The advocates of absolutes have begun to foment change in America. New signs of dogmatism bubble up at all levels in our nation. As dogmatism ascends, compassion and tolerance decline.
Arsonists hide in shrubs on church properties by night.
Issues are either black or white. Points of view are either right or wrong. Levels of complexity behind any socio-political problem are ignored. There is little or no tolerance for an opposing view. Different opinions are mocked and shunned.