The problem with the Internet is that it propagates the myth that all truth (with a capitol "T") is relative. It's another way of saying that you "absolutely believe there are no absolutes". The Internet allows foolishness like the "ClueTrain Manifesto" to establish itself as Truth with no vigorous debate (of which it would not survive).

Why do you think this is going on John? Do you think it's symptomatic of a society that, no longer believing anything believes anything, or is the Internet fueling it?

"I'm guessing that during times of change and uncertainty people need something to grasp onto that appears to explain the situation and promises to makes sense of it. Once someone subscribes to the new commonplaces, it's easier to keep these beliefs than discard them for no good reason until massive change happens again. This mechanism can be seen throughout history in various political forms. Fascism and Communism comes to mind or even the emergence of the Moral Majority and lesser movements. There is always the element of group-think and a harsh rejection of critical analysis. Hence the cult-like phenomenon which I described."