Generations Quote by Francis Schaeffer
“People drift from generation to generation, and the morally unthinkable becomes thinkable as the years move on.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The God Who Is There, Francis Schaeffer, 1975
Moral standards shift over time, making formerly unacceptable ideas seem normal.
In simple terms: Moral standards change with generations.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions, seek timeless principles.
Themes
ethics
culture
change
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- media consumption
- family upbringing
- education curricula
Key Concepts
relativism
norms
historical context
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish lasting values from fleeting trends?
- What safeguards can preserve core ethics?
A Different Perspective
Historical context can obscure underlying truths.
