If Morality Falls Behind Progress Author: Gouya Roshan

If Morality Falls Behind Progress


I believe in the four sacred scriptures: the Psalms, the Torah, the Gospel, and the Holy Qur’an. I believe these divine books were revealed to guide humanity, and that God's prophets were never rivals to one another. Rather, each served as a guide for the people of his own time. Their message was one of morality, responsibility, and truth.

For this reason, I do not judge people by their religion or ethnicity. Across all faiths, our shared humanity stands above every division. Genuine faith brings us closer to justice, compassion, and accountability.

What concerns me most, however, is not the differences among people, but the transformation of values that has become increasingly common in many modern societies. At times, I feel that moral boundaries once regarded as essential to family, dignity, and personal responsibility have gradually been set aside. Even more troubling is that abandoning these values is sometimes presented as a sign of progress.

I believe that freedom without responsibility can distance people from the true meaning of life. A healthy society requires far more than technology, economic growth, and material advancement. It also needs enduring values that protect the human spirit from within.

My concern is not unique. Diversity is a natural part of human existence. My pain begins when people feel that their values no longer have a place in the society around them—when morality is dismissed as backwardness, and defending dignity and responsibility is treated as something outdated or insignificant.

My greatest concern is for the next generation. They are growing up in a world where they are confronted with conflicting messages every day. My question is simple: Upon what foundation will their future be built? Can a society that measures everything solely by individual desire and capability preserve peace, family, and a meaningful sense of life?

Perhaps this is why some people consider leaving their homeland. Not because they hate others, nor because they are hostile toward society, but because they have grown weary of living in an environment where they feel a widening gap between their deepest convictions and the world around them.

Migration is not always an act of escape. Sometimes it is the search for a place where one can live in greater peace without being forced to abandon one's beliefs and principles.

Today, more than ever, we must ask ourselves: What are we leaving behind for the next generation? Merely freedom of choice and superficial progress? An immature culture? Or a moral foundation that can guide them through life?

Because the future of our children and grandchildren will be shaped not only by what we choose to give them, but also by what we choose to withhold from them.

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