I've been thinking about whether we can truly separate ethical choices from cultural norms. Last week, I visited a rural village where elders made decisions based on traditions that outsiders might call outdated, yet the community seemed cohesive and content. Is it possible to judge morality without imposing our own cultural lens, or do some ethical principles transcend borders? I'm genuinely torn because I've seen both sides, and the more I learn, the less certain I feel about absolute answers.