Exploring Moral Relativism: Free to Be You and Me?
- Eliana Grace
- Sep 4
- 7 min read
Sometime this week, while listening to a podcast (I’m not sure which one), I heard someone say:
“Free to be you and me… except if you are Christian.”
At first, I thought, “So true.” But as I reflected, it clicked: this isn’t just a commentary on modern politics — it’s a key mantra not only of the woke left but also of the New Age movement.
I don’t usually write political blogs, but the idea stuck with me because it captures a worldview many people have blindly accepted. That worldview is known as moral relativism. Let’s break it down and explore it.
What is Moral Relativism, Anyway?
Moral relativism is the belief that morality is not absolute or universal; instead, it depends on culture, society, historical context, or individual preference.
Here are some modern examples:
Stealing: If someone is poor, taking food or small items isn’t wrong — they need it more than others.
Immigration: It’s okay to break immigration laws if it’s for survival or a better life.
Abortion: It’s my body and my choice; what’s right for me may not be right for you.
Sexuality: Sexual morality depends on personal preference, cultural acceptance, or consent.
Laws in General: Morality is determined by culture, history, or majority opinion. This includes religious laws such as Sharia, which define morality based on cultural or religious context.
Gender: Gender is fluid, self-defined, or purely a social construct. One’s feelings define truth.
Cheating: If it helps your side win, it’s acceptable.
Even in right-wing politics, moral relativism appears:
Make America Great Again: If it benefits America, it is considered good.
Is Moral Relativism a New Age or Occult Concept?
Absolutely. When I was part of a New Age spiritual group, a woman I worked for often said, with her thick Korean accent: “Not-a right, not-a wrong.”
Over time, I learned to accept this relativism in some ways, letting go of my mental constructs. But I resisted it. I had so many questions:
“So if someone intentionally hurts you, it’s not wrong?”
“So they never have to take accountability?”
The answer from the occult community was unapologetically yes. I was judged as having a “strong ego” for simply asking questions. Critical thinking, apparently, was discouraged.
Many New Agers justify wrongdoing or suffering through concepts like karma or past lives:
“I/we/they are learning lessons from a past life.”
“I/we/they are repaying karma from a past life.”
In my experience, this often amounts to agreeing to spiritual oppression that has nothing to do with you or your actions.
Some common New Age catchphrases that reflect moral relativism:
“Truth is within you.”
“All paths lead to God/Light/Enlightenment.”
“You did that in a past life.”
“That’s just your ego.”
“Good and evil are just human constructs (duality).”
“If it works, it’s good.”
“Truth is whatever resonates with you.”
“Right and wrong are illusions — what matters is positive energy or higher consciousness.”
“If it feels good and doesn’t hurt anyone, it’s moral.”
Why Moral Relativism is Dangerous
It Removes accountability: No action is objectively wrong if it can be rationalized through feelings, culture, or karmic logic.
It Hurts others: Relativism prioritizes the self or “cosmic balance” over human suffering and justice.
It Denies God’s standard: In the Bible, God’s moral law is absolute; sin is sin regardless of personal beliefs or past-life theories.
It Causes confusion: People cannot distinguish right from wrong.
It Separates people from God: Rejecting His law undermines salvation through Jesus Christ.
As someone who was once very open-minded, energetically sensitive, and adaptable (I even scored a 99% on Accenture’s adaptability test), I dove headfirst into the mindset of moral relativism. For nearly a decade, I embraced its extremes in New Age and occult circles. What I found was not freedom, tolerance, or peace — but the opposite. I experienced extreme spiritual violations and traumas, and when I sought accountability or justice, there was none. In the minds of the occultists, they felt entirely justified in what they did to me. Their rationale was always cloaked in relativism: “It’s your karma,” “There’s no right or wrong,” “You chose this,” or “It’s just your ego resisting.” This left me deeply wounded and without recourse, a chilling example of how dangerous relativism becomes when lived out.
Does Moral Relativism Create More Tolerance?
Many embrace moral relativism for tolerance, empathy, and open-heartedness. I can relate — I experienced a heightened state of love, bliss, and surrender for many years. But in reality, relativism doesn’t hold up:
It denies that you can oppose sin or false teaching while still showing care for others.
It denies that you can listen and empathize while setting boundaries according to God’s law.
It blurs truth, opening people to spiritual, physical, and emotional harm.
Moral Absolutism — God’s Law — Is Not As Scary As It Feels
The opposite of moral relativism is moral absolutism: the conviction that God’s truth is universal, eternal, and binding on everyone.
Since the time of Adam and Eve, people have resisted moral absolutism. This brings us back to the podcast quote: “Free to be you and me… unless you are Christian.”
People oppose moral absolutism because it challenges freedom, convenience, cultural norms, and self-justification. It confronts sin in the heart — and that can be painful. You can see this pain today in people boo-ing the name of Jesus, criticizing those who pray after a tragedy and in those who are calling Christians Nazi’s.
But Christianity is often misunderstood. God’s law — the Ten Commandments — is the standard, and yes, we all fail to meet it. But the good news is Jesus did not come to abolish the Law (Matthew 5:17). He fulfilled it perfectly, living a sinless life and becoming the perfect sacrifice for our sins (Romans 3:23; Romans 5:8–9).
We are not saved by obeying the Law; we are saved by faith in Jesus, and the Law now guides us as a response to God’s love, not as a means to earn salvation (Romans 6:14; Galatians 5:14).
In Summary:
Moral relativism is just another occult trick and trap to lead you away from God's promise of salvation through Jesus Christ:
The Law = God’s moral standard → reveals sin.
Jesus = fulfillment of the Law → paid the penalty for sin.
Faith in Jesus → saves, empowers, and transforms our hearts.
The Problem with “Woke Jesus”
Satire often reveals truth, and one of the clearest examples comes from the Babylon Bee’s parody of “Woke Jesus.” This caricature of Christ bends to every cultural demand: He never judges, never confronts sin, and exists mainly to affirm people’s feelings and choices. It’s funny, but it’s also frighteningly close to how many view Jesus today.
The real danger of “Woke Jesus” is that He looks tolerant and loving, but in reality, He strips the Gospel of its power. If sin isn’t real, then the cross isn’t necessary. If truth is whatever makes us feel good, then we no longer need a Savior — only self-affirmation.
But the true Jesus did not come just to make us feel better about ourselves. He came to call us out of sin, to fulfill the Law we could never keep, and to give us new life through His death and resurrection. That’s not always comfortable, but it is always good.
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Conclusion: The Freedom of Truth in Christ
After years of living under the weight of relativism, I learned that what the world calls “freedom” is actually bondage. When everything becomes relative, nothing is stable. Boundaries collapse, accountability disappears, and real love is replaced with self-justification. My life in New Age spirituality left me wounded, confused, and vulnerable because morality shifted with every person’s opinion, feeling, or supposed “higher consciousness.”
But the Gospel brought me something I never found in relativism: truth that sets me free (John 8:32). In Jesus Christ, love and truth are never separated. He offers grace for our sins, but He also gives us the stability of God’s eternal Word as the unshakable foundation of right and wrong. This is not about rigid rules or legalism — it’s about living in the safety, clarity, and love of God’s absolutes.
True tolerance, empathy, and open-heartedness are found in Christ alone. He shows us how to love others without abandoning truth, how to extend grace without ignoring sin, and how to walk in freedom that is rooted not in shifting cultural trends, but in God’s eternal Kingdom.
So while the world shouts “Free to be you and me,” the cross declares something greater: Free to be forgiven, free to be transformed, free to be fully alive in Christ.
A Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for Your perfect and unchanging truth. Help us to recognize sin, not justify it, and to walk in righteousness according to Your Word. Give us discernment to see through the lies of moral relativism and the courage to stand for Your truth with love and grace.
Lord, teach us to love others as You love them — to be compassionate, patient, and understanding — without compromising Your standards. May our hearts be transformed by Your Spirit, and may our lives reflect the holiness and mercy of Jesus Christ.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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