The Myth of “Traditional” Values

About this episode

This episode explores the concept of 'traditional values' and critiques its use as a political weapon rather than a moral guide.

You’ve heard it repeated by nonaffirming Christians and right-wing politicians: “traditional values.” But listen closely — and notice what’s missing. Honesty. Fidelity. Compassion. Justice. Kindness. So what are “traditional values,” really? Whose tradition are we talking about? From which era? From which culture? From which Bible — and whose Christianity? In this episode, we expose the myth of “traditional values,” how the phrase became a political weapon instead of a moral compass, and wh...

People in this episode

Hosts: Susan Cottrell, Rob Cottrell

Topics covered

• traditional values
• political weapon
• Christianity
• morality
• compassion
• justice

Keywords

• traditional values
• Christianity
• politics
• morality
• compassion
• justice
• culture

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Organizations: FreedHearts

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