A Curious Image in the News

This past weekend, I came across a newspaper article featuring a picture of Mark Carney, Canada’s current unelected Liberal Prime Minister. In the image, Mr. Carney was holding a copy of his book, Value(s): Building a Better World for All. What struck me as odd was that a man who, though raised in a Catholic tradition, appears to be fundamentally an irreligious globalist would write about values. This raised a question: What kind of values is he promoting, and on what foundation are they based that he feels equipped to “build a better world for all”?

Subjective Values in an Objective World

Upon closer examination, it seems Mr. Carney’s values lack a clear anchor. In his book, he describes his “value and values” as “judgments,” suggesting they are subjective rather than rooted in absolute, universal principles. Furthermore, his idea of values appears to be narrowly focused on financial markets and climate—pragmatic concerns that reflect his background as an economist and globalist rather than a broader moral framework. I would argue that truly meaningful principles must be biblical in nature to hold universal weight. However, Mr. Carney’s approach remains far from biblical, absolute, or universally applicable. If values are merely judgments, as he asserts, they vary from person to person. This implies that his values might resonate with some—like-minded elites, perhaps—but cannot claim relevance or authority for all. The inherent contradiction lies in proposing a “better world for all” based on something so personal, inconsistent, and limited in scope.

The Temptation of Self-Deification

From a biblical perspective, Mr. Carney’s thesis echoes Satan’s temptation in the Garden of Eden: “…you will be like God, knowing good and evil” (Genesis 3:5). This temptation invites humanity to replace God’s universal moral code with our own subjective standards. When we assume the authority to define good and evil for ourselves, we essentially elevate ourselves to the status of gods, claiming supremacy over the Creator. Yet, how can a mortal, finite being—fallible and limited—presume to possess the omniscience required to determine what constitutes “a better world”? True wisdom, I contend, can only come from the Creator of the world itself.

The Folly of Human Judgment

This pattern of human presumption is not rare; it occurs so frequently that it might be more expected than surprising. It reflects a narcissistic, totalitarian mindset that seeks to lead through power rather than through mutually beneficial persuasion. In contrast, God’s values—absolute and unchanging—provide the only true foundation for value, far removed from the shifting sands of subjective human judgments. A created being attempting to assume the role of an infinite deity is an exercise in folly, disconnected from the reality of our limitations.

God’s Design vs. Globalist Ambition

We are designed to live in a mutually interdependent community, following God’s prescribed plan for the benefit of all creation. This stands in stark opposition to the irreligious globalist credo championed by organizations like the World Economic Forum (WEF) and leaders like Mr. Carney, which often prioritizes the authority of a select few over the good of the many. True leadership excellence considers all persons and situations, working toward a common good rooted in God’s prescription rather than man’s fallible judgment. Without this divine foundation, efforts to “build a better world” risk becoming hollow exercises in human ambition.