I was not sure how to respond to your post about the age of cynicism. I was an evangelical christian in highschool and after reflection left that group. These days I am a buddhist and have a radically different experience of our current age. I see the resurgence of evangelical christians whom seem so sure that they have God’s rulebook and judge others to be a much more driving force then the cynic. They often seem to be more pharisees then followers of Jesus. As to the root of morality it is part of democracy that we each contribute our vote on that matter. I don’t see how the bold cynic is the true American Idol. People do seem to enjoy vicarious judgement of others. Perhaps you can elaborate on what you meant. Most of the critics I see are not cynical but full of anger. Perhaps you are speaking of some hidden group of media moguls who look for ratings and profit rather then content. I am not sure.

In any case I found your post and thought you approachable. The best to you and yours.

-Mark