Part 12/16:
The Role of Morality, Religion, and Cultural Decay
One of the core issues highlighted is the erosion of morality rooted in religious belief. Democracy and civil society depend on a shared moral foundation, which historically was grounded in divine principles. Today, this anchor is fraying, leading to a culture that celebrates violence, death, and nihilism. The phenomenon of Halloween becoming overtly ghoulish exemplifies society's embrace of morbidity—an "ugly and sinister" celebration of torment, which reflects a broader spiritual emptiness.