Values Crisis in the Modern World | Dr. Zuhayr Al-Mazeedi

Values Crisis in the Modern World | Dr. Zuhayr Al-Mazeedi

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26 Nov 2025

In this video, we explore the global debate surrounding “human values” and how major international institutions including the United Nations attempt to define universal principles across different beliefs and cultures. The speaker explains how, nearly thirty years ago, dozens of countries met to identify shared values such as responsibility, equality, and compassion. While these values sound noble, the issue begins when certain definitions are imposed in ways that conflict with cultural, ethical, and religious perspectives. This episode discusses: • How global institutions frame “shared values” • Where definitions clash with cultural and moral principles • Why equality must be linked with justice • The importance of acknowledging natural differences among people A thoughtful and critical look at how values are shaped, defined, and interpreted worldwide.

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