Relativism
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Multiculturalism and Tolerance: Radio Q&A: 15 Jul 2012, Question 1
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Question: What's wrong with multiculturalism? Many people think that "multiculturalism" just means being tolerant of people with different cultural practices than your own. Is that right? What is multiculturalism? What are some examples of it? What's wrong with it, if anything?
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Morality and God: Webcast Q&A: 10 Apr 2011, Question 1
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Question: Does morality require God? Many devoutly religious people claim that morality requires God. They say that without a supernatural lawgiver, anything would be morally permissible. Is that right? Are relativism or subjectivism the only alternatives to religious morality?
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Cultural Pride: Webcast Q&A: 30 Jan 2011, Question 6
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Question: Is it wrong to be proud of or obtain your pride from your culture, family and ancestors? Is it correct to have pride in one's culture, family and ancestors? For example in Samoan society a Pe'a is a traditional male Samoan tattoo. According to my friend the pe'a tells him that the wearer has pride in their culture, their family and their ancestors. It is not just a physical marking but an indicator of his/her soul according to him.
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Toleration as a Virtue: Webcast Q&A: 12 Dec 2010, Question 3
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Question: Is toleration (or tolerance) a virtue?
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Cultural Equality: Webcast Q&A: 28 Nov 2010, Question 6
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Question: Are all cultures equal? How can you prohibit or restrict anyone's cultural norms or say they're better or worse than our culture? Is there an objective barometer by which this can be achieved?