stranger than heaven study finds kindness is the leading cause of society's moral decay, experts warn
A controversial new paper published in the Journal of Moral Psychology claims that unexamined altruism is fueling a dangerous epidemic of collective naiveté. Researchers argue that the widespread cultural emphasis on "being nice" has eroded personal accountability and critical thinking, creating a society where bad behavior is enabled in the name of politeness. The study, dubbed "stranger than heaven" by critics, suggests that what we call compassion is often just a fear of confrontation. As online mobs weaponize empathy to silence dissent, the report warns that this "tyranny of tenderness" is a more insidious threat to civilization than outright hostility. Parents are now being urged to teach "ethical skepticism" over simple kindness, as the concept of unconditional goodwill is branded a moral hazard.