Letter XIII - Subjectivity and Relativism

My Dear Rottmouth, We now address ideas that are tools at our disposal—moral relativism and the promotion of subjective truth. These concepts are crucial in our efforts to keep the Enemy at bay and ensure that your patients remain mired in confusion and self-deception.

Moral relativism, Rottmouth, is the belief that there are no absolute truths or universal moral standards. This notion is a powerful weapon because it undermines the very foundation of the Enemy's teachings, which are rooted in objective truth and unchanging moral laws. By convincing your patients that all morals are subjective and dependent on individual or cultural perspectives, we erode their ability to discern right from wrong.

Encourage your patients to embrace the idea that morality is a personal choice, tailored to fit their desires and circumstances. Promote the belief that what is right for one person may not be right for another and that each individual has the authority to define their own moral code. This creates fertile ground for self-justification and rationalization, allowing them to engage in behavior that aligns with our goals while dismissing any feelings of guilt or wrongdoing.

Subjective truth is the companion to moral relativism. It is the belief that truth is not objective or fixed but is instead determined by individual perspectives and experiences. By fostering this mindset, you can ensure that your patients reject any notion of absolute truth and, most importantly, the Enemy's teachings. Encourage them to believe that truth is fluid and malleable, shaped by their personal beliefs and feelings.

The beauty of subjective truth lies in its inherent flexibility. Your patients can mold their perception of reality to fit their desires, avoiding the discomfort of confronting inconvenient facts or moral absolutes. This makes them more susceptible to our influence, as they become increasingly detached from the Enemy's guiding principles and more reliant on their subjective interpretations.

Promote the idea that questioning and skepticism are virtuous pursuits. Encourage your patients to doubt everything, especially the Enemy's teachings and the existence of absolute moral standards. Present moral and spiritual relativism as enlightened, progressive stances, positioning those who adhere to absolute truths as archaic and intolerant.

To further entrench these beliefs, use popular culture, media, and education. These avenues are ripe for spreading the gospel of moral relativism and subjective truth. Highlight narratives that celebrate individualism and personal freedom, where characters reject traditional moral constraints in favor of self-defined paths. The more your patients consume these messages, the more normalized and appealing they will find these concepts.

Moreover, use the language of tolerance and acceptance to your advantage. Convince your patients that accepting all perspectives as equally valid is a mark of true enlightenment and moral superiority. This will not only deepen their commitment to relativism but also create a hostile environment for any dissenting views, particularly those aligned with the Enemy's teachings.

In promoting moral relativism and subjective truth, you also foster a sense of isolation and fragmentation. Without a shared understanding of truth and morality, communities and relationships weaken. Individuals become isolated in their own subjective worlds, less able to connect meaningfully with others and more prone to conflict and misunderstanding.

Remember, Rottmouth, our ultimate goal is to create a world where the Enemy's voice is drowned out by the cacophony of individual perspectives and relative moralities. By ensuring that your patients embrace these concepts, you keep them ensnared in a web of confusion and self-deception, far removed from the clarity and truth offered by the Enemy.

In our next correspondence, we will discuss how to further reinforce these beliefs and ideas and prevent your patients from ever seeking the absolute truths that could lead them away from our influence.

Your affectionate uncle,

Wormwood