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What are the values driving American society?
Where do our values come from anymore?
As Americans, we share similar experiences from culture, society, and geography in some measure. Many of us have been here for generations and have a historical connection as well. Even going back to where we came from before we came to America.
Most of us can talk about similar movies, television shows, music, sports, and historical events that shaped our lives.
The Holy Bible used to create the majority of the values in America, yet now I would say the majority of the values come from social media.
Social media has replaced the Holy Bible when it comes to creating the values of American society.
Even the mainstream values before the smartphone and social media on the internet were much better than what we have now.
When we watched a sitcom, a movie, or listened to a song, we learned values such as:
- being honest
- caring for family and friends
- being a productive member of a community
- helping someone in need
- staying true to our marriage partner and friends
- doing the right thing
- having integrity
