The idea of general truths that apply to all of society formerly had wide endorsement in America. The Declaration of Independence speaks of self-evident truths and goes on to list the basic rights God has given man. One can legitimately question whether American society today still adheres to an unalterable body of truth. The onset of evolutionary philosophy and the pragmatism to which it has given birth has led us to think more in terms of expediency than principle.
People sacrifice principles to that which is less troublesome.
Standing on principle can be wearying when no one else seems to care or understand what you are doing. Yet God calls Christians to make His principles the foundation of all they say and do. Christians get in trouble when they conform to the world's thinking and allow principles to slide. These principles can come only from the Christians, from those who base all decisions upon Biblical truth. A recognition of the uniqueness and purpose of each individual should be a requisite for civil government.