There's no definitive answer to the OP's questions. The entire world seems to be in a transitional phase right now, but especially here in the states.
By "transitional phase", I mean that for the first time in a long time people are starting to rethink their stances on alot of issues including religious beliefs as well as political beliefs. Something like the acceptance of gay marriage is going to have a huge impact on culture across the board because we have years and years of culture where male/female relationships are promoted in literature, cinema, etc. Mostly gays have been treated in a hateful or stereotypical manner throughout history.
I mean what is the gay equivalent of Romeo and Juliet?
Brokeback Mountain? LOL
Speaking on technology: People are way more influenced by the media and entertainment these days than they are a bible or what a preacher has to say. I mean, what do you think is more popular right now.... The Bible or Facebook?
So yes, I personally feel our "cultures" are always in danger because the majority of people these days are quick to fold under pressure or be persuaded by the media to support an agenda. I do respect the fact that there are people who fight against some changes, stick to their guns or are just flat out stubborn when it comes to abandoning traditions....until laws force them to do otherwise, unfortunately.
Anybody out there who's Catholic will tell you, it's to the point now that if you mention Catholicism, people automatically think about priest molesting choir boys.
It's gonna take a while for the dust to settle.
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