moral compass to guide its actions and decisions. The decline of religion, once a cornerstone of Western civilization, has left a void that is being filled with secularism and moral relativism. Without a belief in a higher power or a set of absolute truths, people are left to determine their own moral standards, leading to a society where anything goes. The breakdown of the family unit is another contributing factor to the loss of moral direction in the West. Divorce rates are skyrocketing, and more children are being raised in single-parent households than ever before. Without the stability and guidance that a strong family unit provides, young people are left to navigate a complex world on their own, often falling prey to negative influences and destructive...
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