How amorality thrives on college campuses – Washington Times
[The article opens describing a short story, “The Lottery,” that involves human sacrifice for the purpose of ensuring good harvests.]
When Ms. Haugaard pressed them for more of their thoughts, she was appalled to discover that not one student in the class was willing to say the practice of human sacrifice was morally wrong!
She describes one interaction with a student, whom she calls Beth:“‘Are you asking me if I believe in human sacrifice?’ Beth responded thoughtfully, as though seriously considering all aspects of the question.
‘Well, yes,’ I managed to say. ‘Do you think that the author approved or disapproved of this ritual?’“I was stunned: This was the [young] woman who wrote so passionately of saving the whales, of concern for the rain forests, of her rescue and tender care of a stray dog. ‘I really don’t know,’ said Beth; ‘If it was a religion of long standing, [who are we to judge]?’” more…
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