Relativism

The notion that nothing is ever concrete - everything depends on the perspective of the viewer is a load of crap. While it's true that many things in life can be differently interpreted by others, relativists (though perhaps not all of them) believe that everything holds a different value depending on how the person in question is looking at it. For example, religion is viewed as useful and helpful in providing purpose in one's life by the religious, obviously, and the weak-willed. How do I view religion? Completely worthless, the cancer of society.

Yes, in this case, a relativist's point of view is correct. But there are solid, established fact that are indisputable. I personally believe that religion is worthless and causing the slow decay of society with its suppression of intellectualism and self-expression, and I also personally believe that it's also an undeniable fact. The religious will counter my argument claiming it provides purpose, structure, and comfort, but that dances around the issue. You can't deny that the key tactic of religion is to quell any opposing view points.

Before this brief tangent devolves any further, I would just like to state my one and only point. The purpose of relativism is only to straddle the fence, satisfy both sides without stepping over to one side. Of course, I am only speaking of the most serious case - a total relativist will never have an opinion on anything. I can understand that it's all relative, but there are things that need to be considered, and you must take a side. Dodging the issue satisfies everyone and everyone's you're friend, but you need opinions. Pick a side. Join the Dark Side. We have cocaine and tacos.