Cultural anesthesia

I continue to enjoy the reflection papers and robust discussion in my jurisprudence seminar, which focuses on Catholic Perspectives on American Law.  One student, Jason McCart, wrote a paper reflecting on Avery Cardinal Dulles' chapter, Truth as the Ground of Freedom. In looking at the consequences of the "just do it" culture, Mr. McCart remarked on what I see as a growing trend.  He said:  "We’ve gone beyond 'do what feels good' to 'do whatever, and see if you can feel something.'