History shows that whoever utters the phrase ‘be on the right side of history’ often ends up eating their words. The phrase is frequently used in connection with the rapid transition away from fossil fuels, supporting the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, and in condemning the Christian Church’s long-held views on homosexuality and abortion.
Contrary to popular intuition, the more something is widely accepted, the more one ought to be concerned about its virtue.
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