Western values and us
THIS is apropos Irfan Hussain`s article `Morality and atheism in an uncertain world` (Feb 17), wherein the learned columnist laments the decline in the West of the marriage institution, sexual promiscuity, and lack of belief in a supreme being. In spite of that, he points out that most corrupt countries happen to be Muslim, while in contrast Sweden and Singapore are the least corrupt countries in the world. He says Pakistanis are fond of criticising western materialism and boasting of their supposed spirituality without any evidence of practising `spirituality` in their behaviour. The West changed the modern world. The West`s gifts include a gentler standard of behaviour towards the weak, justice, the intellectual rigour of science and its fruits in travel and better healthcare. Modernisation and industrialisation have become worldwide as they enhance the people`s standard of living. All other cultures have been attempting to catch up with the West in wealth and modernity an