Calendars Don‘t Determine Morality

The solution is not to privilege the past but to avoid privileging the present.

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Think about how often you read statements like: “It’s 2023, how are we still having this discussion?” or “Those ideas don’t belong in the 21st century.” It’s probably something you hear on a regular basis.

On the surface, that may seem like a compelling and logical case against certain beliefs. But replace the years or c…