Originally posted by seer
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...if I believe X is moral, you believe X is immoral, and society has moved to a majority position favoring X, then I and society will see society as "moving forward," and you will see society as "moving backwards."
...if I believe X is moral, and you and society both believe X is immoral and that position is gaining ground, then I will see society as "moving backwards" and you and society will see society as "moving forwards."
This seems fairly simple to me. I'm not sure why it is a source of confusion.
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