the western civilization is in chaos, so-called universal human rights are ditched, multiculturalism is banned, borders are closed while discriminatory laws are enacted. it started off with probably a "naive" (?) perception of humankind, a universal brotherhood and sisterhood. such naivety once existed in the embrace of communism, followed by the witnessing of its decline. these ultra right moves are not going to stop. the pandora's box is now opened. sooner or later other values once upheld and defended to death will be re-examined. indeed the traditional Christian faith which formed the cornerstone of western civilization has already been questioned and relegated and even suppressed to varying degrees. what other stones cannot be overturned? looks like the western world is going down a slippery slope. on the other hand, perhaps the asian values are on the rise, which seem more pragmatic, more middle of the road, and in that sense more embracing of harmony among peoples of all faiths.
paradoxically, atheist communist China has seen a more rapid growth in religions (including Christianity) (albeit under the auspices of State control), and capitalism practiced along with the embrace of globalization and free trade (albeit in the name of the "early stage of socialism" 社會主義初階). as the wise Chinese saying goes: 物極必反 as well as 中庸之道 ?
on the other hand, the ultra right (as well as populist) parties' call for the closure of mosques and the ban on Koran, etc. requires a re-write of their constitutions to curtail freedom of speech and freedom of religion !
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