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In today’s increasingly complex social landscape, we’re confronted with a multitude of ideas that challenge traditional norms and common sense. Among them, the notion that gender is a choice and that children should undergo life-altering surgeries before they’re even old enough to make other permanent decisions, such as getting a tattoo. We’re told that climate change is the “No. 1 existential threat to the world,” leading many young people to live in a state of fear so intense that they consider not having children. We’re also told that striving for a colorblind society is racist, and that the key to improving the military or the Secret Service lies in placing more women on the frontlines. Even in New York, the idea that the city is made stronger by giving contract preferences to firms based on the sexual preferences of their owners rather than their qualifications is now mainstream.

These ideas, though seemingly absurd, have become entrenched in mainstream discourse, influencing policies across institutions and governments. The question is, how did such ideas gain so much traction?

Many conservatives point to universities and the media as the breeding grounds for these notions. Indeed, universities have long been the incubators of new ideas, and the media plays a significant role in disseminating them. However, blaming these institutions alone is too simplistic. The reality is that we, as Americans, are not mere victims of academia or the media. We have the power to shape our culture, politics, and society.

So, how did these once-fringe ideas escape the periphery and become widely accepted, even to the point of influencing public policy? How, for instance, did New York come to the brink of passing a Constitutional Amendment that would seemingly grant children the right to change their gender?

The answer can be found in an ancient text: the Torah.

In Genesis 39, we encounter the story of Joseph, who, after being sold into slavery by his brothers, finds himself in Egypt. Despite his circumstances, Joseph consistently speaks the truth about God, regardless of the potential consequences. When Potiphar’s wife tries to seduce him, Joseph resists, explaining that he cannot “perpetuate this great evil… against God!” Even when falsely accused of attempted rape and thrown into prison, Joseph remains steadfast in his faith.

While in prison, Joseph interprets the dreams of the head cupbearer and baker, attributing his ability to God. His accuracy in interpreting these dreams eventually leads to his release and rise to power when he correctly interprets Pharaoh’s disturbing dreams. Pharaoh, impressed by Joseph’s wisdom and his unwavering faith in God, elevates him to a position of authority over all of Egypt.

Joseph’s story is remarkable not just because of his rise to power, but because of his commitment to speaking the truth about God in every situation. He does not shy away from expressing his beliefs, even in the face of potential backlash. His truth-telling ultimately benefits everyone—himself, Pharaoh, and the people of Egypt, who are saved from famine thanks to Joseph’s leadership.

The Torah highlights the importance of speaking truth publicly, even when it’s difficult. In another story from the Book of Numbers, Moses is commanded by God to speak to a rock to produce water for the Israelites. Instead, Moses strikes the rock, and as a result, is prohibited from entering the Promised Land. God’s punishment may seem harsh, but the reason is clear: Moses failed to sanctify God in the eyes of the Israelites by not publicly following God’s command.

These stories teach us that truth-telling is not just a personal virtue but a public necessity. In modern terms, this concept is supported by the social science of “pluralistic ignorance,” where individuals mistakenly believe that their views are not widely shared. Princeton professors Deborah Prentice and Dale Miller demonstrated this phenomenon in a 1993 study, showing that students who thought their peers drank too much didn’t realize that most others shared their concern.

The persistence of pluralistic ignorance shows us that the remedy is simple: if people speak their truths clearly and confidently, the ignorance dissolves, and everyone knows where others stand.

So, how did we reach a point where ideas like gender fluidity and the denial of biological advantages in sports are taken seriously in public discourse? The answer lies in our collective failure to speak the truth. We’ve been too afraid of social ostracization, name-calling, and losing societal benefits to stand up for what we know to be true.

Joseph’s example and God’s command to Moses demonstrate that refusing to speak the truth is not harmless. Ideas form the foundation of society, and when true ideas are dismissed, the resulting vacuum is quickly filled by anything, even absurdities. The Torah’s message is clear: we must speak the truth confidently and publicly to preserve the integrity of our society.