Although we share compassion, there is much disagreement on how to solve these concerns. All have historical roots. World views of Traditionalist are faith based and include many people who identify themselves as the religious right. The Traditionalist group is declining rapidly. Their view emerged with the industrial revolution and became the dominant paradigm early in this century, but is now leveling off.
Modernists believe that progress and the good life are defined by increasing material wealth.
They recognize that there are problems facing society, but believe they can be fixed by adjusting the present system. Note that our contemporary political, business, media and religious leaders share this view. The Cultural Creative group began to emerge and grow rapidly in the 1970s. This crowd believes society faces significant problems and needs to reinvent its culture, institutions and practices to solve them. They want to provide a future for our children.