Moral Absolutes vs. Materialist Relativism: Navigating the Crisis of Truth in Modernity 1. Introduction Under the heavy influence of postmodernism and secular materialism, contemporary civilization has drifted into a pervasive culture of moral relativism. The dominant cultural narrative asserts that all truths, values, and ethics are merely subjective constructs shaped by history, culture, or personal preference. The Adam Accord posits that abandoning objective moral truths plunges humanity into ethical anarchy, eroding the very foundations of justice, human rights, and meaningful coexistence. 2. The Fallacy of Materialist Relativism Materialist philosophy attempts to reduce morality to an accidental evolutionary byproduct or a shifting social contract devoid of intrinsic validity. By denying any transcendent source of truth, relativism strips human actions of absolute accountability. If moral principles are merely fluid conventions dictated by...