The Culture of Morality

An argument that we hear so often is that, “You shouldn’t be so critical of x because y.” Now I am sure, that you have all heard the saying that morality is relative. Yes, obviously every culture has different morals and customs, however why does this mean we can not critique them?

To put this into easier terms to understand, let me give you an example. I say, “Islam is not a religion of peace, there are multiple points in the Quran that say to kill non-believers.” One would most likely argue with me that not all Muslims act this way. I might reply that even those who do not commit terrorism, never fully come out to condemn the actions of extremists. This could bring up an argument of a different culture with different morals, in which some might say, “You can’t judge them on their morals, they believe something different from us.”

This argument given to me, simply says that you can’t criticize a culture you are not a part of. Now, if this were true wouldn’t praise of a particular culture also fall under moral relativism? Using this logic, anyone who defends Islam, is also breaking the code of morality being relative. In Moral Isolationism by Mary Midgley, she explains how someone who argues like this often tries to justify the culture being criticized. This in itself is saying that you are able to understand other cultures and consequently form opinions on them.

However, this argument brings up the question of, what constitutes understanding another culture, or at the very least being able to critique or praise a certain culture. To me, this means to understand the core principles of the culture, and be able to provide decent evidence of these principles.

This is where I have a problem with Nazi and Communist LARPers alike. Do these people really understand the ideology or culture they are advocating for? Or do they just idolize the aesthetics or even just a small portion of the culture? When these people go to rallies, and wave their Nazi or Communist flag, they most likely have no idea what that actually stands for. They have fooled themselves into living a lie. Why does this even matter? Well, it matters because without a true understanding of these principles, these people are living in a fairy tale, if you will.  For myself, this is unacceptable, for I believe that an unexamined life is not worth living. How can you praise or critique a culture that you do not even attempt to understand? Be true to yourself and put forth the effort. If and only if you do this, you may critique, praise, or defend a way of living.

This being said, it is my opinion that a majority of today’s people do not even take the time to examine their own beliefs, let alone learn about the beliefs of others. So, what can you do about it?

The best way to start to understand, is to read everything you can on a subject matter. Start by being able to understand your own culture and ideas, then move on to the culture of others. Read about the people who created societies, and those who ultimately destroyed them. This is a perfect indicator of why people have their beliefs and why they are right or wrong. By doing this, it gives you the ability to take some time, and reflect on not only yourself but other cultures as well. Stop recycling the same old stuff people have been saying for years. Use this knowledge to prove or disprove theories on culture. Blaze your own path of understanding.

Obviously, judging morality of others is not easy work. However, by actively trying it, you can improve yourself and people around you. You can help people understand the failures and successes of certain ways of living. When others begin to understand, they become less ignorant. This may make them upset at first, but that is all part of the process of understanding. There is a certain beauty in it, and only by learning and teaching can you see that.

By all means, once you understand cultures, argue with people about them. Argument provides many things including improving your beliefs and changing the minds of people listening. Relating to the example I gave earlier, by understanding Islam, it gives you the ability to argue about it. In this aspect, knowledge is power. With this power you can accomplish great things. You can ultimately be the judge on morality. People will flock to your ideas, and this is more powerful than anything in the world.

Keep reading, never stop understanding, and become a leader in your community today.

 

 

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The Importance of the 1st Amendment

All around the world, the United States is held in high esteem for being “free”. However, do we ever take a minute to stop and think what that means? There are plenty of countries in the world that are considered free, but what makes us different?

This is where the first amendment comes in. There is a reason it was put first. This amendment lays the groundwork for the rest of, not only our freedoms, but the country itself.

This is how it was for years, until recently. It is becoming more and more evident that our 1st amendment rights are gradually being taken away.

Let’s take a look at the original 1st Amendment, so we can break it down.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

The first part of this amendment is regarding the freedom of religious practice. Although I personally believe the US should legally be a Christian nation, I do agree that no law should prohibit the free exercise of any religion.

The Founding Fathers make various references to God, yet they stop short of converting that faith into a state religion. However, that is beside the point I am trying to make, for it simply isn’t going to happen (at least not in the current state of the country).

Most importantly, this also gives religions the right to protect themselves when they come under attack, and allows them to be critical of other religions. In the current state, it seems as though Christianity is able to be criticized by all other religions, but if Christians turn the table back on those who started it, we are labeled bigots.

This is especially evident with Jews and Muslims. It is a fact that, at this moment in time, there is a bill on its way to the Senate that would effectively criminalize any anti-Jewish speech. Some direct lines from this bill (H.R.672) include:

C) Accusing Jews as a people of being responsible for real or imagined wrongdoing committed by a single Jewish person or group, the State of Israel, or even for acts committed by non-Jews.

(D) Accusing the Jews as a people, or Israel as a state, of inventing or exaggerating the Holocaust.

(E) Accusing Jewish citizens of being more loyal to Israel, or to the alleged priorities of Jews worldwide, than to the interest of their own countries.

This is extremely perplexing to me, seeing as how the ones who established this country, AKA Christians, have no such laws protecting them from any sort of critique. The same thing goes for Muslims. Anything remotely anti-Islam, such as noticing that many Muslims actually support (or at least don’t disavow) terrorism, is immediately labeled Islamophobia. Disobeying either of these unwritten rules can actually ruin your life. You can be fired, kicked out of school, or even arrested.

On to the next portion of the 1st Amendment, regarding the freedom of speech and press. Here is the fun part, and, in my opinion, the most important piece of American law.

Freedom of Speech is by far the most important thing in a Democracy like ours. It is very easy to become ill-informed, or simply not informed at all, in politics. Free speech is the ultimate counter to this. If you want to find a way to take a stand and change the current state of the US, this is the way. You have the ability to shape people’s minds and shine light on topics they have never thought of. Who knows, you could start a chain reaction that begins a movement.

However, like I said earlier in the article, our 1st amendment rights are being taken away from us. It is becoming obvious that the left, many without realizing it, are pushing an anti-free-speech agenda. By automatically labeling anybody who opposes them a Nazi, fascist, or a racist, they are scaring people away from speaking their minds.

While nothing pisses me off more than this bullshit agenda, it all within the confines of the law; which means that you are allowed to verbally fight back.

There is no easy way to do this, since you may lose your job or be kicked out of school for having the wrong opinion. This is why it so very important for young people to get involved with like-minded individuals. You can create a network of support to ensure this can’t happen or at least isn’t as likely. So by all means, actively discuss controversial topics, call out people on using faulty left wing logic, and quite simply use your voice to its full extent.

This brings us to the final portion of the 1st Amendment, the right to peacefully assemble. I am a firm believer in real life activism. It is one of the hardest parts of having far right views.

You may lose friends over outwardly showing these opinions. However, this is the most effective way of showing unity with the people sharing your ideas. By collaborating and connecting with people, you can show a true strength in numbers. The Unite The Right Charlottesville rally was a perfect example, regardless of whether or not you think it succeeded or failed.

One thing is for sure, people started taking the Alt-Right seriously. Imagine how our movement could grow, if people saw us standing shoulder-to-shoulder like that, defending our existence. People take notice when you aren’t just anonymously shitposting online. Meeting people who you can have a face-to-face discussion with, makes it all seem real. Use this to its full extent, tying back into creating a network. When you know the people in real life, it makes it much easier for them to support you.

With all of this being said, the time is now to defend our 1st amendment rights. If you see something you know is wrong, point it out. If we don’t practice these rights, it makes it that much easier for them to take it away from us. Don’t let the Founding Fathers visions for America die in vain.

 

 

If anyone has any questions or comments on the article, the best way to reach me is on twitter @MacTonight_

 

 

 

 

An Honest Look at the Alt-Right

If you are like many people, in America and around the globe, you believe that there is a negative aura around the so called, “Alt-Right”. You may believe we are all in the Ku Klux Klan, evil racists, or Neo-Nazis. The media will show you the images of those men in wizard robes and the ones carrying a Nazi flag. However, you are seeing 0.1% of the Alt-Right. I will come right out and say it, I, along with a majority of the Alt-Right, disapprove of these people. I not only see them as somewhat dumb, but also destructive. They know what they are doing is hurting public image and they continue to do it. Racism and hate are not what we are about at all. In fact, quite the opposite is true.

The Alt-Right is not about hating other races or anything along those lines. To me it is about recognizing that all races are different. It is to acknowledge that race is a real thing that differentiates different peoples. The Alt-Right is simply an advocate for the white race. Just as the Hotep movement and the NAACP is for the black race, UnidosUS is for Latinos, and yes… Zionism is for the Jews. If you look at all these groups I just mentioned, it can be assumed that there are a minority of people in those groups that may be extreme and evil, right? The same goes for the Alt-Right.

I’m hoping this isn’t hard for some to believe, but I am, in fact, just a normal guy. I’m a senior in high school, I have a lot of friends and I’m involved in various school positivity clubs. My friends are very diverse in ideas, and I, indeed, have a few friends who aren’t white. I don’t hold it against them that their opinions differ from mine, or let it take away from the fact that they are good people at heart. Even if we argue or debate topics, that doesn’t mean I hate them. This is important on all levels of social interaction. Open debate and the welcoming of diverse ideas is one of the founding principles of the United States. Just because my ideology may not fit into the normal realm of US politics, doesn’t mean that my group shouldn’t have a platform to speak our minds, without fear of backlash.

Now, what might separate the ideas of myself and the ideas of other advocacy groups? We believe that to preserve this beautiful diverse culture that everyone has, we keep them somewhat removed from each other. Now the magnitude on this is debatable, whether it is separating by cultural communities, balkanized states, or separate countries all together. I know this is not the pro-multiculutural society that we live in today, but in my personal opinion, it can decrease a lot of tension between groups of people. This tribalistic tendency is only natural. Rather than forcing different races to intermingle and fight, why not let nature sort it out?

If anyone reading this can take anything from this article, it is this. The Alt-Right recognizes a difference in race. This being said, our goal is to advocate and preserve our race. Though our individual ideas may differ on how to do this, our goal is the same. If we are not able to complete this goal, it may mean the eventual destruction of the White race. I’m hoping that I was able to shine some light on our ideas and show that we aren’t as far fetched as people make us out to be.  Rather than automatically berating and hating us, next time, hear us out. Instead of beating each other senseless in the street, maybe we could have a real discussion.

 

If anyone has any questions or comments on the article, the best way to reach me is on twitter @MacTonight_

 

How I found the Far-Right…. Or rather, how it found me.

Imagine this, I’m a young man of the age of 16, for the most part apolitical. When I did discuss politics I took a somewhat neo-conservative view on things. I used to be very into gaming, just loved the thrill of it. One day a friend of mine brought up how it was questionable that Battlefield 1 was adding things and people that made absolutely no historical sense. At first, I told him, “Who the fuck cares? It’s just a game who will take it as historical fact?” Over the course of the next few weeks, he showed me more and more examples of history being revised. It started to show a pattern that these revisions were being done to push an agenda. This agenda was not based on fact, reason, or history. It is pushed on to ignorant people, to give them a false sense of historical fact, create the illusion that diversity is power, and make it seem like multiculturalism has always been a part of European history.

Naturally, all this information was rough on me. I started noticing things every single day, that held these same principles. It was as if my third eye was finally open. I started to realize that not only was history being revised, but Western culture, architecture, and people, were systematically being destroyed.

During this period of my transformation from normism to a defender of the West, I took up a sort of Civic Nationalism approach to politics. This was all happening around election time. I believed that if someone could adapt to American ideals, then they could, in turn, become an American citizen. I was listening to a lot of Mike Cernovich at the time (I know), which gives you some insight into my way of thinking. I should mention, this friend of mine, has been slowly nudging me further and further right over the course of a year, and after the election, this was especially true.

Somewhere along this timeline, my friend introduced me to people like Richard Spencer, Mike Enoch, and Jared Taylor. I was skeptical of these people at first. I mean, I had always been a little biased towards race, but I never took it as far as basing my ideology on it. I really don’t know how it happened, but all I can say is that it didn’t take long before I was hooked to the idea of the Alt-Right. The sense of truly making a difference in the world encompassed me. I can honestly say that this was the best thing that has happened to me. The movement has made me more religious, more caring, and more knowledgeable about the world around me. It has made me realize what is propaganda, lies, and fallacy. In this regard, it has made me a philosopher (Self Proclaimed). I have been able to use logic and reason to create my own ideas. I can notice a bad argument almost instantly. No longer am I the ignorant child I once was, instead I use my ignorance as a drive for knowledge.

Even though the past 2 years has drastically changed me, I am not content with the 18 year old young man I am today. I will keep expanding my knowledge, growing, becoming stronger, and continue to become wiser. It is by no means easy to take on this task. It takes more self reflection and learning than may be comfortable for the average person. However, if you have the will, you can make a change worth happening. Not some progressive, HOORAY change, but a real one. One that impacts our future. Keep reading, keep learning, keep questioning, and keep lifting. Never give up, because the world as we know it, quite literally depends on us.

 

If you have any questions about my experience, any general questions, or need advice, don’t hesitate to get a hold of me on Twitter @MacTonight_ I will always answer within a few hours.