Reflecting on the Loss of Moral Shame in Modern Culture

In a recent reflection, the author examines a growing cultural trend where individuals increasingly celebrate or justify acts of violence and evil. Drawing on observations from law professor Glenn Reynolds, the author notes that people are becoming less inhibited about expressing views that were previously considered socially unacceptable. The piece highlights several public instances, including the idolization of suspects in high-profile murders and the justification of violence against corporate figures, as evidence that societal boundaries regarding the value of human life are becoming increasingly negotiable.

The author connects these contemporary events to long-standing warnings from pro-life advocates, who argued that the devaluation of life before birth would eventually erode moral protections for life after birth. By citing academic arguments and recent legal outcomes, the author suggests that society has reached a point where moral shame is disappearing. The reflection serves as a call for believers to consider the spiritual and ethical implications of a culture that no longer blushes at the celebration of harm, urging a return to a firm moral foundation regarding the sanctity of human life.