The Enlightenment and the Belief in Progress

Do you believe in Progress? Is the world getting better? Explain.

 

Progress is moving forward toward a destination. To ask a question about if I believe in Progress is a massive question that encompasses a lot of subjects. Progress in its broadest definition of moving forward toward a destination is someone I do uphold. We as intelligent humans are not meant to just stay stagnant in the present level of achievement, knowledge, or endeavors. We are definitely destined to keep pushing forward conquering and making this world a better place. This type of progress I most certainly believe in. Now there is an important question about what direction are we headed? One type of Progress that I certainly don’t believe in would be the current transcending social culture away from a religious oriented moralistic society. It pains me to see this “progress” that is carrying us away from Godly principles.

   Not all Progress is headed for destruction; I do believe that the world is getting gradually better as it is passed on to each new generation. When we examine what the past was like and how there was a lack of knowledge, medical care, technology, civil right, civil liberties, etc. that overall contributed to a harder life. With the progress we have made up to this moment and what we will continue to accomplish is exciting and comforting to know that the next generation will be able to inherit an earth that is better than the one we got.