Examples Of Ethical Relativism

Ethical relativism is a moral belief that what may be deemed acceptable by “one person or group,” is not necessarily acceptable nor applicable by or for another. Thus, according to this viewpoint morals are based upon individual or cultural philosophies of life. Consequently, relativism expels moral absolutes, beings morality is “a matter of personal taste or preference.” In this forum I am to determine whether I agree or disagree with this viewpoint, I disagree.
To approve of this mindset, I would have to discredit the sacrificial death of my Savior. Should morals be based on personal preference, Christ’ death was unnecessary, because “man is the measure of all things,” therefore, what need would one have for salvation. If relativism is
Thus, each cultures beliefs are correct for them, none is superior or more accurate than the other, they are merely culturally subjective. For instance, throughout the world there are various countries that practice female genital cutting, such as Egypt, although some do not even “remember how it originated” FGC is so deeply implanted into certain cultures, that the lack of originality has no impact on whether or not the practice continues. For those living in Arabic communities, this is a practice of “tahara, which translates as purification,” in other communities it is considered “sunna” which “means tradition,” one of which “the Prophet Mohammed engaged in.” In this circumstance, one who supports relativism would agree that for these countries this practice is right, despite the “common complications,” such as “shock, bleeding,” and “infection.” It is clear to some, such as myself, who hold to a Biblical Worldview that such mutilation is inhumane, nevertheless, according to this mindset, I have no right to disagree with this practice, as it is culturally