Immoral Superiority

If moral superiority exists, then immoral superiority must also exist.

The fear of an impending dystopian future has become a dominant thought in my mind, but it is not an irrational fear, nor is it a fleeting panic like the one triggered by superstitions.

This isn’t the type of terror one might feel in response to a horror movie or an isolated event; instead, it’s a cold realization that we are heading toward a reality that, though avoidable, seems increasingly likely—a dystopia where human freedom, dignity, and autonomy are stripped away.

It is better described a persistent dread, a sense of unwanted resolve, which grows stronger as I observe the current state of the world and its trajectory.

When I use our Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and the tenets Christians and Jews share as references, there seem to be so many people absolutely convinced of their righteousness and yet are so terribly wrong.

I know am not alone in feeling this way. Many of us sense that we are teetering on the edge of something dark and oppressive. Even as the perpetrators deny the outcomes of their actions, we are witness to a rising tide of authoritarianism and godlessness, fueled by self-righteousness and a dangerous belief in a moral superiority that simply has no basis.

I guess it could be better described as “immoral superiority” because it goes against traditional American beliefs in foundational principles and the existence of God.

There is a wave of ideological rigidity based on this immoral superiority sweeping across America, and about half of the country seems to have bought into it, lock, stock, and barrel.

This mindset isn’t just divisive—it’s toxic and fatal. It fosters an “us versus them” mentality, which has historically led to the dehumanization of dissenters. We know all too well where this path can lead: “reeducation” camps, work camps, and ultimately, extermination camps. History is rife with examples of societies that have slipped into such brutal repression, and each time, it began with the same kind of self-anointed superiority – Hitler’s Third Reich, Mao’s desire to rid Chinese culture of the “olds” (traditional beliefs), Stalin’s purges and the Gulag are all examples.

What makes this situation particularly terrifying is that the coming dystopia feels so utterly preventable. We can see the warning signs: the increasing polarization, the censorship of opposing viewpoints, the loss of civil liberties in the name of security or justice. And yet, even though these outcomes are foreseeable, we seem powerless to stop the decline. It is not the fear of the unknown that grips me but the fear of a future that I can predict with a fair amount of certainty. This is where the dread sets in.

However, this dread has not paralyzed me; rather, it has driven me to prepare. I understand that when this future arrives, the number of people I will be able to count on will be limited. In times of crisis, society tends to fracture, and the bonds that truly matter are those that tie us to our family, close friends, and those who share our values—our fellow patriots. These are the people who will stand by us when the institutions we have relied on fail or turn against us. And so, I prepare. Not out of paranoia, but out of a rational recognition of what is to come.

I fear for the future of my country, not necessarily because some supernatural force is at work, but because I see the choices we are making, the roads we are traveling, and the forces that are being unleashed. I dread what will happen if we do not correct our course. The rise of ideological extremism and the erosion of civil discourse are not just symptoms of a divided society; they are harbingers of a more dystopian reality. If we continue down this path, we may find ourselves living in a world where freedom and individuality are sacrificed on the altar of conformity and control.

And that, more than anything, is the source of my dread: knowing that this dystopian future is not only possible but entirely avoidable—if only we had the will stand up against the wave of immoral superiority.