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Catholic 101: Moral Relativism

April 24, 2013 By Jenna 9 Comments

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Pope Benedict XVI said, “Relativism, which considers all opinions true even if they are contradictory, is the greatest problem for our time.”

On this same subject, Matthew Kelly explains that relativists believe that if something cannot be scientifically verified, it is subject to relativism. But, as Catholics, we are called to challenge this idea.

Relativism is often disguised in our society as being open-minded and tolerant

Relativism is often disguised in our society as being open-minded and tolerant, but there are many instances in life where it is good to be closed-minded and intolerant.

Kelly continues this idea by saying that relativists say we cannot impose our morality on others, but we do this each and every day. Can you think of an instance where this happens?

If you saw someone beating a child?
If you watched a drunk woman climbing behind the driver’s seat?
If you heard a man verbally abusing his girlfriend?

Challenge the idea of moral relativism. There is a right and a wrong in many situations, despite what society tells you. Believing this is called “standing up for what is right”.

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  1. Lauren says

    April 24, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    love this series Jenna! And I love that they’re nice, shortish posts that are easy to digest. Well done!

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    • Jenna says

      April 24, 2013 at 11:42 pm

      Thanks, Lauren!

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    April 25, 2013 at 10:28 am

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    I am brand spankin’ new to your blog and I am LOVING it!

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    • Jenna says

      April 25, 2013 at 1:39 pm

      I’m so glad to hear it, Tina! Welcome and thank you :)

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  3. YUMMommy says

    May 4, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    I agree that believing is about standing up for what’s right. So many times we turn a blind eye to things that we shouldn’t in the name of not judging or not wanting to be in someone’s business. At the end of the day, I think that if more people stopped being tolerant of so much negativity we could see not only our homes but our communities and even the world change into better places! Great post!

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    • Jenna says

      May 5, 2013 at 5:03 pm

      I totally agree, and that was so well put :) Thank you for stopping by and sharing!

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    June 12, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    Jenna, I just discovered this series- what a fantastic idea! I love how you are tackling major topics in short snippets that are both well-explained and easy to understand. You present and clarify beautifully and at the same time it leaves the reader asking more questions, seeking more truth. Great job, dear, keep it up!

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    • Jenna says

      June 13, 2013 at 12:07 pm

      I’m so glad you found it to be worthwhile :) Thank you! If you ever want to write for it, please let me know!

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