From this thread it seems that you are trying to point out the flaws in morality thinking and replacing it with "attonment". Right?
A couple of things came to mind. First it's always good to question ones ways of thinking to check against reality. That's okay. Of course that's what "free thinkers" do. So in answer to your question on what makes a person believe they can see through cultural teachings the answer is "free thinking".
I know you will not agree but think about it. Most religions tell you to follow unquestioningly a policy in a holly book or face some horrible punishment. A non religious is under no such obligation. To me this seems like one would have a much better chance at seeing through cultural bias. Is it perfect? No. It is human.
Second "atonement" is trying to make up for something you did wrong. Right?
In the monotheistic case it about being born to Eve. Nothing else. Even if you do everything possible to be the best person you can it wont matter.
This is rediculous of course and I will quote Mr. Hitchens on this one
"we are made sic and commanded to be well."
you understand all that implies so i wont go into a long explanation of it.
I will say this, I see no steady morality coming from a sence of guilt.
A couple of things came to mind. First it's always good to question ones ways of thinking to check against reality. That's okay. Of course that's what "free thinkers" do. So in answer to your question on what makes a person believe they can see through cultural teachings the answer is "free thinking".
I know you will not agree but think about it. Most religions tell you to follow unquestioningly a policy in a holly book or face some horrible punishment. A non religious is under no such obligation. To me this seems like one would have a much better chance at seeing through cultural bias. Is it perfect? No. It is human.
Second "atonement" is trying to make up for something you did wrong. Right?
In the monotheistic case it about being born to Eve. Nothing else. Even if you do everything possible to be the best person you can it wont matter.
This is rediculous of course and I will quote Mr. Hitchens on this one
"we are made sic and commanded to be well."
you understand all that implies so i wont go into a long explanation of it.
I will say this, I see no steady morality coming from a sence of guilt.