"At the core of what we are seeing today is an assault on Western civilization. In the West, we have a general moral framework. (Judeo/Christian) But our norms and values are under attack. We have abdicated our responsibility to make moral judgements — and evil has started to seep in."
Not just started, it's full-blown.
Once you erase the line the fuse has been lit for self destruction and I for one don't appreciate any Academic playing with my life.